What Happened To MC Hammer? | Did He Really Put A Hit On An Artist That Dissed Him?

[@islandbrowning2299]

It's so interesting because a lot of the things Hammer got slammed for artist today heavily rely on, especially sampling and repetitive flows.

[@MsKim510]

Also product endorsements and merchandise.

[@dr.marquitas.blades3874]

You’re so right! It’s the irony for me!

[@rvegas81]

I agree. They tried roasting him and vanilla ice when Biggie was at the peak of his career. But they both stood the rest of time.

[@vfry7896]

Very true

[@elijaharvinger1178]

People slammed hammer for being a pop rapper. For not having lyrical skills and emphasising performance over content.

[@cleftheart1969]

I'm proud of him he didn't get into drugs or a destructive lifestyle. Fame and money isn't everything. Keep up the good work.

[@lexkanyima2195]

Fame break people

[@achild4363]

Me too he stay clean

[@johnbradbury8610]

Yeah, he's basically a televangelist.

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Hammer deserve his flowers because he really helped open doors for rappers to become mainstream/venture into other endeavors/get that 💰. It's funny how all those rappers back in the day clowned him, called him a s*ellout, he was lame blah blah yet those rappers are doing the same exact thing nowdays. To be honest they were jealous and envious.

[@VonTheStampede]

Facts especially nowadays how rappers market themselves.

[@amandadunn7678]

Exactly, I said 32 yrs. ago that they were just jealous.

[@truthhurts3305]

Ice T's line from Original Gangster: "A special shout-out to my man M.C. Hammer: a lot of people diss you man, but they just jealous, F**k 'em"

[@MrOgmack321]

👍

[@danavixen6274]

💯💯💯 How was Hammer a sellout when he looked out for his own constantly? You could smell the stench of envy from his haters! Sad! 😢

[@beaniegee5129]

U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer is still a banger to this day!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes Yes Yes

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

And all of his other jams before U can't touch this

[@MsKim510]

As a Bay Area native, I was a die hard Hammer fan. He brought excitement, showmanship and mainstream diversity to hip hop at a time when it was extremely taboo. I appreciate him for going against the grain in spite of the backlash. Thanks for the great video. He was a hip hop superhero to me!

[@aandjmom1]

Born and raised in Oakland I too have been and will always been a fan. I had one math class with him, and always knew he would be something one day. Even back then, he was always front and center during school activities. Forget what they say, He got into trouble helping folks that wanted to live off him and his being never able to say "NO!"

[@lahopkins9746]

To many, Hammer will always be the man. He absolutely deserves to be a positive part of the hip-hop conversation.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@aandjmom1 but he was scammed

[@aandjmom1]

@@lexkanyima2195 Hey Lex, Yeah true we can totally add that. Folks he trusted that had "his best interest" at heart.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@aandjmom1 which it is a big mistake by Hammer If he was with the right people, he could have been a outstanding career

[@JadedJassy21]

Folks were mad because he was a rapper that didn't rely on rapping about sex and drugs

[@Hakeem990]

Neither does RAKIM

[@bluebird7557]

Will Smith also

[@GL_FAB]

@@bluebird7557 Facts 💯🎤🔥

[@elijaharvinger1178]

That's a false narrative. The truth is closer to the fact that he wasn't a very good lyricist and he emphasized performance over content. Its kitschy to just claim people hated on him because he was clean. But Kid n Play were popular as hell and they were also clean and so was Heavy D , Chubb Rock, Arrested Development, DelaSoul, all popular around the same time as hammer. The difference is they could actually rap.

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

I saw hammer in concert as a kid and to this day it is still one of the most entertaining and mesmerizing shows I've ever attended.. The only thing that happened to Hammer is he wanted to take the hood with him... And that's what broke him.. He used to have what looked like 100 people on stage with him and those people had to eat... And he was feeding them.. But they say Hammer ain't no sucka... Them death row stories and bay area stories flow rampant.. U might wanna google Redman and his encounter with Hammer... Far from a punk... He had his time in hip-hop.. He wasn't a lyricist but he was the part of hip-hop that was fun and made u move...

