AKA Lawrence Krisna Parker

Born: 20-Aug-1965
Birthplace: Bronx, NY

Gender: Male
Religion: Hindu [1]
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Rapper

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Father figure for hip-hop

Hip-hop artist who started Boogie Down Productions label. His name stands for "Knowledge Reigns Supreme - Over Nearly Everything". Founded the Temple of Hip-Hop, a hip-hop preservation society that promotes peace. In 1991, he rapped about the shoddy quality of commercial radio in the United States with R.E.M. in Radio Song.

    Boogie Down Productions (1986-92)
    Temple of Hip-Hop Founder

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (21-Jan-2012) · Himself
    Good Hair (18-Jan-2009) · Himself
    Bomb It (27-Apr-2007) · Himself
    Beef II (30-Aug-2004) · Himself
    Beef (Aug-2003) · Himself
    Boricua's Bond (21-Jun-2000)
    Subway Stories: Tales From the Underground (17-Aug-1997)
    Rhyme & Reason (5-Mar-1997) · Himself
    Who's the Man? (23-Apr-1993)

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