Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. The MC Hammer really is one you had to experience in real time. It’s hard ...

XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: March 1, 1994: Hammer, who dropped the MC from his name during this time, delivered his fifth studio album, The Funky Headhunter, via Giant Records ...

MC Hammer leads a summer US trek with assistance from Sir Mix-a-Lot, Sisqo, En Vogue, Coolio, and more. Earlier this month brought word of “Lost 80s Live”, a tour dedicated to ’80s one-hit wonders ...

MC Hammer first launched his music career in the mid-1980s. But it wasn’t until his 1989 single “U Can’t Touch This” that he became a household name. The ubiquitous hit has become his signature song: ...

MC Hammer was noticeably absent from the "Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop. A previous speech he made might explain why. MC Hammer was noticeably absent from the “Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip ...

Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known professionally as MC Hammer, earned most of his wealth as a prominent rapper during the late 80s and early 90s. Hammer released his breakthrough LP, Please Hammer, ...

The rapper MC Hammer is not known for his philosophical thoughts but the "U Can't Touch This" hitmaker is impressing Twitter with his esoteric musings today. The '90s rapper—real name Stanley Kirk ...

MC Hammer has been in the entertainment industry for over three decades and has reached heights that others before him hadn’t achieved. The “2 Legit 2 Quit” rapper was one of the most bankable stars ...

OPINION: The Oakland rapper’s most edgy album came with some controversy over his image and a legendary Speedo. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author ...