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I see him in concert back in 92

[@thebrownbaldy]

MC Hammer is proof you don't have to be "gangsta", use profanity, or degrade women in your music to put out units. Kudos to this man for staying true to himself all these years. Question though: how was he able to sleep in his own house after his wife saw that Pumps In A Bump video? 😅😅😅😅

[@undergrounddojokeyboardcag701]

Hammer was not doing anything different or special at the time. You have to remember that "gangster rap" at the time of his first few albums was actually the minority of artists/albums. While gangster rap did become more and more popular as the years went by, Hammer did keep his original style , it did also get to the point where he decided to start doing gangster rap himself. By that time the industry had shifted and no one bought into his fake image.

[@bluebird7557]

Will Smith also

[@gregorycampbell2164]

Mc hammer is the first rapper to go diamond. Don't forget that

[@gregorycampbell2164]

Mc hammer is the first rapper to go diamond don't forget that

[@purpleprince2598]

LMBO

[@MrBopeel]

Spring break 1994 in Daytona Beach was the first time I heard "Pumps and a Bump". Now every time I hear it, it brings back some great memories 😉😁

[@GangstaBoo7]

Now THIS was a good one 👏🏾👏🏾 I didn’t realize how long he’s been in the industry and how level headed he’s been

[@danavixen6274]

A hit out on another rapper?! Please Hammer 🔨 don't hurt 'em! 🤕

[@bgtheiceberg]

🤣🤣🤣

[@taureanmay7480]

Yes.

[@danavixen6274]

@@bgtheiceberg But, all jokes aside. Critics and Hammer fans alike cannot deny that in his prime-late 80s to early 90s- MC Hammer was one of the most ENERGETIC hip hop performers of all time! 2 Legit 2 Quit is a CLASSIC! 💃🏾

[@amandlashabaka-haynes5537]

Saw him in concert at about 13! Definitely mesmerizing and full stage show 🔥 Hammer, TLC and Boyz to Men! Dreams came true!

[@beaniegee5129]

Hammer's Too Legit to Quit album was released on the same day as Ice Cube's sophomore album Death Certificate on October 29th, 1991

[@raddcrumpton1430]

Wow! 🤫

[@moyo6606]

That thang was thanging in the Pumps and a Bump video LOL

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

It was! 😂

[@prettyuniquell2011]

😆😆

[@Shayoyeye5223]

I remember Hammer, brings back fond childhood memories 😊

[@corinthaperry174]

This man deserves his flowers.......MC Hammer is a Icon and legend and he can dance his $ss off...

[@larhondaburchett3271]

I’ve always said that MC Hammer doesn’t get the respect he deserves!!

[@sheilawyatt898]

Mc Hammer was the first show I went to as a kid. I believe I was in middle school. It was definitely something to remember.

[@MsKim510]

He was my first show too at 11 y/o.

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

I said the same thing... I was also in middle school... Something I will never forget

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I went to his Too legit concert back in 92 when I was 12 years old all I have to say he put on a good show!

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

I remember my college days and waiting for a MC Hammer video to come on tv. I would drop everything to get up and mimic what I saw(good ol' days). You had to know how & when to breathe dancing like that 😉. I didn't know he had so many albums because you only watched the popular videos or heard the popular songs on the radio. Singles were popular back in the 80s so I know that hurt album sales for everybody. I purchased a lot of those. I hated buying an entire album and only one song would be hot and the rest just trash 🙄. As far as putting a hit out on 3rd Bass, I don't believe that but talking about someone's Mother? That's off limits besides that's a Black thang, 3rd Bass wouldn't've understood even though they we're straight jocking us. Yeah I said it! They were frontin' to be accepted by us. Probably had Black friends 😂 too. Let me stop before someone comes for me on these KZbin streets. Take care.

[@4evermistyblu]

Hammer’s Too Legit concert was my first concert I attended as a little kid. Great memories!!! Great video!!!

[@peterbalighwa9534]

He’s life seems so rushed thru entirely. Good he never got caught up in messy situations which have taken many down.

