One such person is getting a grand lesson that Hammer, also known as MC Hammer, was about that action in those streets despite his dance-friendly music and image.
Many notable figures have gone on to make lasting impacts in society after serving. Over the years, there have been plenty of politicians, actors, and sports figures that got a jump-start on militancy, and surprisingly enough, the same can be said for key figures in Hip-Hop.
NBA YoungBoy is ditching rap for the religious life. The post Rapper NBA YoungBoy Wants To Become A Mormon appeared first on NewsOne.
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If you still are sleeping on Griselda Records then it’s time to wake out of your deep slumber. The crew are making their stops in London and just reminded the industry once again why they are so special. The Buffalo Kids made a stop to the Charlie Sloth Beats 1 show. The segment calls for […]
After making David Oyelowo cry with “Glory” and making his first No. 1 hit with “All of Me,” the only logical next step for John Legend is for him to impersonate MC Hammer. Well actually, no it’s not, but you can find Legend heartedly doing so anyway in the above clip. Legend and Common “Lionel […]
One of hip hop's most entertaining radio duos are back together again.
Yesterday, Dwyane Wade proudly shared a picture from a recent shoot with Esquire Magazine… but it hasn’t gotten the reaction he may have hoped. In the shot, the Miami Heat baller seems to channel his inner MC Hammer, as he gets his model on while posing in what appears to be a romper. Yes, a romper. It’s […]
During the late 80s and early 90s, MC Hammer was one of hip-hop’s most polarizing figures. While some hated on him for the harem pants and the excessive dancing, pop radio ate it up. Despite complaints, Hammer was the first rapper to go diamond. (Ten million albums sold.) After suffering a huge fall from grace, […]
2 Chainz is set to have his own night at an upcoming NBA game, according to Complex. The rapper’s slated to take over Philips Arena this year for “2 Chainz Night.” “There’s gonna be some major changes around here,” 2 Chainz says in a video that promotes the event. In the clip, Chainz acts as […]
If you haven’t witnessed the all-out frenzy outside your local movie theater, rest assured that Magic Mike XXL mania has indeed landed. The film is already projected to take the box office over the holiday weekend, even against box office giant Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator Genisys. And if your find yourself watching Channing Tatum and […]
The IRS just keeps messing with popular 90s rapper MC Hammer. Years after paying off his multimillion dollar debt, the government recently told the rapper turned minister that he owed more than a million dollars in penalties stemming from his initial debt that was paid off seven years ago. As we all know, Hammer went […]
