MC Hammer

MC Hammer

Five Questions With MC Hammer

The '90s rapper talks about his new reality show, 'Hammertime,' and reveals his celebrity crush.

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Born: Oakland, CA, 1962

Influenced by: James Brown, Michael Jackson, Run-D.M.C.

Genre: Hip-Hop

Biography: There had been hit rap singles and albums before him, but MC Hammer was the man who truly brought rap music to a mass pop ...

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Sep 01 2009 15:00PM by Nadeska Alexis

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The Boombox Music Blog: If you haven't been keeping tabs on MC Hammer recently, rest easy knowing that in addition to his current A&E show, 'Hammertime,' the energetic 90s rapper has kept busy by ruthlessly promoting his "brand" and simultaneously teaching others how to ... Read more

 
Jun 26 2009 18:08PM by Jessica Robertson

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Spinner: Michael Jackson's friend and fellow pop culture icon MC Hammer tells Spinner that, now that the King of Pop has passed, it's the duty of his fans and loved ones to carry Jackson's creative torch. "Michael Jackson lit the fuse that ignited the spirit ... Read more

 
Aug 01 2008 8:00AM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: 'U Can't Touch This' --MC Hammer (1990) The next song on our countdown gave us parachute pants and one overused catchphrase. The Oakland-based rapper's biggest hit earned him about as much street cred as James Blunt and didn't exactly pave the way ... Read more

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