[@lexkanyima2195]

It's a rushed situation

[@leighannkst93]

I was 17 back in 1991 and Hammer, Vanilla Ice and EnVogue all performed together in Lubbock Texas and it was the best concert ever!! I'm now 48 and been to other concerts during my life but the concert at 17 was the best EVER!!!!

[@powerbad696]

Actually Hammer was in the Navy Reserves,not active duty Navy.He said so in an old interview years ago.

[@jazzymoni7750]

I came up in the Bay Area. Hammer was everything. I randomly met a couple of his dancers after his so-called demise and they said he was always a cool dude, always trying to look out for everybody. I think the best thing that could have happened to him was to be removed from the industry when he was because IMO it all went downhill when gangsta rap took over. Man's rejection is God's protection. He ended up in the Stockton area suburbs, I believe, living a quiet life with his family. I'm glad he found peace.

[@beaniegee5129]

Love these stories so much!!

[@rachaelisabella]

🖤mchammer is a legend, alwayz loved him

[@tropicallymixed.]

I forgot how much I use to love Hammer. I use to get his behind the scene vhs tapes lol.

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

It annoys me when I hear interviewers say to these rappers you we’re the first to venture outside of Rap. This happen recently but I will not mention names. Mc Hammer was actually the first. When he did a lot of Rappers back than frowned on what he was doing. Mc Hammer is definitely one of the best selling Rap Artist of all time. I would look forward to every every song and performance. He would always give a show you would never forget. Salute to Mc Hammer 👑

[@jeffy1979]

Hammer lives in my city of Tracy, California. I have seen him a few times and even met and shook his hand when he was christmas shopping at Best Buy when i worked there.

[@camecex]

Thank You LGTTR for this indepth video. The last couple of videos you dropped were the soundtrack of my childhood. Thoroughly enjoyed them.

[@nikkibankhead6759]

Listen!! He was on top in the 90’s!!! Edit: The pumps in a bump video was scandalous 😅😂😂 they weren’t ready for hammer in that speedo 😅

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

He was looking good too/nice 🍆 I don't blame his wife being with him 35 years I wouldn't leave him either lol.

[@lichi1244eva]

Maaaannnnn that video was a classic, I think we used to request it on The Box back in college 👀🙈 🍆 😈

[@nikkibankhead6759]

@@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302 ctfu 😂😂😂😂 you don’t let a good thing go 🤭

[@nikkibankhead6759]

@@lichi1244eva mannish 🤭😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

@Nikki Bankhead lol at all. I remember when that video first aired my momma going to cover my eyes but she didn't change the channel.

[@Brandon-eq7hk]

Hammer also started the whole baggy pants trend with his 'cant touch this' video. Before that nobody wore baggy clothing.

[@lexdee523]

Hammer was one of those rappers that stood out. The songs and creativities he put out were unmatched and the fans loved him. I'm not ashame to say I was one of his biggest fans and no, his life wasn't perfect or all peaches and cream, he fell like anyone else. But he knew what to do to pick himself up and keep it moving, without drugs, booze, women and baby mamas. He still would make for a good role model.

[@HufflinPuffs]

I loved him growing up. His music still gets me pumped to dance. I even loved watching the cartoon growing up even though it’s god awful. But I can’t hate on the man on how he made his paper. He did it right but spent it wrong.

[@lexkanyima2195]

And very timing to spend

[@bonita-u9ve]

Two things when your famous for dancing everyone knows you got money now and how silly you are I bet before internet the salesmen came to you with the catalogue of products.

