: His phrases, such as "Stop! Hammer time!" and "2 Legit 2 Quit," remain embedded in the global lexicon.
: In his later years, he became a Silicon Valley investor and entrepreneur, co-founding the video dance site DanceJam and advising various tech startups. MC Hammer
: Unlike many of his contemporaries, Hammer was a trained dancer and choreographer, known for high-energy stage shows and complex footwork. II. Financial Rise and Fall : His phrases, such as "Stop
: In April 1996 , Hammer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with over $13 million in debt . He later attributed this to misplaced priorities, stating they should have been "God, family, community, and then business". III. Transformation and Ministry : His phrases