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American rapper and dancer (born 1962)

This article is about the American rapper and former baseball executive.

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For the Rick Ross song, see Teflon Don (album).

"Stanley Burrell" redirects here. For the basketball player, see Stanley Burrell (basketball).

Musical artist

Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper known for hit songs such as "U Can't Touch This", "2 Legit 2 Quit" and "Pumps and a Bump", flashy dance movements, extravagant choreography and his eponymous Hammer pants.^[2] Remembered for a rapid rise to fame, Hammer has also been an entrepreneur^[3][4] and celebrity spokesperson.^[5][6] A multi-award winner, Hammer is considered a "forefather" and pioneering innovator^[7] of pop rap (incorporating elements of freestyle music).

Born and raised in Oakland, California, Hammer began his music career while serving