MC Hammer Reality Show Coming To A&E

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Jan 31, 2008
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Rapper/preacher MC Hammer will star in an upcoming reality series for A&E titled Hammertime.



The half-hour series is described as a reality version of The Cosby Show and will follow Hammer, his wife of 23-years and five children throughout 11 episodes.



Hammertime also focuses on Hammer's future as opposed to his past success, which was overshadowed by his excessive spending and subsequent bankruptcy in 1996, despite earning $33 million dollars in 1991 alone.



Hammer, who resides in Oakland and has released 10 albums to date, was recently featured in a high-profile Super Bowl advertisement with Ed McMahon for Cash4Gold.



"It will be good stuff," Hammer said of Hammertime. "I have some great kids. All 'hams' and entertainers." Hammertime is slated to premiere this year in A&E.



Hammer Time is slated to premiere this year in A&E.

Source: http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/02/18/20870354.aspx
 
Mar 30, 2006
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Fasho he's a good dude that tried to give jobs to folks as back up dancers..then people just backstabbed him...its a cold game man...I'm sure hella people will tune in out of curiosity .
 
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Viewers of MC Hammer's new reality TV show shouldn't expect to see him lounging around the house in baggy pants.

The 1990s rap music sensation says "Hammertime" will give viewers a glimpse of his 16-hour days as a businessman, computer geek, proud father and husband. The show will air on cable's A&E, starting as early as May.

The show will follow Hammer, his wife of 23 years, five children and two nephews — aged 3 to 21 — who live in their Oakland, Calif., area home.

"You're going to see an American family in the current environment of America," Hammer told The Associated Press on Thursday before giving a private concert at a resort. "College. High school. Junior high school. All the things that come along with family in day-to-day life, with the caveat that their dad is also a world-renowned recording artist."

He said the show would have many funny moments but wouldn't be scripted, "which actually makes it a better show."

Hammer, 46, said viewers might be surprised to learn about his business and technological savvy, including his attempts to build what he calls a social media empire. He helped found the media Web site dancejam.com, has unveiled a new iPhone application and frequently tweets on Twitter.

"I'm a 2010 dad. I'm a real techy. I'm a geek on that side," he said. "This is a dad who is connected beyond any kid's wildest dreams when it comes down to the places they'd like to navigate on the Internet."

Hammer, who was born Stanley Burrell, said his children have their own talents that will be showcased. That includes Stanley Jr., a 13-year-old dancer who shares his father's affinity for technology.

He said his wife, Stephanie, and the children were more excited about opening their home to camera crews than he was.

"It's in their blood," he said. "They all have theatrical, musical talents. They love the idea of being on television from the standpoint of acting and performing."