Lawrence Parker (born August 20, 1965 in The Bronx, NY, United States), better known by his stage name KRS-One, is an American MC and producer. His name is an acronym for "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone."
Originally a graffiti artist, he designed the logo for B-Boy Records who released his first recordings with group Boogie Down Productions. Over his career, he has been known by pseudonyms including "Kris Parker," "The Blastmaster," "The Teacha," and "The Philosopher." At the 2008 BET Awards, KRS-One was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work and effort toward the Stop the Violence Movement, and his position as a pioneer of hip-hop music and culture.
His is married to G. Simone.
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November 1, 2025
Wende Museum
Culver City, California, United States1. Step Into a World (Rapture's Delight)
2. MC's Act Like They Don't Know
3. Sound of da Police
4. I'm Still #1(Boogie Down Productions cover)
5. A Friend
6. Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)(Boogie Down Productions cover)
7. South Bronx(Boogie Down Productions cover)
8. Criminal Minded(Boogie Down Productions cover)
9. Jack of Spades(Boogie Down Productions cover)
10. Return of the Boom Bap
11. Mad Izm(Channel Live cover)
12. I Can't Wake Up
13. Out for Fame
14. Freestyle
15. Stop the Violence/Part Time Suckers/9mm Goes Bang/The P Is Free
October 18, 2025
Mariner’s Point Park
San Diego, California, United States1. MC's Act Like They Don't Know
2. Freestyle
3. Sound of da Police
4. Freestyle
July 26, 2025
Maynard Performance Pavilion at Lock 3 Live
Akron, Ohio, United States1. Freestyle
2. South Bronx(Boogie Down Productions cover)
3. The Bridge Is Over(Boogie Down Productions cover)
4. I'm Still #1(Boogie Down Productions cover)
5. The MC
6. Outta Here
7. Criminal Minded(Boogie Down Productions cover)
8. 50 More Years of Hip Hop
9. Sound of da Police
10. Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)(Boogie Down Productions cover)
11. Freestyle
12. My Philosophy(Boogie Down Productions cover)
June 1, 2025
O2 Academy Bristol
Bristol, England, United KingdomMay 29, 2025
Project House
Leeds, England, United KingdomMay 24, 2025
The Garage
Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomMay 20, 2025
O2 Ritz
Manchester, England, United KingdomMay 11, 2025
Cabaret Sauvage
Paris, Île-de-France, FranceMay 1, 2025
SO36
Berlin, Berlin, GermanyApril 25, 2025
Technikum
Munich, Bavaria, GermanySetlist incomplete and out of order
1. Freestyle
2. Step Into a World (Rapture's Delight)
3. MC's Act Like They Don't Know
4. The MC
5. A Friend
6. 50 More Years of Hip Hop
7. Out for Fame
8. Remix for P Is Free(Boogie Down Productions cover)
9. I'm Still #1(Boogie Down Productions cover)
10. Sound of da Police
11. Higher Level
12. Return of the Boom Bap
13. Outta Here
14. Criminal Minded(Boogie Down Productions cover)
15. South Bronx(Boogie Down Productions cover)
April 17, 2025
Dürer Kert
Budapest, Budapest, HungaryMarch 23, 2025
Lisboa Ao Vivo Sala 2
Lisbon, Lisbon, PortugalMarch 8, 2025
Lincoln's Beard Brewing
Miami, Florida, United States1. Freestyle
2. Step Into a World (Rapture's Delight)
3. MC's Act Like They Don't Know
4. I'm Still #1(Boogie Down Productions cover)
5. Freestyle
6. Invaders
7. Sound of da Police
8. A Friend
9. Higher Level
10. Freestyle
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12. Return of the Boom Bap
13. The MC
14. Outta Here
15. Criminal Minded(Boogie Down Productions cover)
16. South Bronx(Boogie Down Productions cover)
17. The Bridge Is Over(Boogie Down Productions cover)
March 2, 2025
Santander Arena
Reading, Pennsylvania, United StatesMarch 1, 2025
House of Independents
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United StatesFebruary 27, 2025
Baltimore Soundstage
Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesJanuary 17, 2025
The Midway
San Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 29, 2024
Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub
Sacramento, California, United StatesOctober 24, 2024
The Holding Company
San Diego, California, United StatesOctober 17, 2024
Yoshi's Oakland
Oakland, California, United StatesKRS-One has 4 upcoming concerts. They will be performing in cities including Milano, Roma, Castel Volturno, Kemptthal. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.
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KRS-One has released 20+ albums. Some of their notable releases include I M A M C R U 1 2, Between Da Protests, The World Is MIND. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of KRS-One's most popular tracks include Sound of da Police, MC's Act Like They Don't Know, Step into a World (Rapture's Delight), Outta Here, Black Cop. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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