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Latest News: Hammer Time: Flash Mob Busts a Move in Los Angeles Jeans Store Best Known As: Music Performer Gist: Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), best known by his stage names MC Hammer, Hammer and Hammertime, is a multi-platinum selling rapper, entertainer and dancer most popular during the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. Remembered for a rapid rise to fame before losing a majority of his fortune, he is also known for his successful hit records, flamboyant dance techniques and trademark Hammer pants. Hammer became a preacher during the late 1990s, was a television show host and dance judge, is a record label CEO, and as of 2008 works as a co-creator of a dance website called DanceJam, while still performing occasionally at concerts and other social media, ministry and outreach functions. In addition, he is Executive Producer of his own reality show called Hammertime which airs Sundays at 10 PM EST on the A&E Network. As a legendary icon in pop culture, Hammer was considered a forefather and innovator of pop rap, but due to his mainstream appeal since the late 1980s, Hammer would later be considered a sell-out rapper by many due in part to over-exposure and as a result of him changing to a grittier image as the landscape of rap changed. Nonetheless, BET ranked Hammer as the #7 "Best Dancer Of All Time". While his talent may be denied, disputed and debated, "Vibe (magazine) Presents The Best Rapper Ever Tournament" declared Hammer the 17th most favorite of all-time during the first round. While giving numerous interviews on radio stations and television channels through the years, Hammer is still victim to questioning about his 1996 bankruptcy, something he continues to try to move past even though much of the media cannot. Originally from Oakland, Hammer currently resides in Tracy, California with his wife (Stephanie) of 23 years, his nephew (Jamaris) and their five children: three boys (Booby, Jeremiah, Sammy) and two girls (Sarah, A'keiba - currently in college). Throughout his career, MC Hammer has managed his own recording business, Oaktown Records.  read more about MC Hammer
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