KRS-One

Lawrence "Kris" Parker, born on August 20, 1965, widely known as KRS-One (an abbreviation for "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an influential American rapper hailing from the South Bronx. Rising to fame with Boogie Down Productions, formed with DJ Scott La Rock in the mid-1980s, KRS-One is renowned for tracks like "Sound of da Police," "Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)," and "My Philosophy," earning the group acclaim and awards in their early years.