Poor years in rap often arise when rappers become obsessed with chasing trends, which leads to a dearth of innovation. Here are the 10 worst years in rap history.
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MC Hammer, he of 'Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em,' has inspired a spirited discussion about science and philosophy after sharing an impassioned take on the two.
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From MC Hammer's KFC commercial to Uncle Murda's Pawn Rite ad, here are 12 of the worst commercials starring rappers.
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MC Hammer 'Disagrees' Bay Area Artists Should Have Done Halftime Show: 'It Was Bad Bunny’s Time'
"He uplifted his community in perilous times," Hammer said, before calling the Puerto Rican superstar "courageous."
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Saweetie Says She Hates ‘Nepo Baby Narrative,' Recalls Making 'Car Rap Videos' Before Being Discovered
The Oakland rapper's celebrity family includes Gabrielle Union, Zaytoven, MC Hammer, and Willie Harper.
tara mahadevan777 days ago
Clip Resurfaces of MC Hammer Explaining Why He Won't Attend Any Hip Hop 50 Events, Questlove Responds
The legendary rapper claimed he's too old to tolerate the "fakeness" that's in hip hop these days.
Mark Elibert979 days ago
New BFFs Tim Kaine and MC Hammer Attend Clinton Fundraiser
Tim Kaine and MC Hammer got buddy-buddy at a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton.
Elizabeth King3591 days ago
9 Things That Almost Killed Hip-Hop in the ’90s
In preparation for the release of VH1's 'The Breaks,' we're looking back at all the obstacles and struggles rappers had to face in hip-hop’s early days.
Paul Cantor3878 days ago
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MC Hammer Owes The IRS $800,000
The rapper owes back taxes from 1996.
Jay Balfour3890 days ago
MC Hammer Rode a Mad Max-Style, Flame-Throwing Float During the Warriors' Parade
MC Hammer rode on a badass float during the Warriors' parade.
Chris Yuscavage4077 days ago
Why Oh Why Was This MC Hammer Sega Game Never Released?
It's 'Hammer vs. Evil D in Soulfire' for Sega CD.
Michael Rougeau5071 days ago
And Here Is MC Hammer Handing Out Grilled Cheese Sandwiches from a Barge
In the Bay, this happens every day.
Ross Scarano5088 days ago
12 Celebrities Who've Invested in Tech Startups
See which stars are hoping to cash in on the next Facebook.
Damien Scott5317 days ago
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Chris Yuscavage5408 days ago
MC Hammer Takes Aim At Google With His Own Search Engine, WireDoo
Hammer still desperately wants you to know that he exists.
Complex5415 days ago
MC Hammer Gets His Own Bobblehead Night
Can't touch that!
Chris Yuscavage5522 days ago
MC Hammer Reviews “Thor”
One carries a hammer, the other named himself after one. Makes perfect sense to us.
Jason Serafino5584 days ago