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.

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KRS-One Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 32)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 10, 2010
"Trinity International Hip Hop Festival" / Kosha Dillz / Flex Matthews / KRS-One

Trinity International Hip Hop Festival

Trinity College Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Apr 09, 2010
"Trinity International Hip Hop Festival" / Kosha Dillz / Flex Matthews / KRS-One

Trinity International Hip Hop Festival

Trinity College Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Apr 09, 2010 –
Apr 11, 2010
Rock n Roll Resort 2010
KRS-One / Rubblebucket / Soulive / Break Science / Eliot Lipp / New Riders of the Purple Sage / Roots of Creation / Exit Clov / Jim Weider's Project Percolator
Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, New York, United States
Feb 27, 2010
KRS-One Shattuck Down Low Berkeley, California, United States
Feb 26, 2010
KRS-One The Terrace Pasadena, California, United States
Feb 19, 2010
KRS-One The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, California, United States
Feb 13, 2010
KRS-One / Mc Overlord Scoot Inn Austin, Texas, United States
Jan 29, 2010
KRS-One / Donnie Goines / Jah C / Antidote / Eternia / DJ Eleven Southpaw New York, New York, United States
Dec 05, 2009
Veil Era / KRS-One The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, California, United States
Dec 04, 2009
KRS-One The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, California, United States
Sep 17, 2009
KRS-One The Crazy Donkey Farmingdale, New York, United States
Sep 15, 2009
KRS-One / Buckshot S.O.B.'s New York, New York, United States
Sep 04, 2009
KRS-One Blondie's Detroit Detroit, Michigan, United States
Aug 29, 2009
J&R Musicfest
"J&R Musicfest" / roy hargrove / Roberta Gambarini / Nikki Yanofsky / LeToya Luckett / KRS-One / Buckshot
City Hall Park New York, New York, United States
Aug 09, 2009
Rock the Bells
Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley / Nas / The Roots / Common / Busta Rhymes / House of Pain / Big Boi / Reflection Eternal / Tech N9ne / RZA / KRS-One / Sage Francis / Slaughterhouse / Slum Village / M.O.P. / Raekwon / K'naan / The Knux / Supernatural / Necro / Eyedea & Abilities / Buckshot / Chali 2na / Pete Rock / Psycho Realm / Mystik Journeymen / Alchemist / Tabi Bonney / B. Dolan / Mickey Factz / Krizz Kaliko Show all bands
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Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
Aug 08, 2009
Nas / Ice Cube / Busta Rhymes / Common / The Roots / Tech N9ne / House of Pain / K'naan / Raekwon / Big Boi / RZA / Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley / KRS-One / Slum Village / M.O.P. / Murs / Slaughterhouse / Sage Francis / Evidence / Chali 2na / GZA/Geniu...
Nas / Ice Cube / Busta Rhymes / Common / The Roots / Tech N9ne / House of Pain / K'naan / Raekwon / Big Boi / RZA / Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley / KRS-One / Slum Village / M.O.P. / Murs / Slaughterhouse / Sage Francis / Evidence / Chali 2na / GZA/Genius / Eyedea & Abilities / Necro / Reflection Eternal / The Knux / Psycho Realm / Buckshot / Mickey Factz / Tabi Bonney / B. Dolan / Supernatural / Mystik Journeymen / Evidence & Alchemist / Dj Nino Carta Show all bands
Rock the Bells 2009 San Bernardino, California, United States
Aug 06, 2009
Lollapalooza 2009 Aftershows
Thievery Corporation / Nas / Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley / Busta Rhymes / Big Boi / KRS-One / La Coka Nostra / K'naan / Slum Village / Chali 2na / The Knux / RZA / GZA/Genius / Pete Rock / Supernatural / House of Pain / Reflection Eternal / Slaughterhouse / Federico Aubele / Tech N9ne Show all bands
House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 02, 2009
"Rock The Bells" / Nas / Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley / Cypress Hill / RZA / Slum Village / Pete Rock / Tech N9ne / Big Boi / The Knux / Slaughterhouse / KRS-One
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Shaw Millennium Park Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Aug 01, 2009
KRS‐One

Rock the Bells

Deer Lake Park Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 01, 2009 –
Aug 02, 2009
Nas / Common / Tech N9ne / Talib Kweli / K'naan / Big Boi / Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley / Raekwon / KRS-One / Joe Budden / Slum Village / Slaughterhouse / Royce da 5'9" / Pete Rock / Chali 2na / Hi-Tek / Reflection Eternal / Crooked I / Supernatural
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Deer Lake Park Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Jul 19, 2009
Rock the Bells
"Rock The Bells" / Nas / Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley / The Roots / Common / Big Boi / House of Pain / La Coka Nostra / Chali 2na / Tech N9ne / Talib Kweli & Hi Tek / K'naan / Pete Rock / Supernatural / KRS-One / RZA / Sage Francis / Slaughterhouse / Slum Village / M.O.P. / Raekwon / Necro / Eyedea & Abilities / Psycho Realm / Evidence & Alchemist / Buckshot / Mystik Journeymen / B. Dolan / Mickey Factz / Tabi Bonney / Murs Show all bands
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Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, New York, United States
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Jul 18, 2009
Mickey Factz / B. Dolan / Nas / Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley / Common / Big Boi / KRS-One / House of Pain / Reflection Eternal / Tech N9ne / K'naan / The Knux / Chali 2na / RZA / Sage Francis / Slaughterhouse / Slum Village / M.O.P. / Necro / Eyedea & ...
Mickey Factz / B. Dolan / Nas / Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley / Common / Big Boi / KRS-One / House of Pain / Reflection Eternal / Tech N9ne / K'naan / The Knux / Chali 2na / RZA / Sage Francis / Slaughterhouse / Slum Village / M.O.P. / Necro / Eyedea & Abilities / Psycho Realm / Evidence & Alchemist / Buckshot / Mystic Journeymen / Tabi Bonney / The Roots / Raekwon / Dj Nino Carta Show all bands
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Xfinity Center Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
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Kanye West / Nas / Rakim / KRS-One
Dec 10, 2006
 New York, New York, United States
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Kanye West / Nas / Rakim / KRS-One
Dec 10, 2006
 New York, New York, United States
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KRS-One / Seiji Oda / Stunnaman02 / DJ Q-Bert
Jan 17, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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"TIBETAN FREEDOM CONCERT '98 (Washington DC)"
Jun 13 - 14, 1998
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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KRS-One on Apr 5, 2012 [434-small]

KRS-One
Apr 5, 2012
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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KRS‐One on Mar 23, 2012 [043-small]

KRS‐One
Mar 23, 2012
 Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Coachella 2002 on Apr 27, 2002 [230-small]

Coachella 2002
Apr 27 - 28, 2002
 Indio, California, United States
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KRS-One on Apr 29, 1992 [345-small]

KRS-One
Apr 29, 1992
 Fairborn, Ohio, United States
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KRS-One / Mad Lion on Mar 5, 1994 [850-small]

KRS-One / Mad Lion
Mar 5, 1994
 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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"TIBETAN FREEDOM CONCERT '98 (Washington DC)" on Jun 13, 1998 [435-small]

"TIBETAN FREEDOM CONCERT '98 (Washington DC)"
Jun 13 - 14, 1998
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Jun 1, 2018
 New York, New York, United States
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