Rap giant KRS-One wants you to step into a world of intellectual conversation when he becomes the next high-profile guest at Wilmington Public Library on Thursday, April 27. This free event, which ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KRS-One at 2023 ESSENCE Fest KRS-One, born Lawrence “Kris” Parker, is a true lyricist and champion of the authentic culture of hip ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One of the greatest rappers of all time was homeless as a teenager, but ...

Rapper KRS-One attends a press conference for the launch of Smirnoff Signature Mix Series at Element on February 26, 2008, in New York City. (Photo by Scott Wintrow/Getty Images) *Hip-hop icon KRS-One ...

KRS-One is bringing the Hip-Hop anniversary festivities to the culture’s birthplace: 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. KRS-One orchestrated a special celebration at Hip-Hop’s birthplace in the Bronx.

Happy 60th Birthday to the legendary KRS-One, the Blastmaster himself. Born Lawrence Parker in the Bronx, KRS carved out his place in hip hop history as both a lyrical giant and a cultural teacher.

On this day in 1993, Blastmaster KRS-One stepped out on his own and released his first solo album, Return of the Boom Bap, marking a powerful new chapter in the legacy of Boogie Down Productions.

Earlier this week, the Boogie Down Productions OG announced he’s taking over 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx—the same building Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell threw their iconic Back To ...

On Sunday, the team at Verzuz debuted a battle that showcased the culture that birthed the careers of Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, the Verzuz Founding Fathers. Although the event does not declare a ...

The legendary rappers reflected on the current state of hip-hop while celebrating 50 years of the trailblazing genre during Essence Fest in New Orleans Erika Goldring/Getty, Shareif Ziyadat/Getty ...

Hip Hop legend KRS-One has always been an advocate and leader for the culture. The Bronx native is hopeful about the future of Hip Hop and has a vision where a clear distinction is made between the ...

The godfather of hip-hop isn’t about to retire yet. KRS-ONE is still preaching from his pulpit about hip-hop’s relevancy today and, in an interview with DigitalJournal.com, he explains how the ...