Lawrence “Krishna” Parker is a Bronx, New York-born rapper, a recording artist as well as a producer who is best known for his work on the album “Criminal Minded”. Lawrence is better known by his stage name “KRS-One”. An Afro-American born on 20 August 1965, KRS is also a noted author. He has been active in the field of music since 1984.
A very popular face in the music industry when it comes to hip hop, how rich is KRS-One at the moment? As of 2015, KRS has amassed a net worth which is estimated to be $6 million. Obviously, his major source of income is his ongoing career in music, but apart from music, another strong source of his income is his authored books which are selling well in the market. Occasionally producing records has also been helpful to his rising wealth.
KRS-One Net Worth $6 Million
Raised in Brooklyn, KRS was drawn to music from an early age. To follow his dreams to become a successful musician, he left home at the age of sixteen and initially lived in homeless shelters. His musical career started when he met Scott Sterling (LaRock) who shared his dream, and the duo created Boogie Down Production; they released their debut album entitled “Criminal Minds” in 1987 which became KRS’s stepping stone towards a full time career music. By this time, Lawrence was already using his stage name KRS-One, which is an abbreviation for “Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone”.
After the release of their album, Scott was shot dead in an external incident, and eventually KRS took hold of the group and started recording, although at this point in time he was mostly recording solo. Being a part of the group, Boogie Down Productions, KRS has released a total of six studio albums including “Edutainment” and “Sex and Violence” among others. In his solo career until now, he has released fourteen studio albums including “I Got Next”, “Kristyles”, and “Keep Right”. His most recent album was “Never Forget EP” which was released in 2013. All of these albums have been very significant in adding to KRS-One’s wealth.
For his contribution in the field of music, KRS has earned various reputable awards including two BET Hip Hop Awards, an Urban Music Award and many more.
Apart from his music, he is also noted for being an author of four of his books which include “. Mostly noted for his activeness in politics, he is popular for addressing political regards in his songs. Even though not extensively, his books have also added to KRS’s riches.
As for his personal life, KRS–One is an advocate against violence, and has made a name as a social activist who raises his voice against violence in every way possible. A vegan, KRS-One was married to Melodie(1987-92), and had a step son from his partner Simone who was found dead in his own apartment which was later clarified to be a suicide. For now, multi-millionaire KRS is living his celebrated life recording songs under the label Jive and being active in social works.
Ms. Melodie, Simone Parker, Sound of da Police, Step into a World, MC's Act Like They Don't Know, Ms. Melodie, Simone Parker, Sound of da Police, Step into a World, MC's Act Like They Don't Know
Children
Randy Hubbard Parker, Randy Hubbard Parker
Parents
Sheffiend Brown, Jacqueline Jones, Sound of da Police, Step into a World, MC's Act Like They Don't Know, Sheffiend Brown, Jacqueline Jones, Sound of da Police, Step into a World, MC's Act Like They Don't Know
Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
Movies
Beef II, Beef, The Freshest Kids: A History of the B-Boy, Good Hair, Rhyme & Punishment, Letter to the President, NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell, Bomb It, War on Wax: Rivalries in Hip Hop, Talib Kweli: Live at the Shrine, Female American Rap Stars, Freestyle Fanatiks, Hip-Hop Peace and Unity Fest, T...
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Rap is something you do; hip-hop is something we live.
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It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.
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Fact
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Krs-One's first album with a parental advisory was A Retrospective in 2000, but was not the first album to have profanity in it.
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Provided backing vocals to REM's "Radio Song" from the album "Out of Time.".
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He was nicknamed "Krishna" as a youth because he enjoyed discussing philosophy with Hare Krishnas who gave out food near the homeless shelter he was living in. He sometimes claims "Krisna" as his legal middle name.
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The name "KRS-One" stands for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone.
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Has an on-going battle with Nelly over what real hip-hop is.
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Was homeless from the ages of 13 to 20.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Angry Birds
2016
performer: "Sound of Da Police" / writer: "Sound of Da Police" - as Lawrence Parker
Morris from America
2016
writer: "Come Clean" - as C. Parker
Ride Along 2
2016
performer: "Sound of da Police" / writer: "Sound of da Police" - as Lawrence Parker
Battlefield Hardline
2015
Video Game performer: "Sound of Da Police" / writer: "Sound of Da Police"
Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again
2014
TV Movie documentary writer: "Jenny from the Block" - as Lawrence Parker
Ride Along
2014
performer: "Sounds Of Da Police" / writer: "Sounds Of Da Police" - as Lawrence Krsone Parker
This Is the End
2013
performer: "Step Into a World Rapture's Delight" / writer: "Step Into a World Rapture's Delight" - as Lawrence Parker
Beta Test
2013
Short performer: "Disaster Kit"
The Central Park Five
2012
Documentary writer: "Yo Slippin"
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012
Documentary performer: "MC's Act Like They Don't Know" / writer: "MC's Act Like They Don't Know"
Attack the Block
2011
performer: "Sound of Da Police"
Tony Hawk: Ride
2009
Video performer: "Robot"
The Wackness
2008
performer: "I Can't Wake Up" / writer: "I Can't Wake Up" - as Lawrence Parker
