: In his later years, he became a Silicon Valley investor and entrepreneur, co-founding the video dance site DanceJam and advising various tech startups.
Following his financial struggles, Hammer underwent a significant personal transformation. MC Hammer
: At his peak, he was estimated to be worth approximately $33 million to $70 million . : In his later years, he became a
: His phrases, such as "Stop! Hammer time!" and "2 Legit 2 Quit," remain embedded in the global lexicon. : In his later years
: In April 1996 , Hammer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with over $13 million in debt . He later attributed this to misplaced priorities, stating they should have been "God, family, community, and then business". III. Transformation and Ministry