MC Hammer is reportedly dealing with new financial difficulties following claims that he defaulted on payments for a Land Rover he purchased in 2023.
MC Hammer, iconic rapper best known for his flashy dance moves and 1990 chart-topping hit “U Can’t Touch This,” is now facing legal trouble in the United States over allegations of unpaid debt tied to a luxury vehicle purchase.
Who is MC Hammer
The American rap star, famous for popularizing baggy “Hammer pants” and energetic stage performances, is being sued by JPMorgan Chase Bank. According to legal documents filed in a California court last week, the bank has initiated legal proceedings against Stanley Burrell, professionally known as MC Hammer, along with his business entity, U Can’t Touch This LLC.
The lawsuit alleges that Hammer and his company failed to continue making payments on a high-end Land Rover that was financed through a loan issued by the bank in 2023. JPMorgan Chase claims that they extended a loan of approximately $114,000 to the defendants for the purchase of the vehicle. However, after what appears to be multiple missed payments, the rapper and his company are still believed to owe the bank more than $76,000.
MC Hammer’s Music Influence
While MC Hammer has not made a public statement regarding the lawsuit, the case marks yet another financial controversy in a career that has seen both massive success and significant setbacks. Rising to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Hammer became an international sensation with hits like “U Can’t Touch This” and “2 Legit 2 Quit.” His influence extended far beyond music, with endorsements, merchandise deals—including a figurine with toy giant Mattel—and even a short-lived animated television series titled “Hammerman.”
Despite his immense popularity and commercial success during his peak years, Hammer’s fame began to fade by the mid-1990s. In 1996, he filed for bankruptcy, citing debts of over $13 million, a fall from grace that stunned fans and the entertainment industry alike. Much of his financial trouble was attributed to lavish spending habits, a large entourage, and costly investments.
This latest legal challenge suggests lingering financial woes for the rapper, who had, in recent years, made efforts to reinvent himself through ministry work, tech involvement, and occasional media appearances. The case serves as a stark reminder of the often unpredictable nature of celebrity wealth, especially in the world of entertainment where fortunes can be fleeting.
It remains to be seen how the lawsuit will proceed, and whether Hammer and his company will respond or seek to settle the matter out of court. For now, the rapper who once declared “You can’t touch this” may find himself entangled once again in financial turmoil he thought he had left behind.
