MC Hammer

MC Hammer (born 1962) is an American rapper, entrepreneur and songwriter.

Also recorded as M.C. Hammer; Stanley Kirk Burrell; Stanley Burrell; Kirk Burrell.

MC Hammer in brief

Born
1962
Known for
rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, record producer, choreographer, spokesperson, actor and dancer
Place of birth
Oakland
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Stanley Kirk Burrell.

Also worked under the name MC Hammer.

Born at Oakland in 1962.

In detail

MC Hammer studied at McClymonds High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are hip-hop, pop rap, dance and gospel.

Residence is recorded at San Francisco Bay Area and Oakland.

Works named in the authority record are U Can't Touch This, Too Legit to Quit and Pumps and a Bump.

Distinctions recorded are Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song and Grammy Award for Best Music Video.

Sources

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    “MC Hammer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q295923: MC Hammer

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