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
2007
Video Game performer: "Pack Up Remix"
Gossip Girl
2007
TV Series writer - 1 episode
It's a Boy Girl Thing
2006
writer: "Jenny from the Block" - as Lawrence Parker
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
2005
as Lawrence Parker, "The Bridge is Over", "9MM Goes Bang" / performer: "The Bridge is Over" / producer: "The Bridge is Over"
Assault on Precinct 13
2005
performer: "Generique Assault"
Beef II
2004
Video documentary performer: "Clear Em Out", "Ova Here"
The Manchurian Candidate
2004
producer: "Love's Gonna Get 'cha Material Love" / writer: "Love's Gonna Get 'cha Material Love"
Tony Hawk's Underground 2
2004
Video Game writer: "Soul Brother #1" - as Parker Lawrence
Beef
2003
Documentary producer: "South Bronx"
Anne B. Real
2003
performer: "Womanology" / writer: "Womanology"
Monkey Dust
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
BMX XXX
2002
Video Game performer: "Step Into A World Rapture's Delight"
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
2001
Video Game performer: "Hush"
Grind Session
2000
Video Game performer: "Out for Fame" / writer: "Out for Fame" - as Lawrence Parker
The Yards
2000
performer: "R.E.A.L.I.T.Y." 1995 - as Krs-One / writer: "R.E.A.L.I.T.Y." 1995 - as Lawrence Parker
The Corruptor
1999
performer: "5 Boroughs" / writer: "5 Boroughs" - as K. Parker
Bulworth
1998
performer: "Bulworth They Talk About It While We Live It" / writer: "Bulworth They Talk About It While We Live It" - as C. Parker
He Got Game
1998
performer: "Unstoppable" / writer: "Unstoppable"
Caught Up
1998
performer: "Ey-Yo! The Reggae Virus" / producer: "Ey-Yo! The Reggae Virus" / writer: "Ey-Yo! The Reggae Virus" - as L. Parker
How to Be a Player
1997
writer: "Down wit Us" - as Lawrence Parker
Dangerous Ground
1997
performer: "Rapaz R.N. Dainja Chain Me to the Gear Re-mix"
High School High
1996
performer: "High School Rock" - as KRS-ONE / producer: "High School Rock" - as KRS-ONE / writer: "High School Rock" - as L. Parker
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
performer: "Can't Be Wasting My Time" - as KRS-ONE / writer: "Can't Be Wasting My Time" - as L. Parker
Clockers
1995
performer: "Outta Here" / writer: "Outta Here" - as Lawrence Parker
CB4
1993
writer: "Black Cop" - as Lawrence Parker
Beverly Hills, 90210
1991
TV Series performer - 1 episode
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
performer: "I'Mo Get U Sucka", "Jack of Spades" - as KRS-ONE / writer: "I'Mo Get U Sucka", "Jack of Spades" - as KRS-ONE
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
PrimalRap
2008
Krs One
VIP Lounge
2008
TV Series
Boricua's Bond
2000
SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground
1997
TV Movie
Vendor (segment "Subway Car from Hell") (as Kris Parker 'KRS-One')
Who's the Man?
1993
Rashid
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
John Hodgman: Ragnarok
2013
Video
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988
musician: "Jack's Theme"
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Bomb It
2007
Documentary special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer
2013
Documentary
Himself
KRS ONE: Brooklyn to the Bronx
2012
Documentary short
Himself
Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin
2012
Documentary
Himself
Uprising: Hip Hop and the LA Riots
2012
Documentary
Himself
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012
Documentary
Himself
Sample: Not for Sale
2012
Documentary
Himself - Interviewee
Business as Usual: The Exploitation of Hip Hop
2011
Documentary
Himself
Rhyme and Punishment
2011
Documentary
Narrator
Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel 2
2011
Documentary
Himself
Beef: Behind the Bullet
2011
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Best of: BlacksInActionTV.Com
2010
Documentary
Himself
Ghetto Physics
2010
Himself
Concrete Jungle
2009
Documentary
Himself
Red Bull BC ONE New York
2009
TV Movie
Himself / BC ONE Host
6th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors
2009
TV Movie
Himself
What Ever Happened to Hip Hop?
2009
Documentary
Himself
Check It Out! Video
2009
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Good Hair
2009
Documentary
Himself
The Obama Deception: The Mask Comes Off
2009
Video documentary
Himself
Are We Still the Ugly American?
2008
Documentary
Himself
Number One with a Bullet
2008
Documentary
Himself
VIP Lounge
2008
TV Series
Himself
The Truth with Jeff Johnson
2008
TV Series
Himself - Panelist
Classic: Better Than I've Ever Been
2007
Video short
Himself
BET Hip-Hop Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself
4th Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2007
TV Movie
Himself (as KRS-One The Teacha)
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell
2007
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Bomb It
2007
Documentary
Himself
3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2006
TV Movie
Himself
VH1 Goes Inside
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
Musikprogrammet - programmet om musik
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself - Rapper
Letter to the President
2005
Video documentary
Himself - Recording Artist / Activist
The MC: Why We Do It
2005
Video documentary
Himself
The Art of 16 Bars: Get Ya' Bars Up
2005
Video documentary
Himself
Hip-Hop Honors
2004
TV Special
Himself - Honoree
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
2004
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Beef II
2004
Video documentary
Himself - Recording Artist
Def Poetry
2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
Tavis Smiley
2004
TV Series
Himself
Soundz of Spirit
2003
Documentary
Hip Hop Babylon 2
2003
TV Movie documentary
Himself
2Pac 4 Ever
2003
Video documentary
Narrator (voice)
5 Sides of a Coin
2003
Documentary
Himself
Beef
2003
Documentary
Himself - Boogie Down Productions
The Last Poets
2002
TV Movie documentary
Himself
HipHop Story: Tha Movie
2001
Video documentary
Himself
Blaze Battle: The Face-Off 2000 World Championship
2000
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Host
Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme
2000
Documentary
Himself
Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes