MC Hammer is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on March 30, 1962 in Oakland, California, United States. He is the rap icon and was responsible for bringing mainstream rap music to the mainstream through his 1990 hits “U Can’t Touch This” (now “2 Legit 2 Quit”) and “U Can’t Touch This”. His flashy choreography, Hammer pants and flashy choreography are his trademark.
He was close friends with fellow rap icon Tupac Sharkur. Both rappers were signed by Death Row Records, and MC Hammer was there in Las Vegas on the tragic night of Tupac’s death.
Stanley Kirk Burrell was born on March 30, 1962 in Oakland, California. His father was a professional poker player and gambling casino manager (at Oaks Card Club’s cardroom), as well as warehouse supervisor. He grew up poor with his mother (a secretary) and eight siblings in a small apartment in East Oakland. He recalled that six children were crammed into a three-bedroom housing project apartment. The Burrells would also frequent thoroughbred horse races, eventually becoming owners and winners of several graded stakes.
Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, dancer, record producer and entrepreneur who had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the early 1990s. Remembered for his rapid rise to fame, Hammer is known for hit records (such as “U Can’t Touch This” and “2 Legit 2 Quit”), flashy dance movements, choreography and eponymous Hammer pants.
He married Stephanie Fuller December 21, 1985, and they had 5 kids together.
