On this date in 1990, Oakland rap superstar MC Hammer released his third studio album, Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ’Em, through Capitol Records. Fueled by the massive success of “U Can’t Touch This,” the ...

On this day, Feb. 12, in hip-hop history... 1990: Today marks the anniversary of MC Hammer's Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em, which is, without a doubt, one of the most commercially successful albums in ...

Please Hammer, don’t hurt ’em — or yourself. In a bizarre twist on the world’s understanding of the ’90s, MC Hammer revealed recently that he’s afraid of hammers and avoids them as much as possible.

MC Hammer, the rap star synonymous with his ubiquitous hit "U Can't Touch This," celebrates his 50th birthday today (March 30). The Oakland, Calif. native may not have a current song booming from ...

MC Hammer remains an unforgettable pioneer of The Bay. He talks to Chuck Creekmur about his legacy and allthe pagentry of working with James Brown, Rick James, The Chi-lites, Prince, the Jackson 5, ...

Here comes the hammer: the Oakland rap legend known for "2 Legit 2 Quit," "U Can't Touch This" and flashy choreography has announced his first tour since 1991. MC Hammer's "Hammer House Party" will ...

Hammer's House Party will feature performances by '80s and '90s rappers MC Hammer, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Doug E Fresh, Kid 'n Play, Rob Base, and Tone Loc. All events are subject to change due to weather or ...

Stop! It's Hammer time in Stamford. Hip-hop powerhouse MC Hammer, known for his megahits "Too Legit Too Quit," "U Can't Touch This" and "Addams Groove," will lay it down at Alive @ Five at Columbus ...

1991: On April 15, 1991, MC Hammer's third album Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em reached diamond status. This was the first rap album in history to become certified diamond. Armed with the singles "Have ...