Undoubtedly one of the most respected artists in the music industry, KRS One's 20-year career demonstrates not only longevity, but true and lasting leadership as well. Critical of materialism and immaturity in Hip Hop, KRS One continuously puts his money (and his work) where his mouth is.

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Activism
Over the last five months, KRS One has met with influential institutions on behalf of the Hip Hop community to discuss the culture's public image and urge content providers to instate positive change. Dynamic meetings have occurred with BET's Senior VP of Music Programming and Talent, Steven Hill as well as Matt Smith of the network's Rap City program. He has also held meetings with representatives from VH1 and MTV. KRS One also participated in a prestigious panel discussion with FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin and spoke at length with Koch Records President Alan Grunblatt and Jeff Harleston at Geffen Records about the need for the decriminalization of Hip Hop.

Stop The Violence Movement Recording Project
While music's elite schmoozed and boozed for Los Angeles Grammy Week, KRS One focused his energy on curbing violence in American society. A leader among leaders, KRS One focused his influence to confirm vocal contributions from 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Cassidy, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Lil Mama, Talib Kweli and MC Lyte for a recording project benefiting his newly revitalized Stop the Violence Movement. Building on support from these artists, KRS One locked himself into the Los Angeles Recording School for three days of sessions February 7-9. Nelly, David Banner, The Game, Chamillionaire and 55 other artists joined the legendary artist/activist over the weekend as he produced a historic audio and video recording for the Stop the Violence Movement. KRS One also welcomed cornerstones of the LA underground like 2Mex (Visionaries), Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples) and Planet Asia, demonstrating a true connection to community through the three days of recording sessions, which also included Raheem DeVaughn. The resulting music project, produced by Duane Darock Ramos, will be distributed through the Stop the Violence Movement to promote peace and non-violent means of conflict resolution.

Band Members

KRS-One

Website

www.myspace.com/templeofhiphop