M.C. Hammer: Still Too Legit to Quit After Trading Life of Opulence for Quiet California Suburb

M.C. Hammer, one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures, is now a regular suburbanite living in a modest house in the town of Tracy, California. It’s a new rhythm, so to speak, compared to his previous life in a lavish mansion worth millions. LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 08: MC Hammer speaks onstage during Capitol Music Group’s 5th annual Capitol Congress Premieres new music and projects for industry and media at Arclight Cinemas Hollywood on August 8, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Capitol Music Group) ‘U Can’t Touch This’ The story of M.C. Hammer is likened to one of a rapper who went broke and faded into obscurity, then rebuilt himself from hardships. The 62-year-old now lives in an $800,000, 2,653-square-foot ranch-style home with a 1.20-acre lot, according to Omni House, where the median household income is a little over $100,000, according to Best Neighborhood. The “U Can’t Touch This” rapper is far from broke, with an estimated current net worth of around $2 million. M.C. Hammer’s residence, which he purchased in 1995 for approximately $395,000, features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It boasts a blend of classic and contemporary architectural elements, expansive windows, and...