KRS-One
Known for Acting · 36 credits
- Born
- 1965-08-20 (age 60)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Teacha · Lawrence Parker · Kris Parker · Lawrence Krishna Parker
Biography
Lawrence Parker (born August 20, 1965), known professionally as KRS-One (/ˌkeɪ ɑːr ɛs ˈwʌn/; an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper from the Bronx. 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 known for his songs "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, 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 La Rock'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.
Description above from the Wikipedia article KRS-One, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
TV Shows (8)
Movies (28)
Subway Stories
1997
as Vendor (segment "Subway Car from Hell")
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Good Hair
2009
as Self
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
2012
as Self
Beef
2003
as Self
Who's the Man?
1993
as Rashid
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
2015
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012
as Self
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
2021
as Self - Hip-Hop Artist (archive footage)
Slammin' Rap Video Magazine Vol. 1
1990
as Self
Rhyme & Reason
1997
as Self
The Obama Deception
2009
as Self
Boricua's Bond
2000
Cope 2 Kings Destroy
1999
as Himself
Hip-Hop and the White House
2024
Bomb It
2007
as Himself
Mixtape
2022
as Self
Paragraphs I Manifest
as Self
The MC: Why We Do It
2005
as Self
Soundz of Spirit
2005
as Self
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
2007
as Self
Rhyme and Punishment
2011
as Self
Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer
2013
as Self
Hip Hop: A Tale from the Hood
2003
as KRS-One
5 Sides of a Coin
2004
as Himself
Rap: Looking for the Perfect Beat
1995
Female American Rap Stars
2004
Tibetan Freedom Concert
as Self
About KRS-One
Lawrence Parker (born August 20, 1965), known professionally as KRS-One (/ˌkeɪ ɑːr ɛs ˈwʌn/; an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper from the Bronx. 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 known for his songs "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.… With 36 credits spanning from 1985 to 2024, KRS-One has appeared in 28 films and 8 TV shows.
Fans searching for KRS-One movies, KRS-One filmography, or the latest projects starring KRS-One can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular KRS-One Movies
- Subway Stories (1997) — as Vendor (segment "Subway Car from Hell")
- 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022) — as Self (archive footage)
- Good Hair (2009) — as Self
- Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ (2012) — as Self
- Beef (2003) — as Self
Where to Watch KRS-One Films
Most KRS-One movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring KRS-One, check our movies catalogue and browse page.