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KRS-ONE

KRS-One
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KRS-One
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KRS-One in 2001
Background information
Birth name Lawrence Parker
Also known as KRS, Teacha, The Blastmaster, Big Joe Krash
Born August 20, 1965 (age 52)
The Bronx, New York City, New York
Origin South Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, record producer, actor, activist, MC
Instruments Vocals, turntables
Years active 1981present
Labels Jive, Duck Down, E1
Associated acts Boogie Down Productions, Scott La Rock, Marley Marl, Nas, Diamond D, LL Cool J, Eric B, Rakim, Public Enemy, EPMD, DJ Premier
Website krs-one.com

Lawrence "Kris" Parker (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 mid 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 politically active, having started the Stop the Violence Movement, after the death of Scott La Rock.

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