KRS-One

Lawrence Krisna Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage names KRS-One (an acronym for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone), and Teacha, is an American rapper. At the 2008 BET Awards, KRS-One was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for all his work and effort towards the Stop the Violence Movement as well as the overall pioneering of hip hop music and culture. Lawrence Parker was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, N... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 20, 1965 (age 46 years)

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Also known as:

  • KRS1,
  • KRS 1,
  • Krs One,
  • Lawrence Parker,
  • KRS-1,
  • Lawrence Krisna Parker,
  • Teacha,
  • The Blastmaster,
  • Kris,
  • KRS-One The Teacha,
  • Kris Parker 'KRS-ONE',
  • The Teacher,
  • Krishna

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