KRS-One, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

KRS-One

American rapper and record producer

Date of Birth: 20-Aug-1965

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, United States

Profession: actor, writer, singer, musician, songwriter, rapper, film actor, producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

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About KRS-One

  • 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.
  • He rose to prominence as part of the hip hop music group Boogie Down Productions, which he formed with DJ Scott La Rock in the mid-1980s.
  • KRS-One is best known for his top hits, "Sound of da Police", "Love's gonna get'cha (material love)" and "My Philosophy".
  • Boogie Down Productions received numerous awards and critical acclaim in their early years.
  • Following the release of the group's debut album, Criminal Minded, Scott La Rock was shot and killed, but KRS-One continued the group, effectively as a solo project.
  • He began releasing records under his own name in 1993.
  • He is politically active, having started the Stop the Violence Movement after La Rock's death.
  • He also is a vegan activist, seen by songs such as "Beef".
  • He is considered as an influence to many artists today, including Eminem.

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