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KRS-One

Rapper Quaking the industry with DJ Scott La Rock on the classic tracks “The Bridge Is Over” and “South Bronx,” KRS-One’s 1987 debut immediately established him as a hip hop king. Following the release of Criminal Minded, the co-creator of Boogie Down Productions elevated his position in rap’s hierarchy with socially conscious anthems like “Self Destruction” and “Sound of da Police.” With over 20 albums and 37 gold and platinum plaques, “The Teacher” founded rap’s only educational institution, the Temple of Hip Hop, in 2001. KRS-One (whose name is an acronym for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone) is also an actor, activist, four-time author and former vice president and A&R at Reprise Records. In honor of his involvement in the Stop the Violence Movement and his overall contributions to hip hop, the pioneering emcee has been the recipient of numerous tributes and accolades, including BET’s 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award and VH1’s 2004 Hip Hop Honors.

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Stop the Violence Movement, "Self-Destruction"

After two fatal shooting incidents — one of a fan at a Boogie Down Productions and Public Enemy concert and another that took the life of BDP member Scott La Rock — KRS-One formed the Stop the Violence Movement in 1989. He recruited Stetsasonic, K...

KRS-One, "Sound of Da Police"

This 1993 classic from KRS-One cleverly compares police to overseers. "After 400 years, I got no choices," Kris raps.

Boogie Down Productions, "South Bronx"

With 50 Cent and French Montana squabbling, KRS One and MC Shan's old Bronx-Queens interborough beef is back on. French could dust off Kris's classic boast for a powerful round-one uppercut. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Teacher KRS-One

KRS-One has redefined the definition of a teacher since his early rap days, but he also has led classrooms at over 500 universities and colleges over the last 15 years on hip hop and metaphysical knowledge. (Photo: Arnold Turner/WireImage)

KRS-One

Hip hop legend KRS-One performed the song "Ocean Within" for the Slam soundtrack. Along with continuing to make classic hip hop tunes like 2009's "Hip Hop Lives" the Blastmaster also founded the organization, Temple of Hip Hop. (Photo: Larry Bus...

Down With BDP

The business maven had strong roots in hip hop's early beginnings. He was down with KRS-One's Boogie Down Productions and was always with D-Nice, KRS and the late La Rock. (Photo: Jive Records)

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