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- ↑ "Sagging Crotches: MC Hammer / Harem Pants". The Urban Gentleman. 2009-01-12.
- ↑ Chance, Molly (November 2012). "American Music Awards 2012 fashion: Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and M.C. Hammer's saggy drawers". Zap2it. Tribune Media Services, Inc. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013.
- ↑ Leo, Alex (2009-07-08). "MC Hammer Flash Mob: Parachute-Pant-Wearing Dancers Take Over Store On Sunset (VIDEO)". Huffington Post.
- ↑ "And #BobbyBrown presents to you: Diaper Pants!". TikTok . Retrieved June 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Bobby Brown's Most Trendsetting Style Moments". 26 May 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
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