Lawrence Krisna Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage name KRS-One, is an American rapper. Over his career, he has been known by several pseudonyms including "Kris Parker", "The Blastmaster", "The Teacha", and "The Philosopher". KRS-One is a significant figure in the hip hop community and is often credited by critics and other hip hop artists as epitomizing the "essence" of an MC and for being one of the greatest MC's to hold the mic.   At the 2008 BET Awards, KRS-One was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, for all his work and effort towards the Stop the Violence Movement as well as the overall pioneering of hip-hop music and culture.

KRS-One and Buckshot are currently working on a group album set to be released in 2009 on Duck Down Records.

KRS One and New York producer Domingo have squashed the beef they had and are releasing a digital single to iTunes on November 25th. The single titled "Radio" will also feature Utah up and comer Eneeone and is dedicated to underground MC's that dont get the radio airplay they deserve