On January 13, 1990, MC Hammer released the lead single from his second studio album that catapulted him—as well as hip-hop at the time—into the mainstream stratosphere. “U Can’t Touch This” became ...

On January 13, 1990, MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" made its way into the world. The song sampled the hell out of Rick James' "Super Freak" and briefly made genie pants popular. These days, it's ...

Locker is a contributor for TIME. MC Hammer performs on stage in London, 1990. Locker is a contributor for TIME. An Alabama high school principal created a funny video with a serious message and it ...

Jan. 31 (UPI) --Rapper MC Hammer is marking the 30th anniversary of his seminal hit, "U Can't Touch This," and the musician and dancer said he attributes the track's longevity to the mere fact that ...

There was a time in the early 1990s when he was one of the biggest names in music. His song “U Can’t Touch This” was everywhere, and today, some 30-plus years later remains a mainstay on throwback ...

One of the best-known dance and hip hop songs of the early 1990s was “U Can’t Touch This” by famed artist MC Hammer. The song won numerous awards and eventually hit number 1 on the charts for its ...

This football coach is proving he’s too legit to quit in this MC Hammer inspired dance off before practice. Coach Alonzo J. Carter of the San Jose State Football team decided to break out his moves ...

Perhaps the most recognizable use of “Super Freak” in pop culture is in MC Hammer‘s 1990 smash single “U Can’t Touch This.” The song ended up becoming MC Hammer’s signature song. It won the Grammy ...