On this date in 1990, Oakland rap superstar MC Hammer released his third studio album, Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ’Em, through Capitol Records. Fueled by the massive success of “U Can’t Touch This,” the ...

Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known professionally as MC Hammer, earned most of his wealth as a prominent rapper during the late 80s and early 90s. Hammer released his breakthrough LP, Please Hammer, ...