[@thegoldenseatlife]

Love Hammer! He was in my city in 2019 for his Hammer's House Party Tour. The opening acts were Kid n Play, Coolio, Biz Marke (rip) & DJ Kool. When I tell you I was so HYPE! I had never seen Hammer before and I was living my 80s kid dream lol. During "U can't Touch This" his team brought me and about 15 other people on stage with Hammer to jam. I almost lost my mind with excitement lol.😄 Afterwards I was able to meet him backstage. Hammer is one of the nicest, most humble celebrities I have ever met. We took pictures, chatted a bit, I gifted him a piece of art work I created and he was so appreciative. It was definitely a moment I will remember. I always enjoy these videos. Hmm, oh, can you do one on Kelis please? I always wondered what happened to her? I really like her. Thank you!😁

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

Kelis is a major player in the chef /culinary world.. Right now tho her husband has cancer and it's been said the doctors are saying they can't do much for him so right now she's taking care of him.. Prayers for her and her family 🙏🏾🖤

[@thegoldenseatlife]

@@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552 oh nooooo I didn't know that. Definitely prayers🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

@@thegoldenseatlife yeah it's really sad.. Definitely in my prayers too

[@thegoldenseatlife]

@@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552 😔😔😔🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@eddiepriceless5879]

The one thing that can keep a man sane and grounded is only found in christ...The devil will at some point make people work so hard, bring them to lime light and make them think with success comes Happiness. From there, he will position them in a place called flossing,flaunting and splurging...from there to the mountain top, then he tells them to jump,which is his last as you can get it figured out from there....The best things in life are free still.

[@pappagetti]

Hammer is one the realest rappers to ever do it. He was attacked by his own peers who were envious of his fame and talent. 99% percent of all rappers don't have a track record as spotless as him.

[@seanjon1435]

MC hammer is legend 💯 his cartoon and his action figures will for ever be classic, much respect

[@Lou98910]

MC Hammer will always be my childhood hero. I remember getting up on Saturday mornings looking forward to watching Hammerman and I was so heartbroken when they stopped it. And I used to record his music videos on our VHS player over old videos tapes so I could copy his choreography and pretend I was MC Hammer 🤣🤣🤣. I was soooo happy when I found out I share my birthday with him.

[@beaniegee5129]

MC Hammer's Addams Groove was also on the soundtrack to the 1991 movie The Addams Family!!

[@bonniemanana8858]

Every time I see Hammer I'm reminded of Red Man saying he used to pull up on people who made fun of his pants and dances 🤣🤣🤣😂😂 Reggie is a dope story teller.

[@carstellasfunlifecarst2167]

I love Hammer just as much as i do Oakland good or bad up or down God bless them both always

[@beaniegee5129]

When Hammer released The Funky Headhunter on Giant Records that album was underrated and this was back when Giant Records had a lot of acts on there like Tara Kemp, Miki Howard, Color Me Badd, Jade, Lord Finesse, Big Mountain, Jeremy Jordan, Letters to Cleo, Pudgee, Ahmad, etc.!!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I remember all of them!! They dropped the ball with Miki and Tara was a highly underappreciated vocalist.

[@Biprov]

Those 2000s album covers were tragic

[@dashiajames1882]

Yall be introducing me to groups I have clue about & talk about interesting things about Artists i do know a lyttle about. Keep em coming. Great video !! Thanks

[@michellewest1213]

Hammer still getting his 🌸⚘🌷🌻 still a great husband and father 💯💯💯💯

[@AgaveBrown1128]

I remember when he was at Anime Weekend Atlanta in 2005. He was the front runner for the DDR section. Very nice guy

[@amandadunn7678]

Considering how rappers are thriving being independent today, he could've been a pioneer & remained independent. Maybe his career would've last longer had he not have to cater to what Capitol Records wanted . Then, when it didn't work any longer they, ditch him. Then, he tried to go "gangsta", which was ridiculous. lol He was also way too overexposed. He was literally EVERYWHERE! You couldn't escape him. lol That's what I think also killed his career. Today's market is so saturated that if you're everywhere, no one will notice unless you're deliberately everywhere trolling.

[@silentnight9630]

Whitney's dad wanted anyone but Bobby Brown as a son-in-law.

[@beaniegee5129]

MC Hammer was also on the first season of the reality TV show The Surreal Life with Vince Neil, Emmanuel Lewis, Brande Roderick, just to name a few

[@hassanburton669]

HAMMER SHOULD OF BEEN THE MAYOR OF OAKLAND. HE TOOK CARE OF THEM GENEROUSLY..

