Veteran Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. has a pressing question – why hasn't MC Hammer been included in the mountain of Hip-Hop 50th anniversary celebrations?
“I’m watching this 50th year anniversary, right, and I’m like, ‘How do y’all not have MC Hammer on a bill?'" Fabby Davis, Jr. questioned in a video posted to social media. "How do you not have rap’s first megastar on a bill somewhere, coming out doing at least ‘2 Legit 2 Quit’ or something. You don’t got MC Hammer included in that?'”
It's a fair question. Anyone who's witnessed Hammer's live performances recognizes him as one of Hip-Hop's most dynamic entertainers. Beyond his onstage prowess, MC Hammer skyrocketed to pop stardom in the early '90s. He had his own animated series, Hammerman, secured major endorsement deals—most notably with PepsiCo—helping to pave a path for Hip-Hop artists in mainstream commercial endorsements. Not to mention, his album Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em achieved rare diamond status.
Fab went on to point out other Bay Area Hip-Hop stars who he thinks should be getting more love during Hip-Hop's 50th — from Too $hort and E-40 to Shock G, who passed away in 2021.
"C’mon man, this is crazy to me," he said. "Souls of Mischief? Like, c’mon bro, we’ve got so many…” he said.
