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KRS-One (born Lawrence Parker on August 20, 1965 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York) is an American hip-hop MC. Over his career he has been known by several pseudonyms, including Kris Parker, KRS One, KRS-ONE (as given at his site), The Blastmaster and The Teacha. KRS-One is an acronym for “‘K’nowledge ‘R’eigns ‘S’upreme ‘O’ver ‘N’early ‘E’veryone”. KRS One is a significant figure in the hip hop community and is often referenced in works by other hip hop artists and critics as being the ‘essence’ of an MC and one of the greatest to ever hold the mic.
KRS-ONE, originally a member of the hip hop crew Boogie Down Productions, is known for setting the path for both hardcore rap and socially conscious political rap.
Youth and early career
Born Lawrence Parker in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn in 1965, the future KRS-One grew up with his brother Kenny and their single mother in assorted inner city neighborhoods of Brooklyn and the Bronx. According to interviews with The Source Magazine, one fateful day when he was 12 years old, he and his brother Kenny prepared a pan of flavored rice, which was to be the family’s dinner for the evening. The hungry pair ate the whole thing, and when their mother came home from work, she kicked them out of the apartment in a fit of anger. They stayed away for two days before younger Kenny decided to go back home, while Lawrence opted not to return. He spent the better part of the next seven years homeless, much of it at local libraries.
KRS-ONE, originally a member of the hip hop crew Boogie Down Productions, is known for setting the path for both hardcore rap and socially conscious political rap.
Youth and early career
Born Lawrence Parker in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn in 1965, the future KRS-One grew up with his brother Kenny and their single mother in assorted inner city neighborhoods of Brooklyn and the Bronx. According to interviews with The Source Magazine, one fateful day when he was 12 years old, he and his brother Kenny prepared a pan of flavored rice, which was to be the family’s dinner for the evening. The hungry pair ate the whole thing, and when their mother came home from work, she kicked them out of the apartment in a fit of anger. They stayed away for two days before younger Kenny decided to go back home, while Lawrence opted not to return. He spent the better part of the next seven years homeless, much of it at local libraries.
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I Got Next
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KRS-One
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The Sneak Attack
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Sound of Da Police
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MC's Act Like They Don't Know
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Black Cop
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Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight)
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The Mc
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I Can't Wake Up
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Outta Here
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Mortal Thought
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KRS-One Attacks
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A Friend
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Mad Crew
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Return of the Boom Bap
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H.I.P.H.O.P.
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Shoutbox
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simstish wrote:
south bronx is not on top tracks. wat.
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Stratopolonez wrote:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOO YOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUU
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Stratopolonez wrote:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRS!
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Stratopolonez wrote:
hey krs! i have little birthday gift for you (i'm sorry if its little late), hier, have this http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/7591/2knowledgereignssupreme.gif
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chump86 wrote:
pretty cool artist, i must say
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lauren4kis wrote:
elizabeth4love84@yahoo.com Hello, How are you doing?I hope all is well. My name is miss Elizabeth, i want to be your good friend please send me your email at my private box (elizabeth4love84@yahoo.com) so i will give you my picture have a nice day Yours Elizabeth
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Ermideris wrote:
Peace, Love & Unity
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LilMelo15 wrote:
KRS true to Hip-Hop!
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PaperChaserProd wrote:
KRS-ONE to Perform at "ROCK THE RESORT 2009", ONLY 90 min from NYC; DEC 4, 5, & 6. Not only will KRS-ONE perform for 90 min, but he will also have a Book Signing for his amazing newly released book called "The Gospel of Hip Hop". In addition he will also be giving a very interested lecture. KRS-ONE will be join ROCK THE RESORT along with 39 other Acts!! for more info goto www.PaperChaserProductions.com
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Chimino wrote:
Most genius are madmen, KRS-1 is no different.
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Champion5ound wrote:
def. hip hop
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roadkillfacepnt wrote:
Fuckin' legend. Knowledge Reigns Supreme.
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DeezyBeatz wrote:
oeh oeh thats the sound of da police
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BBacid wrote:
Stop the violence... ;|
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zo55 wrote:
KRS ONE will neva retire [2]
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Wind3x wrote:
KRS ONE will neva retire
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luxa336 wrote:
makaveli..pls...Krs is god for him!:..i hate new comers to hip hop scene...-.-
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neurolysis wrote:
@Maka to be fair he was disproportionately high at that point apparently
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ak407fla wrote:
Peace to The Teacha! Loving the realism and actuality displayed in your rhymes.
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MakaveliCro wrote:
according to KRS Lil Wayne is the GOAT... STOP THIS GUY.
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Flesh-n-Bone wrote about KRS-One – Keep Right in Top 10 Hip Hop Albums by Year (1979-2004). October 2009
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