KRS-One Concert History

KRS-One (born Lawrence Parker on August 20, 1965 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York) is an American hip-hop MC. Over his career he has been known by several pseudonyms, including Kris Parker, KRS One, KRS-ONE (as given at his site), The Blastmaster and The Teacha. KRS-One is an acronym for "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everybody". KRS-One is a significant figure in the hip hop community and is often referenced in works by other hip hop artists and critics as being the 'essence' of an MC and one of the greatest to ever hold the mic.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 13, 2003
KRS-One Rosebud Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
May 09, 2003
KRS-One / Dead Prez / DJ Willow / Lost & Found Generation The Catalyst Santa Cruz, California, United States
May 07, 2003
KRS-One / 4th Avenue Jones / Ave. Star Ent. House of Blues Anaheim Anaheim, California, United States
Apr 07, 2003
KRS-One / Dalek / DJ Cre8 / Melo Grant Higher Ground South Burlington, Vermont, United States
Apr 02, 2003
KRS-One Cat's Cradle Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
Feb 13, 2003
KRS-One 9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
Jan 09, 2003
KRS-One / Mr. Lif / Lost & Found Generation / Bukue One / DJ Willow The Catalyst Santa Cruz, California, United States
Jul 06, 2002
KRS-One / Big East / Voice Higher Ground South Burlington, Vermont, United States
Apr 27, 2002 –
Apr 28, 2002
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Empire Polo Club Indio, California, United States
Apr 22, 2002
KRS-One / Blackalicious / K-Otix / Talib Kweli

KRS-One / Blackalicious / K-Otix / Talib Kweli

Numbers Houston, Texas, United States
Apr 19, 2002
KRS-One / Talib Kweli / blackalicious / K-Otix The Canyon Club Dallas, Texas, United States
Apr 18, 2002
Talib Kweli / KRS-One / K-Otix / blackalicious

Talib Kweli / KRS-One / Blackalicious / K-Otix

Howlin' Wolf New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Feb 27, 2002
KRS-One 9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
Feb 15, 2002
KRS-One / Sankofa Cat's Cradle Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
Feb 08, 2002
KRS-One / Hank D Rosebud Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 29, 2002
KRS-One / Arsonists / Elementrix Higher Ground South Burlington, Vermont, United States
Jun 25, 2001
KRS-One 9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
Apr 12, 2001
KRS-One Cat's Cradle Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
Mar 02, 2001
KRS-One / Slick Rick / Doug E. Fresh / Whodini / Stetsasonic Irving Plaza New York, New York, United States
Feb 23, 2001
KRS-One / Big East 9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States

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The Have Not$ / Lenny Lashley's Gang of One / KRS-One / Blak Madeen on Sep 28, 2018 [823-small]

The Have Not$ / Lenny Lashley's Gang of One / KRS-One / Blak Madeen
Sep 28, 2018
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Rakim / KRS-One / Nice And Smooth / DMC on Jan 28, 2022 [589-small]

Rakim / KRS-One / Nice And Smooth / DMC
Jan 28, 2022
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / KRS-One / Nice And Smooth / DMC on Jan 28, 2022 [590-small]

Rakim / KRS-One / Nice And Smooth / DMC
Jan 28, 2022
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / KRS-One / Nice And Smooth / DMC on Jan 28, 2022 [591-small]

Rakim / KRS-One / Nice And Smooth / DMC
Jan 28, 2022
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / KRS-One / Nice And Smooth / DMC on Jan 28, 2022 [592-small]

Rakim / KRS-One / Nice And Smooth / DMC
Jan 28, 2022
 New York, New York, United States
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Rakim / KRS-One / Nice And Smooth / DMC on Jan 28, 2022 [593-small]

Rakim / KRS-One / Nice And Smooth / DMC
Jan 28, 2022
 New York, New York, United States
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KRS-One / Masta Ace / SlimKid3 / DJ Nu-Mark on Sep 2, 2018 [545-small]

KRS-One / Masta Ace / SlimKid3 / DJ Nu-Mark
Sep 2, 2018
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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KRS-One / Big Daddy Kane / Doug E. Fresh / Rakim / Slick Rick on Aug 19, 2023 [235-small]

KRS-One / Big Daddy Kane / Doug E. Fresh / Rakim / Slick Rick
Aug 19, 2023
 Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
  Uploaded by Jacqui Johnston

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has KRS-One had?

KRS-One has had 356 concerts.

What genre is KRS-One?

KRS-One is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, Underground Hip-Hop, Gangster Rap, Alternative Hip Hop, Hardcore Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop, Conscious Hip Hop, Boom Bap, Turntablism, Hiphop, Old School Hip Hop, Political Hip Hop, Golden Age Hip Hop, and Bronx Hip Hop.

When is the next KRS-One concert?

The next KRS-One concert is on May 12, 2024 at Whiskey a Go Go in West Hollywood, California, United States.

When was the last KRS-One concert?

The last KRS-One concert was on March 31, 2024 at Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, United States. The bands that performed were: KRS-One / Reef the Lost Cauze / CSW.

What setlist does KRS-One play live?

The songs that KRS-One performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 01, 2023 concert at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre in Mableton, Georgia, United States:

  1. Step Into a World (Rapture's Delight)

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