The famous American rapper KRS-One Net Worth is estimated to be $10 Million as of 2023. Check out KRS-One Biography, Wife, Age, Height, Weight, and many more details. With an estimated net worth of about $10 million, KRS-One is one of the most incredible sensations in the present generation. He was born on August 20, 1965, in Brooklyn and was drawn to music from a very tender age. He is a trendy face in the music industry especially when it comes to hip-hop. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in the Stop the Violence Movement at the 2008 Bet Awards.
He released âSingle Destructionâ, one of his singles, to raise awareness about curbing violent crimes in black communities. He is presently 58 years old. He has given his 200% to the music industry through his hard work and determination and thus has such a good net worth. To know more about him, letâs dive into the article below. This article will detail KRS-One's Net Worth, income, career, personal life, etc. Also, Check Latto Net Worth.
KRS-One Net Worth
KRS Oneâs net worth is approximated to be around $10 million. He earns his living by being an ĐmĐ”rŃŃĐ°n bĐ°ŃĐ”d Đ°Ńtor, activist, lyricist, rapper, and record producer. He gained the limelight for his mega-hit songs which include âLoveâs Gonna Getâcha (Material Love), âSound of da Policeâ, âMy Philosophyâ and many more.
Net Worth:
$10 Million
Date of Birth:
Aug 20, 1965 (58 years old)
Gender:
Male
Height:
6 ft 3 in (1.93 m)
Profession:
Musician, Lyricist, Author, Master of Ceremonies, Professor, Teacher, Screenwriter, Record producer, Writer, Actor
The primary source of his income comes from his super hit songs, authored books, and movies. It has been estimated that he earned about $8,500 from his album âSurvival Skillsâ which was in collaboration with Buckshot. Some more of his earnings in various things are mentioned below-
$500,000 from the album âCriminal Mindedâ which was certified gold by RIAA.
$500,000 from the album âBy All Means Necessaryâ which was certified gold by RIAA
$250,000 from the album âSexâ and âViolenceâ
$600,000 from the album âEdutainmentâ with the hip hop group Boogie Down Productions which was certified gold by RIAA
KRS-One Biography
Born on August 20, 1965, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, his real name is Lawrence âKrisâ Parker. KRS-One and Teacha are the stage names given to him. KRS-One is the abbreviation of âKnowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyoneâ. His father was from the island of Trinidad and Jamaican was his step-father. He completed his education at William E Grady CTE High School.
At the age of 16, he lived at a homeless shelter in the South Bronx as he left home to become a master of ceremonies. There he was dubbed Lord Krishna by the residents. During that period, he encountered Scott Sterling, a youth counselor, and there a DJ/MC relationship commenced. You may also like Jack Harlow Net Worth.
Full Name
KRS-One
Net Worth
$10 Million
Date Of Birth
August 20, 1965
Place Of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, USA
Height
1.93 m, 1.93 m
Profession
Musician, rapper
Nationality
American, American
Spouse
Ms. Melodie (m. 1987â1992), Simone Parker
Children
Randy Hubbard Parker
Parents
N/A
Siblings
Kenny Parker, Kenny Parker
Awards
BET Hip Hop Awards, an Urban Music Award
Music Groups
Boogie Down Productions, Boogie Down Productions
Nominations
Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
Talking about his personal life
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He was also engaged in graffiti, which is a street art activity, by joining the alias KRS-One. In 1987, he with his youth counselor, Sterling (also known as DJ Scott La Rock) created Boogie Down Productions and released their debut album under the title âCriminal Mindedâ.
He married Ramona Parker but their marriage ended in 1992. On July 6, 2007, Randy Parker, his stepson was found dead in his apartment in Atlanta, Georgia. He was blamed for the shooting and listed the cause as suicide. Predator Prime, his son is an aspiring music producer and DJ.
KRS-One Career
KRS-One began his career as one-third of the Boogie Down Productions which is one of the hip hop groups and he was along with DJ Scott La Rock and Derrick âD-Niceâ Jones. He was rejected and the sparking came to be known as âThe Bridge Warsâ. He decided to form another rap group with Sterling which they named âScott La Rock and the Celebrity Threeâ. Later they decided to call themselves Boogie Down Productions.
âCriminal Mindedâ was released as their debut album in the year 1987. Later on this year, Scott La Rock was shot dead as he attempted to mediate a dispute between a teenager and D-Nice (a BDP member). During this period, KRS-One was praised as one of the first MCs to incorporate Jamaican style into hip-hop, which he did more controversially and powerfully. Must Check ASAP Ferg Net Worth.
After five successful solo albums under Boogie Down Productions, he decided to commence his journey solo. He released his first solo album entitled âReturn of the Boom Bapâ in the year 1993. In 1995, he formed a group with the name âChannel Liveâ and most of its album âStation Identificationâ was produced by him in the company of Rheji Burrell and Salaam Remi. âI Got Nextâ, the album which was released in 1997, astonished his fans.
Its lead single âSingle into a World (Raptureâs Delight) achieved the third position on the Billboard 200. This album can be said as his best-selling solo album. The same year, he secured his position as a vice president of artist and repertoire at Reprise Records.
In 2000, he with DJ Tomekk, Torch, and MC Rene made a video for the âReturn of Hip Hopâ. In 2001, he resigned from his A&R position at Reprise Records and recorded albums starting with âThe Sneak Attackâ on Koch Records. In 2002, he released âSpiritually Mindedâ.
âSurvival Skillsâ was officially released on September 15, 2009, and debuted at 62nd position on the Billboard 200. It gained several positive reviews and around 8,500 copies were sold in its first week. In May 2010, he performed at the annual âRock Against Racismâ at SUNY New Paltz. Recently in 2020, he released âBetween Da Protestsâ his 23rd solo album.
He also founded âThe Temple of Hip Hopâ which is a ministry, archive, school, and society to maintain and promote Hip Hop culture. Every year Hip Hop Appreciation Week is celebrated on the third week of May. Must Read Daddy Yankee Net Worth.
He has also worked in films like âRhyme and Punishmentâ, âGhettoPhysicsâ, âHidden Colorsâ, etc.
He has achieved numerous awards like â
Lifetime Achievement in 2007
VH1 Hip Hop Honours in 2004
Living Legend Award in 2009
Bronx Walk of Fame in 2001
He has also penned some books which include-
Break the Chain KRS-One in 1994
The Science of Rap in 1996
Ruminations in 2003
The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument in 2009
