Lawrence Krisna Parker (born August 20, 1965), known as KRS-One, is an American hip hop MC of Jamaican descent. Over his career he has been known by several pseudonyms, including Kris Parker, The Blastmaster and The Teacha. KRS-One is a significant figure in the hip hop community and is often referenced in works by other hip hop artists and critics as being the "essence" of an MC and among the greatest rappers to hold the mic. KRS-One, short for "Kris Number One", was originally Parker's graffiti tag. While Parker lived on the streets in his teenage years, he frequently accompanied the Hare Krishnas. Hence, "Kris"na. He began using it as his stage moniker and later devised a backronym for the name: Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone.
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