Celebrated Name: | Mc Hammer |
Real Name/Full Name: | Stanley Kirk Burrell |
Gender: | Male |
Age: | 61 years old |
Birth Date: | March 30, 1963 |
Birth Place: | Oakland, California, USA. |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 1.82m |
Weight: | 78kg |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Married |
Wife/Spouse (Name): | Stephanie Fuller |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Bobby, Sammy, Jeremiah, A’keiba, Sarah) |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
Is Mc Hammer Gay?: | No |
Profession: | Rapper, Record Producer, Entrepreneur, Preacher |
Salary: | N/A |
Net Worth in 2024: | $3 million |
Last Updated: | December 2024 |
M.C. Hammer is a well-known American rapper, dancer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He had his greatest commercial success in the early 1980s and late 1990s, some of his greatest hits include; Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em, U Can’t Touch This, 2 Legit 2 Quit Etc. He is also well known for his flashy dance and introduction of ‘Hammer Pants’
Maybe you know about Mc Hammer very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Mc Hammer’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life & Biography
On March 30, 1963, Stanley Kirk Burrell was born in Oakland, California, USA. His father, Lewis Burrell was a professional poker player, gambling casino manager as well as warehouse supervisor while his mother was a secretary. He grew up with his six siblings in a small apartment in East Oakland.
Personal Life
Mc hammer is married to Stephanie fuller whom he met at a church revival meeting. They got married on December 21, 1985, and they have five children; three sons and two daughters. However, it was reported in July 2012 that Mc Hammer was encouraged to marry Whitney Houston by her father at the Super Bowl in 1991.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on March 30, 1963, Mc Hammer is 61 years old as of today’s date 13th December 2024. His height is 1.82m tall, and his weight is 78 kg.
Career
Mc hammer started his career at the age of 11 when he performed dance routines outside Oakland Coliseum during A’s home games. He later caught the attention of the team’s owner Chuck Finley and was invited to watch a game from his luxury box. Finley got fond of the hammer and hired him as the team’s batboy; even as he dreamed of playing professional baseball, the hammer never turned his back on music. While playing for the A’s, he adopted the moniker ‘MC’ for the master of ceremonies and performed at various clubs when the A’s traveled out of town.
He acquired the name ‘Hammer’ from his resemblance with ‘The Hammer,’ Aaron. Hammer was a talented baseball player in high school; he earned himself a tryout with the San Francisco Giants but failed to make it to the finals. After a short stint in college and three years in the navy where he worked as an aviation storekeeper, the hammer returned to Oakland and began performing in clubs. He later formed a Christian rap group with Jon Gibson known as Holy Ghost Boys, one of their songs; ‘The Wall’ became a hit. Former A’s players Mike Davis And Dwayne Murphy helped him financially to start his own record label, ‘Burst It Records.’
In 1987, he released his debut album feel my power, and later ‘Ring ‘Em.’ In 1988 he earned a multi-album deal with capital records. On February 12, 1990, his next album, please hammer, don’t hurt me was released. The album contained singles like can’t touch me, which he considered as his signature song, this was followed by have you seen her and pray.
In 1990, please hammer doesn’t hurt em movie was released. However, this successful album brought on controversies and criticism. In 1991, he released too legit to quit inside out in 1995, and too tight in 1996, back to back in 1998, family affair in 1998.his 2001 production action duty paid homage to 2001 attack victims.
Look Look Look was released in 2006 and he released a few more singles in 2010.mc hammer also featured in; cartoon show ‘hammer time,’ Saturday night live, right connections, deadly rhapsody, and surreal life.in 2003, he appeared as dance judge on dance fever show. In 1991 he established Oakland stable horses and also involved in other business ventures from the clothing line to tech start-up producer endorsement. He turned faith and became a preacher with a Christian ministry show in 1997.
Awards & Achievements
- Mc Hammer Has Worn Several Awards;
- Best Rhythm And Blues Song 1990
- Best Rap Solo 1990
- Best Music Video; Long Form 1990
He also received eight American music awards, a people’s Choice Award, an NAACP Image Awards, and The Billboard Diamond Award (the first for A Hip-Hop Artist), among many more.
Net Worth & Salary of Mc Hammer in 2024
As of December 2024, Mc hammer has a net worth of $3 million. He has made his million-dollar empire through his songs, music production, and entrepreneurship. His changed faith also allows him to work as a preacher with a Christian ministry show. Although he lost much of wealth and was once declared bankrupt, today, he is a very successful man and has again managed to join the millionaires club.
He has also featured in TV reality show like Hammertime in 2009.
Mc hammer is one of the most popular hip hop artists in the USA. He started his career at a very young age and has been able to make a name for himself through his hard work and dedication. He is a humble and nice guy throughout his career and always portrayed his better side.
I’m so happy for him. Praise our beloved Lord for turning it round for him, once again. The end result is what matters. God bless!
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