[@beaniegee5129]

Yesterday was the 28th anniversary of MC Hammer's The Funky Headhunter album

[@jspurs22]

To many fake friends came for the ride THE END

[@larhondaburchett3271]

💯💯🎯🎯

[@serterriamonet4580]

Facts that’s why you have to be critical about who you let in your life especially when you’re up

[@jspurs22]

@@serterriamonet4580 Facts on facts

[@a.h.2667]

Yeah it's the same fate that many athletes and lottery winners have as well.

[@awesomestar7597]

That man is beautiful

[@timmy841212]

Not you bringing out the Bobby Brown gif when you mentioned John Houston (RIP) trying to get him to marry Whitney. 😂😂😂

[@thegoldenseatlife]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@beaniegee5129]

A story on 3rd Bass would be very interesting

[@fitfogey]

Hammer had MC Serch looking over his shoulder at all times after the diss and Hammer sent people for him. Serch way underestimated Hammer’s street cred which was substantial.

[@bajaborracho9139]

I was a boxer at Kings gym on east 14th in the 80s. Hammer and his posse would roll through sometimes. Always a really cool cat. Great with the kids. One of my sparring partners was also a dancer for hammer.

[@Aries_Superstar_Army]

I went to school with MC Hammer’s kids Stanley Jr., Sarah and Jeremiah and his nephew Jamaris from 2003 to 2007.

[@toviaclayton]

I had MC Hammer Doll

[@MrBlaq]

80s/90s Bay Area native checking in. Yes, Hammer got the party started at many a house party back then.

[@modlsuper]

My favorite MC Hammer ❤️ His music and songs are more fun 😁

[@MRJLS15]

Ouuu yess always wanted to know more on him love these stories on people I've enjoyed on in life

[@leomartin1603]

I didnt know he made other albums after pumps and the bumps.

[@angela_marie_]

Sir Calvin, your skills are golden!!❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥

[@Listening4n0w]

Wow! Thirty six years of marriage. That's amazing.

[@dashiajames1882]

This information is sooo interesting. I'm learning new facts about him i never knew. I honestly, didn't know he was married, that he had a beef with Red man & that he had a song with Jay-Z..!! I knew about the tax stuff. I'm just really really curious as to why he didn't pay his taxes ?? He had the money. Technically, I'm curious as to why alot of these artists don't pay they taxes. I knew that beat in " Can't touch This " sounded so familiar...!!

[@Mr.CEO888]

You should do one on Tammi Terrell if you haven’t already.

[@Missrere1984]

Her Unsung episode was so good!

[@Mr.CEO888]

@@Missrere1984 yeah i seen it to. Sad how she died so young.

[@fromlissawithlove]

I love Tammi! Her and Marvin Gaye's "Complete Duets" are pure musical magic ✨ 🎶 I'm scouring Dorothy Vaughan's internet to find a capella versions of their duets and her solo projects, especially "Can't Stop Now" and "If You See Bill"

[@TheGamersGuide819]

MC HAMMER IS HIP POP

[@Lexx1192]

I almost came here to say u a lie…till I saw the pop 💀💀💀💯💯💯

[@amandadunn7678]

What was the name of that music artist Kevin Christian's song that Hammer supposedly stole "Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh..."???

[@dashiajames1882]

Could yall do one on Red man, Tank, Method man, Rick James, De la Soul or Dianna Ross.

[@youngblackandstrappedcarte2508]

Who remember that movie he made? I loved that movie as a kid

[@justgowest]

In real life Hammer is a real good dude.

[@LaToyaChenelle]

I’m a Hammer fan okrrrr he does not get enough credit!

[@sweetgapeach77]

Love Hammer! This man had dolls, a reality show, a movie before it was popular. Soulja Boy watch out lol. Thanks for the video.

