MC Hammer followers acquired an enormous shock this week after they noticed “RIP Hammer” trending on social media.
Users initially thought the posts — which flooded X (previously Twitter) on Thursday (March 14) — associated to the Hip Hop legend, however fortunately the “U Can’t Touch This” rapper continues to be alive.
Some have been left mistakenly mourning his loss of life, whereas others commented on the heartbeat-skipping confusion.
“Yall need to be more specific with these hashtags. When I saw #RIPHammer trending I thought we loss one of music’s greatest!” one fan tweeted.
Another wrote: “Saw #RIPHammer trending and panicked thinking he did indeed get touched” subsequent to a gif of Denzel Washington showing shocked after which relieved within the 1998 movie Fallen.
Wrestling legend Greg “The Hammer” Valentine was additionally roped into the false alarm drama as one individual stated: “Everyone is seeing Rip Hammer trending and freaking out thinking that MC Hammer passed away. Meanwhile I’m over here worrying it means Greg ‘The Hammer’ Valentine has passed.”
MC Hammer, whose actual title is Stanley Burrell, has but to remark himself.
Yall have to be extra particular with these hashtags. When I noticed #RIPHammer trending I assumed we loss considered one of music’s biggest! pic.twitter.com/ZJc8f0lEmE
— Wit drier than your weave! 😂🦋👠💄 (@lavidafelicia) March 14, 2024
Saw #RIPHammer trending and panicked pondering he did certainly get touched. #Hammer RIP Hammer. pic.twitter.com/1iIuDn33P2
— Cory Furlong (@Cory_J_Fur) March 14, 2024
Everyone is seeing Rip Hammer trending and freaking out pondering that MC Hammer handed away. Meanwhile I’m over right here worrying it means Greg “The Hammer” Valentine has handed. We should not the identical. #RIPHammer#WrestleManiapic.twitter.com/qFVDBxKEf0
— Gorilla Harpoon (@GorillaHarpoon) March 15, 2024
“RIP Hammer” was truly trending as a result of heartbreaking story of a home hearth involving UFC fighter Mark Coleman, his household and their canine.
59-year-old Coleman was left in crucial situation earlier this week after rescuing his household from the blaze that burned down their residence and took the lifetime of their pet canine, Hammer.
According to stories, Coleman was woken up round 4 a.m. by his canine as the fireplace started to devour the home. The UFC Hall of Famer managed to rescue his mom and father and escort them to security.
He then went again into the home to rescue Hammer, however the canine sadly didn’t survive.
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Coleman needed to be airlifted to hospital because of smoke inhalation, with medical doctors later in a position to clear his lungs.
After waking, he stated in a video posted on Facebook: “I’m the happiest man in the world. Sweet God, I’m so lucky. I can’t believe my parents are alive.
“I had to make a decision, Wes. Because I got out of my room and went to the door and it was already horrible. I couldn’t breathe. I almost had to go outside and I went back in and got them. I can’t believe I got them but I couldn’t find Hammer.”
A GoFundMe was created by Coleman’s daughters to assist pay for medical bills whereas the previous fighter is in hospital.
So far, over $90,000 has been raised for Coleman. You can donate to the fund by clicking right here.
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