However, it has been selected as a viewer's favorite by VH1. 24 on MTV's all-time "25 Lame" countdown in 1999. 1 in its Forgotten Video Clips countdown in 2008. 5 in MAX Music's World's Worst Ever Video countdown, and No. The uncut version of the video also featured cameos from Danny Glover, Henry Winkler, Mark Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg, Eazy-E, DJ Quik, 2nd II None, Tony Danza, Queen Latifah and Milli Vanilli among others commenting on Hammer's apparent decision to quit. As a result of the appearance of various Falcons team members in the video, the 1991 team became known as the "2 Legit 2 Quit" Falcons, utilizing the song as their team theme song. These athletes can be seen in the following order: José Canseco, Isiah Thomas, Kirby Puckett, Jerry Rice, Rickey Henderson, Deion Sanders, Andre Rison, Wayne Gretzky, Chris Mullin, Roger Clemens, Roger Craig, Ronnie Lott, Lynette Woodard, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, David Robinson, and former Atlanta Falcons coach Jerry Glanville. The song's music video features several athletes making cameo appearances. Hammer spoke with Jackson on the phone about the video, with Jackson giving his approval. The video ends with a purported Jackson (seen only from behind) having seen the performance and conceding Hammer to be the superior dancer, while doing the "2 Legit 2 Quit" hand gesture. The performance is high budget and laden with pyrotechnics. Brown endows Hammer with several blasts of energy before sending Hammer off to perform. It then cuts to an impatient crowd waiting for Hammer to perform, while Hammer has a lengthy conversation with James Brown, who calls Hammer " Godson" and enlists him to get the glove of Michael Jackson. The uncut version of the video begins with a newscaster, played by Jim Belushi, reporting on Hammer's apparent decision to quit the music business, as well as responses from a number of celebrities. The accompanying music video for "2 Legit 2 Quit" was directed by Rupert Wainwright, and at almost 15 minutes in length, was one of the most expensive videos ever produced. Simon Dudfield from NME wrote, "Mediocre hip-hop beats coupled with a cockney chorus of 'So What?' (sampled from Alexei Sayle?) leaves you wondering if this is the last track off the album to become a single or what?" Music video
The song proved to be successful in the US, peaking in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 at No. Sonia Moore), released on Septemas the first single from hisįourth studio album. " 2 Legit 2 Quit" is a song by American rapper Hammer featuring Saja (a.k.a.
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