Is MC Hammer A-List?
No — MC Hammer is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1990
'Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em'
Lost A-list status in 1996
Dropped to F tier — Bankruptcy Filing
Ranking Timeline
'Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em'
Releases 'Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em', achieving massive commercial success and becoming a pop culture phenomenon.
'Too Legit to Quit' Peak
Releases 'Too Legit to Quit,' solidifying his position as a major pop star and earning millions.
Bankruptcy Filing
Files for bankruptcy due to lavish spending habits and mounting debts, causing a dramatic fall from grace.
Returns to Ministry
Returns to minister, and has small music career.
Tech Entrepreneurship
Ventures into the tech industry, launching a dance search engine and demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit.
Pop Culture Icon, Low Wealth
Remains a recognizable figure in pop culture, primarily remembered for his music and financial downfall.
Last updated: February 21, 2026