Krs One

Krs One — hip-hop & rap artist from US.

KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led Boogie Down Productions in the '80s, known for politically charged raps earning him the nickname "the Teacher." After a shift to…

Influence: 63.45% Fanbase: 49.96% Trending: 70.20% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Akai • 41.45% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-09

695,054

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-09

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 16:51:35 UTC

Genres

hip-hop & raphip hoprapconscious hip hopgangster rapeast coast hip hophip-hop/raphardcore hip hopbronx hip hopgolden age hip hopalternative hip hopturntablismpolitical hip hopold school hip hopcontemporary hip hop

Biography

KRS-One, born Kris Parker, led Boogie Down Productions in the '80s, known for politically charged raps earning him the nickname "the Teacher." After a shift to harder beats in the early '90s, he released solo albums like 1993's Return of the Boom Bap and collaborated with MC Shan on 1996's Battle for Rap Supremacy. KRS-One continued his career with releases like 2001's The Sneak Attack and 2012's The BDP Album, reuniting with former BDP DJ Kenny Parker.

Throughout his career, KRS-One navigated shifts in hip-hop trends with albums like 1992's Sex and Violence and 2006's Life on Antagonist Records. Notable feuds with artists like Nelly and reconciliations with Marley Marl marked his journey, culminating in projects like 2007's Hip Hop Lives, aiming to preserve the golden age of hip-hop. KRS-One's legacy as a influential figure in hip-hop continued with his ongoing discography, blending nostalgia with new collaborations.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-09

Krs One speaks to 25-34 & 35-44 audiences with measurable traction in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, BRAZIL. Composition is heavily male (87%), which tightens creative strategy without sacrificing scale. Youtube is the reach engine (10,511 avg views per post), and Instagram supplies credible back-and-forth with core fans. Affinity clusters near Akai, Mixcloud, WNBA, suggesting category lift in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. The result is a partnership that feels earned, not forced.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Krs One score 0.32% — Low bucket.

Brand: AkaiBrand: MixcloudBrand: WNBA

Followers:695,054

Engagements:2,229

Rate:0.3%

Posts:395

Avg Likes:2,157

Avg Comments:154

Avg Views:10,511

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 695,054 · Engagements 2,229 · Rate 0.3% Posts 395 · Views 10,511 · Avg Likes 2,157 · Avg Comments 154 · Avg Views 10,511	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 46% 35-44: 25% 18-24: 21% 45-64: 7%	Largest: 25-34 (46%); next: 35-44 (25%)
Gender Split	Female: 13% Male: 87% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (87%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (53%) UNITED KINGDOM (5%) BRAZIL (4%) CANADA (4%) SOUTH AFRICA (3%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (53%), UNITED KINGDOM (5%), BRAZIL (4%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 1,277 avg likes/post · Youtube: 10,511 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 10,511 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 1,277 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Akai

Score: 41.45

Mixcloud

Score: 24.87

WNBA

Score: 17.60

Pro Tools

Score: 16.54

Amazon Music

Score: 15.33

Ableton

Score: 12.26

Pioneer

Score: 11.66

Beats Electronics

Score: 11.27

Marc O'Polo

Score: 10.23

Everlast

Score: 9.69

SoundCloud

Score: 9.14

iHeartRadio Music Awards

Score: 8.71

Brand	Category	Score
Akai		41.45
Mixcloud		24.87
WNBA		17.60
Pro Tools		16.54
Amazon Music		15.33
Ableton		12.26
Pioneer		11.66
Beats Electronics		11.27
Marc O'Polo		10.23
Everlast		9.69
SoundCloud		9.14
iHeartRadio Music Awards		8.71
ESPN		8.38
New Era		8.10
Los Angeles Lakers		7.34
CNN		7.30
Hennessy		7.07
MTV		6.92
FOX		6.89
NFL		6.33
Sneakerhead		6.02
NBA		5.84
Spotify Music		5.51
NBC		4.87
Verizon		4.71
Sega		4.27
Timberland		4.22
Comedy Central		3.82
Mortal Kombat		3.76
Universal		3.64
Warner Bros		3.62
Matrix		3.59
Uber		3.58
Kodak		3.45
Cadillac		3.36
WWE		3.27
Columbia Pictures		3.14
Carhartt		3.08
Monster Beverage		3.00
Nickelodeon		2.83
Paramount Pictures		2.75
Polo Ralph Lauren		2.75
NHL		2.71
Stüssy		2.63
The Olympic Games		2.59
UFC		2.58
Transformers		2.48
Fila		2.43
Chrysler		2.15
Coachella		2.13

Official Profiles

Artist: Krs One

Date Range: 2025-12-07 → 2025-12-07

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Concerts

Upcoming events from today (UTC) to the next 6 months.

Date/Time (UTC)	Event	Venue	Location	Tickets
2026-01-19 03:00 UTC	All Stars Of Hip Hop Mixtape 24 For 2026	Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall	Atlantic City, United States	—
2026-01-19 03:00 UTC	Public Enemy, Montell Jordan, Krs One, Schoolly D, The Furious 5	Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall	Atlantic City, United States	ticketmaster.evyy.net