KRS-One Filmography

Born:
August 20, 1965
Occupation:
Actor
Birth name:
Laurence Krisna Parker

  • Talib Kweli: Live at the Shrine

    Actors: Talib Kweli, KRS-One

    Synopsis: This concert release features rapper Talib Kweli delivering well over a dozen songs including "Say Something," "Eternalists," "Never Been in Love," and "Hostile Gospel," with the help of some friends such as KRS-ONE and Strong Arm Steady. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

    2008

  • Freestyle Fanatiks

    Actors: Eminem, KRS-One, Common, Nelly, The Roots

    2007

  • BET Hip Hop Awards 2007

    Actors: T.I., Kanye West, Lil' Wayne, Common, KRS-One

    Synopsis: Hosted by Katt Williams, the 2007 BET Hip Hop Awards gives its regards to the best hip hop and urban musicians of the year. Guest performances include Nelly, Common, and Kanye West, among many others. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide Read More

    2007

  • Finally Sayin' What I Really Mean...

    2006

  • The Art of 16 Bars

    Synopsis: The Art of 16 Bars features interviews with major hip-hop stars that involve them discussing how they rose to prominence. Among the artists who offer their insights are 50 Cent, Nas, Kanye West, Russell Simmons, and The RZA. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

    2005

  • Five Sides of a Coin

    Actors: DJ Spooky, Michael Franti, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, John Lurie, KRS-One

    Synopsis: This history and culture of hip-hop, as rapping, street dancing, and graffiti art grew from a local phenomenon in the South Bronx to an art form embraced around the world, are examined in this documentary from filmmaker Paul Kell. Focusing on the more intelligent and "conscious" side of hip-hop Read More

    11/12/04

  • Letter to the President

    Synopsis: Documentary filmmaker Thomas Gibson directed this investigation into the rise of the Republican right wing in America, and how this has impacted the African-American community. Letter to the President explores the different way in which the policies Reagan and Bush administrations have damaged the Read More

    2004

  • Hip Hop Peace and Unity Fest

    Synopsis: The biggest names in hip-hop take the stage along some of the hottest up-and-comers out there for a massive outdoor concert staged to spread positive energy and encourage peace, social consciousness, and unity among hip-hop fans everywhere. From the legendary lyrical skills of such groundbreaking Read More

    2004

  • Beef II

    Synopsis: Documentary filmmaker Peter Spirer directed this follow-up to his film Beef. Just like the first movie, Beef II studies the many feuds that both fuel and plague the world of hip-hop music. Featuring narration by actor Keith David (Platoon, Clockers), the film features interview with such rap stars Read More

    2004

  • Blaze Battle, Round 1

    Synopsis: Hosted by rapper KRS-One, Blaze MC Battle, Round 1 showcases a competition in which up-and-coming MCs challenge each other in verbal competition. These battles helped form the hip-hop community and have produced such famous artists as Eminem. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

    2004

  • 2-Pac 4-Ever

    Actors: KRS-One, Tupac Shakur

    Synopsis: Directed by first-time filmmaker Jay Lee Thomas, 2-Pac 4-Ever is one of the many documentaries about the life of rapper Tupac Shakur. KRS-One provides the narration. This film contains live footage, prison clips, and home movies. Commentary is offered by Too Short, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Mike Tyson Read More

    2003

  • Soundz of Spirit

    Synopsis: The documentary Soundz of Spirit, an attempt to make viewers understand a lesser-recognized aspect of hip-hop life, involves interviews with a variety of hip-hop artists who discuss how their spiritual life interacts with their creative life. Among the artists interviewed are KRS-1, Andre 3000 Read More

    2003

  • War on Wax: Rivalries in Hip-Hop

    2003

  • Rock Da Houze

    Synopsis: A band of friends endure much suffering while trying to achieve their dreams of becoming music superstars. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide Read More

    2002

  • Hip Hop Story: Tha Movie

    Synopsis: Since the mid-'70s, hip-hop music has evolved from a street corner phenomenon based in New York City to a sound and style that has made its mark on nearly every level of popular culture around the world. Hip Hop Story: Tha Movie is a documentary which examines the rise of hip-hop and rap music Read More

    2002

  • The Freshest Kids: A History of the B-Boy

    Synopsis: In the early '70s, the rough-and-tumble South Bronx gave birth to several distinct but related phenomena which would in time be heard around the world. A disc jockey named Kool Herc who spun records at block parties began digging up obscure records with great rhythm breaks, and he began cutting Read More

    2001

  • Boricua's Bond

    Actors: Frankie Negron, Val Lik, Ramses Ignacio, Jorge Gautier, Jesglar Cabral

    Synopsis: The feature directorial and screenwriting debut of 21-year-old Russian-born, American-bred Val Lik, Boricua's Bond is a harsh portrait of life in one of New York's tougher neighborhoods. Tommy (salsa star Frankie Negron) is a young Puerto Rican painter who is part of a tight circle of friends that Read More

    6/21/00

  • The Best of Word Up!

    1990

  • Hip Hop Massive

    Actors: KRS-One, Invisible Skratch Piklz, Gang Starr, Grand Master Melle Mel, D.J. Relm

    Synopsis: Hip Hop Massive captures the day-to-day lives of a number of hip-hop artists and other members of Miami's rap culture. Among the performers who appear on this release are KRS-One, A-Trak, and Grandmaster Melle Mel. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

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