Mac Hammer Accomplishments

Upon hearing the name MC Hammer, most people imagine a young man dancing around in loose pants with an abundance of energy and catchy lyrics in the background. But what many don’t know is what allowed him to become so well known, how the events before and after his career allowed him to make a name for himself, and the challenges he endured in order to achieve his success. This man worked hard to get the recognition he has all these years later. Hammer left an important mark on Hip Hop culture, one that no one can replicate. Before their fame most Hip Hop artists lived in poor communities, Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known as MC Hammer was no exception. He was born and raised by his mother along with seven other siblings in Oakland, …show more content…
The first debut album by MC Hammer was released in 1987 titled Feel My Power, on the track “Let’s Get It Started” Hammer stated his superiority to famous artists like LL Cool J or Doug E. MC Hammer gained better popularity on his second album Please, Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em as it contained his chart topping song “Can’t Touch This;” this sold over 10 million copies as well as being the first hip hop album ever to go diamond. Vanilla Ice and Hammer caused some controversy over not crediting samples taken from older artists for their own music. Rick James even sued him for his sample of “Super Freak” for “Can’t Touch This.” Other artists such as LL Cool J and Ice Cube judging Hammer in their music yet had no effect on his status. Beef arouse between MC Hammer and rap group 3rd Bass as they claimed he had sold out hip-hop’s image; however Hammer simply retaliated with a music video of his own to stomp their …show more content…
Burrell still makes occurrences on television and performs but has stayed in touch with his spiritual roots by becoming an ordained minister. He now has a family of his own yet doesn’t have his personal life as open to the public as it was in the past. Hammer has received several awards for his movie and music career. When Oprah asked if he would have changed any choices he made he simply replied with, “I wouldn't change one thing. I really believe in the butterfly effect. Meaning that if I change one thing, everything else changes. I lose the kids I have now. I lose the relationships I have now. I lose the peace I have now. So I'm very happy with my decision.” He’s currently creating a positive impact on his hometown community as Oakland’s new tourism ambassador. Hammer makes a decent living to get by with a family he loves