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MC Hammer is an American rapper known for his hit songs, flashy dance moves and iconic Hammer pants.
MC Hammer is an American rapper, dancer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is best known for his innovative pop-rap fusion music of the late 80s and early 90s, producing such classic hits as "U Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit". His music and style revolutionized hip-hop culture, and to this day he remains a major influence in rap and pop music.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>MC Hammer is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 30, 1962, Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known by his stage name MC Hammer, was born in Oakland, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases Debut Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>MC Hammer released his debut album, "Feel My Power", which was produced independently.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"U Can't Touch This"</div><div class='timeline-text'>MC Hammer released his most successful single, "U Can't Touch This", which became a global hit.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Grammy Awards</div><div class='timeline-text'>MC Hammer won two Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best Rap Solo Performance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Files for Bankruptcy</div><div class='timeline-text'>MC Hammer filed for bankruptcy, citing over $13 million in debt.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes TV Presenter</div><div class='timeline-text'>MC Hammer became a presenter for a reality TV show, "Hammertime", on A&E Network.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into Hip Hop Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>MC Hammer was inducted into the Hip Hop Hall of Fame for his contributions to the genre.</div></div></div>
MC Hammer, born as Stanley Kirk Burrell, is an American rapper, singer, producer, comedian, TV host and dancer. He was born on March 30, 1962, and is now 61 years old. He is best known for his hits "U Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit," as well as his flamboyant, vibrant stage shows that feature an iconic "Hammer dance."
