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Express Tribune
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
MC Hammer sued over delinquent car loan
Baggy pants-wearing rapper MC Hammer is being sued in a US court for allegedly failing to pay off a car loan by JPMorgan Chase, which has claimed that he has stopped making payments on a luxury Land Rover. The suit against Hammer – whose real name is Stanley Burrell — was filed in a California court last week. It names MC Hammer and U Can't Touch This LLC as defendants in the case, claiming the bank loaned them $114,000 to buy the vehicle in 2023. But after allegedly missing a number of monthly payments, the rapper and his company still owe more than $76,000. Hammer broke onto the rap scene in the 1980s, but became a global figure with 1990 megahit "U Can't Touch This." The rapper's signature "Hammer Pants," coupled with his rapidly moving elastic legs, made for a dance move that was copied all over the world. Despite a tie-up Mattel figurine and the "Hammerman" cartoon, his stardom waned and by the mid-1990s, Hammer was going through bankruptcy.
Business Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Times
U can't pay this: MC Hammer sued over delinquent car loan
BAGGY pants-wearing rapper MC Hammer is being sued in a US court for allegedly failing to pay off a car loan. The man behind the 1990 megahit U Can't Touch This is facing a lawsuit from JPMorgan Chase claiming he has stopped making payments on a luxury Land Rover. The suit, filed in a California court last week, names MC Hammer and U Can't Touch This LLC as defendants in the case, claiming the bank loaned them US$114,000 to buy the vehicle in 2023. But after allegedly missing a number of monthly payments, the rapper and his company still owe more than US$76,000. Hammer, whose real name is Stanley Burrell, broke onto the rap scene in the 1980s, but became a global figure with U Can't Touch This. The rapper's signature 'Hammer Pants', coupled with his rapidly moving elastic legs, made for a dance move that was copied all over the world. Despite a tie-up Mattel figurine and the Hammerman cartoon, his stardom waned and by the mid-1990s, Hammer was going through bankruptcy. AFP
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
U CAN'T PAY THIS: MC Hammer sued over delinquent car loan
MC Hammer (L), seen here with South Korean singer PSY (R) in 2012, is being sued in California over an allegedly unpaid car loan Photo by KEVIN WINTER / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) — Baggy pants-wearing rapper MC Hammer is being sued in a US court for allegedly failing to pay off a car loan. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The man behind the 1990 megahit 'U Can't Touch This' is facing a lawsuit from JPMorgan Chase claiming he has stopped making payments on a luxury Land Rover. The suit, filed in a California court last week, names MC Hammer and U Can't Touch This LLC as defendants in the case, claiming the bank loaned them $114,000 to buy the vehicle in 2023. But after allegedly missing a number of monthly payments, the rapper and his company still owe more than $76,000. Hammer, whose real name is Stanley Burrell, broke onto the rap scene in the 1980s, but became a global figure with 'U Can't Touch This.' The rapper's signature 'Hammer Pants,' coupled with his rapidly moving elastic legs, made for a dance move that was copied all over the world. Despite a tie-up Mattel figurine and the 'Hammerman' cartoon, his stardom waned and by the mid-1990s, Hammer was going through bankruptcy. Toronto Maple Leafs World Ontario Editorial Cartoons Celebrity
France 24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
U can't pay this: MC Hammer sued over delinquent car loan
The man behind the 1990 megahit "U Can't Touch This" is facing a lawsuit from JPMorgan Chase claiming he has stopped making payments on a luxury Land Rover. The suit, filed in a California court last week, names MC Hammer and U Can't Touch This LLC as defendants in the case, claiming the bank loaned them $114,000 to buy the vehicle in 2023. But after allegedly missing a number of monthly payments, the rapper and his company still owe more than $76,000. Hammer, whose real name is Stanley Burrell, broke onto the rap scene in the 1980s, but became a global figure with "U Can't Touch This." The rapper's signature "Hammer Pants," coupled with his rapidly moving elastic legs, made for a dance move that was copied all over the world. Despite a tie-up Mattel figurine and the "Hammerman" cartoon, his stardom waned and by the mid-1990s, Hammer was going through bankruptcy.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
MC Hammer Faces Financial Trouble After Lawsuit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. MC Hammer is facing financial trouble after being sued for allegedly failing to make payments on his 2023 Land Rover Defender. JPMorgan Chase Bank filed a lawsuit against the American rapper - who had hits with "U Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit" - seeking both the return of the vehicle and $76,732.79 in unpaid loan balance. The legal document accuses the hitmaker, who was born Stanley Kirk Burrell, of failing to make regular monthly payments of $2,433.97. The singer and bank are yet to comment on the allegations. Newsweek has reached out to a representatives for both for comment by email outside regular working hours. The Context Hammer, 63, who rose to prominence in the late 1980s, has faced financial problems in the past. His spending habits drew considerable attention in the 1990s, Forbes Magazine estimated Hammer's net worth at more than $33 million in 1991. But, just five years later he was reportedly in debt to the tune of $13 million. Following a series of legal issues he was forced to sell his lavish Fremont Hills mansion and move his family into a three-bedroom home in Tracy. In the following years he was involved in a copyright dispute over "U Can't Touch This," which was resolved with royalties to Rick James. Following a 2013 police stop Hammer claimed racial profiling, and no charges were filed. Since then, the rapper has largely kept a lower public profile, focusing on ministry work, sporadic performances, and business ventures. In 2019, he completed a North American tour—his first major tour in nearly three decades. Rapper MC Hammer performs onstage during Hammer's House Party at Five Point Amphitheater on July 13, 2019 in Irvine, California. Rapper MC Hammer performs onstage during Hammer's House Party at Five Point Amphitheater on July 13, 2019 in Irvine, To Know JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., filed a lawsuit on July 31, 2025, against the rapper and U Cant Touch This LLC—an entity listed in the documents as also responsible for the debt. The bank alleges Hammer entered into a financing agreement on March 18, 2023, for the purchase of the Land Rover. Under the terms of the contract, Hammer and the LLC agreed to pay $2,433.97 per month beginning May 2, 2023, for sixty (60) months continuously until paid in full on the total loan amount of $114,376.90. Court documents state that regular payments ceased in May 2024. According to the complaint, only three payments were made after that—one of $2,500.00 on June 6, 2025, followed by another $2,500.00 on June 13, 2025, and one final payment of $2,500.00 on July 14, 2025—leaving a remaining balance of $76,732.79. The bank claims the vehicle, which is still in Hammer's possession, has not been returned despite repeated demands for its surrender. The complaint includes two causes of action: possession of personal property and breach of contract. What People Are Saying In an interview originally given to Oprah Winfrey in 2011, MC Hammer reflected on his financial collapse, framing the experience philosophically: "I didn't just take the money and say, 'I want to be a blessing to myself.' I took my money and employed 200 people in my community. I had a payroll of a million dollars a month at times. "Some people ask me sometimes, would I go back and change things?" Hammer said, "They are flabbergasted by my answer. My real, true answer is I wouldn't change one thing. I really believe in the butterfly effect. Meaning that if I change one thing, everything else changes. I lose the kids I have now. I lose the relationships I have now. I lose the peace I have now. So I'm very happy with my decision." What Happens Next The case is currently pending before the San Joaquin County Superior Court. The immediate next steps are procedural—serving the complaint and awaiting Hammer's formal response. From there, the case could either settle quietly or proceed through months of litigation. If unresolved, it may eventually go to trial in San Joaquin County Superior Court.
