The worlds of sports and music will collide in Tucson this weekend, as MC Hammer and Deion Sanders reunite ahead of the highly anticipated Arizona vs. Colorado game. For Buffaloes fans, this matchup is more than just a game—it’s a nostalgic reminder of when these two legends dominated both their respective fields and the cultural landscape. With a friendship that has spanned decades, Hammer and Sanders have remained close through their successes, and this weekend’s meeting is set to reignite those connections.
A Friendship Born from Success
MC Hammer and Deion Sanders’ relationship dates back to the late 1980s, when both were at the height of their careers. Hammer, a chart-topping rapper, and Sanders, a dual-sport superstar, built a bond based on their shared flair and showmanship. Coach Prime appeared in Hammer’s Too Legit to Quit music video, and he also appeared as his alter-ego Prime Time in Hammer’s Pumps and a Bump video.
Prime signed his first record deal to Hammer’s Bust It Records. In 1994 the duo released Straight to My Feet , a track for Street Fighter: The Movie . The song featured both Hammer’s lyrical prowess and Sanders’ electric energy. This weekend, as Sanders leads Colorado, Hammer’s presence brings their history full circle, emphasizing the impact they’ve had on both sports and music.