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KRS-One
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KRS-One
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Background information
Birth name Lawrence Parker
Also known as KRS, Teacha, The Blastmaster, Big Joe Krash
Born August 20, 1965 (age 49)
Bronx, New York
Origin South Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip Hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, record producer, actor, activist
Instruments Vocals, turntables
Years active 1984present
Labels Jive, Duck Down, E1/Koch
Associated acts Boogie Down Productions, Scott La Rock, Fat Joe, Geologic of the Blue Scholars, Buckshot, Nas, Marley Marl, Diamond D, LL Cool J, Eric B, Rakim, Public Enemy, EPMD, DJ Premier, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique, Joe Flizzow
Website krs-one.com

Lawrence "Krisna" Parker[1] (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage names KRS-One, and Teacha, is an American rapper and occasional producer from The Bronx, New York City, New York. KRS-One rose to prominence as part of the group Boogie Down Productions, which he formed with DJ Scott La Rock in the late 1980s. Following the release of the group's debut album, Criminal Minded, La Rock was shot dead, but KRS-One continued the group, effectively as a solo project. He began releasing records under his own name in 1993.

KRS-One is noted to be a politically active musician having started the Stop the Violence Movement, after the death of Scott La Rock, and the Temple of Hip Hop, as well as addressing political issues in his music.

Contents

1 Biography
1.1 Boogie Down Productions
1.2 Solo career
1.3 Stop the Violence Movement
1.4 Temple of Hip Hop
1.5 September 11 comments
1.6 Gospel of Hip Hop comments
1.7 Benefit for first responders
1.8 Personal life
2 Stage name
3 Popular Culture
4 Awards
5 Discography
6 Filmography
7 Books