When he came on the scene, MC Hammer took over the worlds airwaves with his catchy music.
He was one of the most successful artists of his time.
Even then, there are still some details about him that some may not be aware of.
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This biography brings forth those details and answers your questions.
But who is the man behind the name?
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Early life
His father was a warehouse supervisor, casino manager, and professional poker player.
His mother, Betty, was a secretary.
He, his mother, and 8 siblings lived in poverty in East Oakland.
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What does MC Hammer stand for?
MC stands for Master of Ceremonies.
He started using it when performing in clubs when on the road with the Oakland As.
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When did MC Hammer come out?
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His first album came out in 1987.
He began working onFeel My Powerin 1986 andreleased it in 1987.
It sold 60,000 copies and he eventually signed to Capitol Records with a $1.75 million advance.
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In 1989, he releasedLets Get It Started.
It was a revised version ofFeel My Powerwith additional tracks.
It sold 2 million copies.
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It was the first hip hop album to sell over 10 million copies.
To date, it has sold 18 million copies.
It contains his biggest song,U Cant Touch Thisand MC HammerPray.
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In 1991, he releasedToo Legit to Quit,which sold 5 million copies.
Throughout his career, he has sold over50 million records.
Why doSuper FreakandCant Touch Thissound the same?
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U Cant Touch Thissamples Rick James 1981 singlenamedSuper Freak.
What happened to MC Hammer?
Forbes estimated his earnings in 1990 alone to be approximately $33 million.
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This limited the songs reach and was the start of things going sour.
He filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Oakland and later Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
This wasdenied by the courton 23rd April 2002.
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Is MC Hammer rich?
In 2020, MC Hammer net worth isestimated by Celebrity Net Worthto be $2 million.
Apart from his regular music concerts, he is a pastor.
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He also works in tech as a consultant, investing in apps, and helping develop them.
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