MC Hammer
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MC Hammer
Summary
MC Hammer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oakland[2]. He was born on March 30, 1962[3]. He worked as a rapper[4], entrepreneur[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], and choreographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,636 views/month, #2,825 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- MC Hammer was born in Oakland[2].
- MC Hammer was born on March 30, 1962[3].
- MC Hammer held citizenship in United States[10].
- English was MC Hammer's native language[11].
- MC Hammer worked as a rapper[4].
- MC Hammer's professions included entrepreneur[5].
- MC Hammer worked as a songwriter[6].
- MC Hammer's professions included record producer[7].
- MC Hammer worked as a choreographer[8].
- MC Hammer worked as a spokesperson[12].
- MC Hammer's education included a stint at McClymonds High School[13].
- A notable work attributed to MC Hammer is U Can't Touch This[14].
- A notable work attributed to MC Hammer is Too Legit to Quit[15].
- A notable work attributed to MC Hammer is Pumps and a Bump[16].
- MC Hammer received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[17].
- MC Hammer received the Grammy Award for Best Music Video[18].
- MC Hammer is recorded as male[19].
- MC Hammer's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- MC Hammer was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
- MC Hammer's genre is hip-hop[22].
- MC Hammer's genre is pop rap[23].
- MC Hammer's genre is dance music[24].
- MC Hammer's genre is gospel music[25].
- MC Hammer's genre is pop music[26].
- MC Hammer's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Oakland[2], MC Hammer… he was born on March 30, 1962[3]. English was his native language[11].
Education
MC Hammer was educated at McClymonds High School[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rapper[4], entrepreneur[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], choreographer[8], and spokesperson[12].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include U Can't Touch This[14], a musical work/composition[28]; Too Legit to Quit[15], an album[29]; and Pumps and a Bump[16], a single[30].
Recognition
Awards received include Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[17], a class of award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1981[33] and Grammy Award for Best Music Video[18], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1984[36].
Personal Life
MC Hammer was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
Why It Matters
MC Hammer ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,636 views/month, #2,825 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Backstreet Boys[39], a musical group[40], founded in 1993[41].
FAQs
Where was MC Hammer born?
MC Hammer was born in Oakland[2].
What did MC Hammer do for work?
MC Hammer worked as rapper[4], entrepreneur[5], songwriter[6], record producer[7], and choreographer[8].
Where did MC Hammer go to school?
MC Hammer was educated at McClymonds High School[13].
What awards did MC Hammer receive?
Honors received include Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song[17] and Grammy Award for Best Music Video[18].
Who did MC Hammer influence?
MC Hammer has been cited as an influence by Backstreet Boys[39].