| Name |
Stanley Kirk |
| Height |
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| Naionality |
American |
| Date of Birth |
30-March-1962 |
| Place of Birth |
Oakland, California, United States |
| Famous for |
Acting |
Stanley Kirk Burrell better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, entrepreneur, spokesman and actor. He had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. Remembered for a rapid rise to fame, Hammer is known for his hit records (such as "U Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit"), flamboyant dance movements, choreography and trademark Hammer pants. Hammer's superstar-status and entertaining showmanship made him a household name and hip hop icon. He has sold more than 50 million records worldwide.
Burrell also became a preacher during the late 1990s, is a record label CEO, was a television show host and dance judge, and was co-creator of a dance website called DanceJam.com, while still performing concerts at music venues and assisting with other social media, ministry and outreach functions. In addition, he was executive producer of his own reality show called Hammertime which aired on the A&E Network during the summer of 2009.Prior to becoming ordained, Hammer signed with Suge Knight's Death Row Records by 1995.
