M.C. Hammer = Web 2.0 guru?

Apparently, the man famous for those catchy tunes, "U Can't Touch This" and "Too Legit To Quit" (hey hey!!) was a member of TechCrunch's TechCrunch40.

TechCrunch40 is an annual conference where the 40 of the hottest new startups show off their products. They get to do it for free and a prize is given to the best company. Mint (previously mentioned on this blog) won the $50,000 prize this year.

So, MC Hammer (could you call me by my rapping name?) was on the panel of experts. When the panelists were announced, TechCrunch was accused of including Hammer only because he was black.
Then, it was revealed that TechCrunch's founder, Michael Arrington, was an investor in a company that MC Hammer is co-founding, DanceJam.

Right now you're saying, "Hold the phone, MC Hammer has a web startup company?"...yes, in fact he does.

DanceJam:
"DanceJam is a social media destination where users hang out and watch people dance, learn how to dance, or show off their moves online."

Read more HERE.

But, the point is, Mr. MC Hammer was supposedly a knowledgeable panelist and provided value throughout the conference. I didn't know the great Hammer was such a nerd.

Perhaps I'll have to put "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em" back on my ipod (yes, it is in my music collection)...


As a side note, does anyone else find it amusing that after all these years, Amazon still claims you are saving 99 cents on that CD I just linked to? I would bet you could find a copy of that CD selling for less than $10.99.