KRS-One is best known as Rapper, record producer, actor, activist who has an estimated Net Worth of $6 Million. American rapper who received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 BET Awards for his work in the Stop the Violence Movement. He developed the collective Boogie Down Productions, with whom he released his album Criminal Minded in 1987. He was born on August 20,1965, The Bronx, NY. He founded the Temple of Hip Hop, a ministry, School and Society in support of Hip Hop as a political movement. His MC name stands for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone. 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. He was featured on Michael Stipe's band, R.E.M.'s song, Radio Song in 1991. He was married to fellow musician Ms. Melodie for five years before divorcing. He later married Simone Parker. His stepson, Randy, committed suicide in 2007. His zodiac sign is Leo
KRS-One Bio, Wiki
First Name
KRS-One
Full Name at Birth
Lawrence Krishna Parker
Alternative Name
Krs, Teacha, The Blastmaster, Big Joe Krash, The Temple of Hip Hop
Age
51 years
Birthday
20th August, 1969
Birthplace
Brooklyn, N ewyork
Height
6' 4″ (193 cm)
Build
Large
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Ethnicity
Black
Nationality
American
Occupation Text
Rapper, record producer, actor, activist
Occupation
Rapper
Claim to Fame
Boogie Down Productions/Stop the Violence Movement
Music Genre (Text)
Hip hop, conscious rap, political hip hop, hardcore hip hop
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