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 ...
On January 13, 1990, MC Hammer released the lead single from his second studio album that catapulted him—as well as hip-hop at the time—into the mainstream stratosphere. “U Can’t Touch This” became ...
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 ...
Today In Hip Hop History: MC Hammer Dropped His Third LP ‘Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em’ 35 Years Ago
On this date in 1990, Oakland rap superstar MC Hammer released his third studio album, Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ’Em, through Capitol Records. Fueled by the massive success of “U Can’t Touch This,” the ...
History has finally vindicated MC Hammer. The rapper holds the honor of being one of the top selling artists in history (Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em was Hip-Hop’s first diamond-selling album). He’s ...
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 ...
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