KRS One: podcast appearances and interviews

Lawrence Parker, known professionally as KRS-One, is an American rapper and singer from the Bronx. Born on August 20, 1965, he gained prominence as a member of the hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions, which he formed with DJ Scott La Rock in the mid-1980s. The group received critical acclaim and numerous awards in their early years, with their debut album Criminal Minded playing a significant role in their rise. Following the tragic death of Scott La Rock, KRS-One continued the group as a solo project and began releasing records under his own name in 1993. He is known for influential songs such as Sound of da Police, Love's Gonna Get'cha Material Love, and My Philosophy, and is recognized for his lyricism and themes addressing social issues. Politically active, KRS-One initiated the Stop the Violence Movement after La Rock's death and has expressed his activism also through his stance as a vegan, highlighting issues in songs like Beef. Widely regarded as an influential figure in hip-hop, KRS-One has had a lasting impact on many artists within the genre.