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KRS-One (Rapper) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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KRS-One
Lawrence "Kris" Parker, better known by his stage name KRS-One, stands for Knowledge who reigns supreme over almost everyone, and Teacha, is an American rapper and producer who doesn't come often from the Bronx, New York. He rose to fame with hip hop group Boogie Down Productions, formed with DJ Scott La Rock in the mid-1980s. KRS-One is known for his top hits., "Sound of da Police", "Love's Gonna Get ' cha ", and" My philosophy ", among others. Boogie Down Productions received numerous awards and critical acclaim in its early years. After releasing the group's debut album, Criminal Minded, fellow artist Scott La Rock was shot, but KRS-One continued to band together, effectively as a solo project. He began releasing records under his name in 1993. He was a political activist, starting the Violence Prevention movement after Scott's death. He is also a vegan activist, voiced in songs such as "Beef".
Birth nameLawrence Parker
Also known asKRS, Teacha, The Blastmaster, Big Joe Krash, The Temple of Hip Hop
BornAugust 20, 1965, New York City, U.S.
GenresHip hop, conscious rap, political hip hop, hardcore hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, record producer, actor, activist, MC, Intellectual, Motivational speaker
InstrumentsVocals, turntables
Years active1986–present
LabelsJive, Duck Down, E1, Aftermath
Associated actsBoogie Down Productions • Group Therapy • DJ Premier • Tim Dog • R.E.M • Rakim · Juice Crew

About KRS-One

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KRS-One

Rapper KRS-One was born on August 20, 1965 in The Bronx, New York, United States (He's 59 years old now).

For his contributions in the Stop the Violence Movement, he got the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 BET Awards. In 1987, he formed the group Boogie Down Productions, with whom he released the album Criminal Minded.

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KRS-One before becoming famous

KRS-One was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1965 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Serpent (蛇).

He left home when he was 14 years old to become an MC and philosopher and lived in a homeless shelter in South Bronx, NY.

Achievement of KRS-One

In favor of Hip Hop as a political movement, he formed the Temple of Hip Hop, a ministry, School, and Society. Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone is his MC name.

KRS-One's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

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He was married to Ms. Melodie, a fellow musician, for five years before divorcing. Later in life, he married Simone Parker. Randy, his stepson, committed suicide in 2007.

KRS-One on Social Media

KRS-One's news on his Twitter: @IAmKRSOne.

Instagram photos and videos from KRS-One: @teacha_krsone.

KRS-One on Facebook: @112789938731219.

KRS-One Collabed with

In 1991, he was featured on the song Radio Song by Rock Singer Michael Stipe's band, R.E.M.

KRS-One Income & Net worth

KRS-One's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a rapper. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the KRS-One.

KRS-One Height and Weight

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Latest information about KRS-One updated on March 22 2023.