- Born
- Birth nameLawrence Krisna Parker
- Nicknames
- The Teacher
- The Blastmaster
- Kris
- Krishna
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Lawrence "Kris" Parker better known by his stage names KRS-One (an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper, lyricist and occasional producer from New York. He rose to prominence as part of the hip hop 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", among others. Boogie Down Productions received numerous awards and critical acclaim in their early years. Following the release of the group's debut album, Criminal Minded, fellow artist 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 Scott's death. He is also a vegan activist, expressed in songs such as "Beef". He is widely considered an influence on many hip-hop artists, including Tupac Shakur and Eminem
- IMDb mini biography by: Bonitao
- SpousesMs. Melodie(July 1987 - 1992) (divorced)Simone G Parker(? - present) (1 child)
- Children
- RelativesKenny Parker(Sibling)
- Has an on-going battle with Nelly over what real hip-hop is.
- The name "KRS-One" stands for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone.
- Provided backing vocals to REM's "Radio Song" from the album "Out of Time.".
- Was homeless from the ages of 13 to 20.
- He was nicknamed "Krishna" as a youth because he enjoyed discussing philosophy with Hare Krishnas who gave out food near the homeless shelter he was living in. He sometimes claims "Krishna" as his legal middle name.
- It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.
- Rap is something you do; hip-hop is something we live.
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