[@truthhurtz8517]

MC Hammer is the first big time major successful rapper with a diamond certification album... MC Hammer is the most successful Bay Area rapper....💯💯💯🎵🎵🎵

[@tinyking11]

I enjoyed this. He doesn’t seem toxic and a good guy overall. ❤️🔥

[@bendjinzau2495]

I was a Mc Hammer fan since “U can’t touch this” and I’m still to this day. Hammer is an Hip Hop icon no matter what the haters says. Hip Hop would never been successful worldwide without Mc Hammer. He was a phenomenon ! He made mistakes as anybody else, but notion that because he wasn’t making gangsta Hip Hop so he wasn’t legit is ridiculous. Rock n Roll has so much variety no rocker is saying other Rock genres are fake. And what about the dancing? Hammer is one of the best dancer ever. He is up there with MJ and James Brown. Not a word about his dancing prouesse is disappointing.

[@ilonaallison4579]

Talk about tone LOC and sir mix a lot,Coolio

[@patrick7228]

1st: Thank you for your service Hammer. 2nd: Hammer and 2pac were friends?!! That's like a rap Jeopardy question. 3rd: 3rd bass gets the gas face for talking about someone's mom Finally: There is no "arguably" about Whitney's performance. The best period..t

[@Mo-Reese8043]

The funky Headhunter!

[@leomartin1603]

Pumps and the Bumps jammed.

[@sinsearjones6081]

Every time I hear MC Hammers name I think about that got damn Nelly with the blow thirty mill like I'm hammer line 😂😂

[@taureanmay7480]

Cool 😎 🆒️.

[@timmy841212]

💀💀💀

[@gregorycampbell2164]

Hammer was the first rapper to go diamond don't forget that

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Thanks for this, he was a interesting 🤔 character wasn't he ?

[@dejalations]

I don’t think Hiphop would have gone as mainstream had it not been for Hammer. My Dad toured with him as a backup dancer in the 90s y’all should see their 5ft y’all box cuts it was a vibe! Lol

[@dejalations]

I’m a dancer too, he taught me his tour routines 😂 can’t wait to embarrass my own kids with these home videos of me as a kid 😂

[@stingrey1571]

i'll never forget he appeared on arsenio hall. the entire stage and half the audience were composed of his backup dancers. yes, it was an amazing visual. but you know that was a massive payroll.

[@yasmincastillo7591]

“Lemme see!”😳🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Begrateful7]

Man I love this yt channel music lovers can get a music experience here!

[@joycejohnson6726]

I love MC Hammer!!! Great show!!!

[@LunchboxLex]

Imagine if he has done Pumps And A Bump featuring The Holy Ghost Boys 😂😂😂😂

[@chrisy-e]

Didn't know he was a rapper

[@therealchuck1374]

M.C. Hammer...I don't give damb what anyone says..Hammer was a whole vibe..straight trendsetter..and authentic as the come..looking futuristic and like one of the Floaters. 🤔🙄..go ask your auntie nem' bout them Floaters.🎼🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🎵🎶

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I remember his did a commercial for British knight and Taco bell and pepsi. Also had his own Doll also I use to watch his cartoon

[@angeluvsvid]

I enjoyed this especially the Whitney Houston part 😊🌹🙏

[@redbonepervoe5384]

IM HERE FOR THE SPEEDO..

[@larhondaburchett3271]

😂😂😂😂

[@freddyp319]

Within 2 minutes of this, I was in shock of his success. Imo, he should be very proud of himself. Then I heard his greatest achievement, married for 36 years. This man is blessed

[@billybatson3810]

Does anybody know where I can find the song by Kevin Christian? I want to see if it really sounds like Here Comes the Hammer.

[@thecurator2626]

All I have to say is MC Hammer made Addams Family all the way lit!

[@Thomas.Wright]

He should team up with Wind Rose and do a rap version of "Fellows of the Hammer."

[@LaCheleWallace]

Interesting... MC Hammer. I know a handful of songs, but I was never head over heels for him. My favorite ended up being _Pumps and a Bump._ After that record, I have no idea. I have no desire to go back and listen to his catalog. Wish I could say more, but eh. I don't have a strong enough connection to him. Great video, Sis. You're doing a fantastic job.

[@blackcosmos]

Hammer was the man back in the days 90s. He had a girl group called 357 n them ladies was bad!