Mc Hammer

"He uplifted his community in perilous times," Hammer said, before calling the Puerto Rican superstar "courageous."

Poor years in rap often arise when rappers become obsessed with chasing trends, which leads to a dearth of innovation. Here are the 10 worst years in rap history.

The Oakland rapper's celebrity family includes Gabrielle Union, Zaytoven, MC Hammer, and Willie Harper.

The legendary rapper claimed he's too old to tolerate the "fakeness" that's in hip hop these days.

MC Hammer, he of 'Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em,' has inspired a spirited discussion about science and philosophy after sharing an impassioned take on the two.

From MC Hammer's KFC commercial to Uncle Murda's Pawn Rite ad, here are 12 of the worst commercials starring rappers.

From 2Pac The Greatest Hits, Eminem The Eminem Show to Outkast Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, here are the 7 diamond selling rap albums ranked.

Tim Kaine and MC Hammer got buddy-buddy at a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton.

In preparation for the release of VH1's 'The Breaks,' we're looking back at all the obstacles and struggles rappers had to face in hip-hop’s early days.

The rapper owes back taxes from 1996.

MC Hammer rode on a badass float during the Warriors' parade.

It's 'Hammer vs. Evil D in Soulfire' for Sega CD.

In the Bay, this happens every day.

See which stars are hoping to cash in on the next Facebook.

Hammer time!

Hammer still desperately wants you to know that he exists.

Can't touch that!

One carries a hammer, the other named himself after one. Makes perfect sense to us.