| First Name | KRS-One |
| Full Name at Birth | Lawrence Krishna Parker |
| Age | 42 |
| Date of Birth | August 20, 1969 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, N ewyork |
| Height | 6' 4" (193 cm) |
| Build | Large |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Occupation Category | Artist |
| Claim to Fame | Boogie Down Productions/Stop the Violence Movement |
| Music Genre | Hip Hop, Rap |
| Music Style | East Coast Rap, Political Rap, Hardcore Rap |
| Music Mood | Literate, Aggressive, Confident, Provocative, Brash, Passionate, Street-Smart, Fiery, Fierce, Angry, Volatile, Rebellious, Rousing, Ominous, Intense, Hostile, Wry, Amiable/Good-Natured, Confrontational, Menacing, Energetic |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Official Website | duckdown.comkrsone.orgpowerhousebooks.commyspace.com |
Lawrence Krisna Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage names KRS-One (or simply KRS), 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.
Selected KRS-One film and TV show credits: