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Tickets to KRS-One shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of his shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for his next several shows. Prices start at $100, but can range all the way up to $780. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see KRS-One live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about him. Listen to some of his most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of his background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see KRS-One live!

Who is KRS-One?

KRS-One is a solo artist that has reached mainstream status across the Hip-Hop/Rap category. KRS-One has released 19 live and studio albums and 22 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Sep 3, 1993 with his debut album titled Return of the Boom Bap. His most recent album release was I M A M C R U 1 2 on Feb 22, 2022.

KRS-One's Popularity

KRS-One's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 12,248 on Spotify in the United States. He has become well known for his exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by more than 1,000,000 listeners and over 500,000 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional tens of millions of listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, KRS-One has a robust following on social media with over 500,000 followers on Instagram. He averages more than 1,000,000 videos on YouTube and his top video on TikTok has hundreds of millions of views on the social media platform. There are also over 20,000 posts on Tik Tok with KRS-One's tracks featured on them. When you attend your next KRS-One show, it will be easy to see why he has built such a large following.

KRS-One as an Artist

You likely recognize KRS-One by his top tracks which include "Sound of da Police", "Step into a World (Rapture's Delight)", and "MC's Act Like They Don't Know". You might also listen to KRS-One due to his earliest albums such as Return of the Boom Bap, KRS-One, and I Got Next, but you may have heard of him from similar artists such as Rakim, Slick Rick, and Eric B. & Rakim.

KRS-One's RIAA Awards

KRS-One has reached the pinnacle of any artist's career by earning an RIAA award. His top award came on Jul 22, 1997 for his album I Got Next. He received a Gold award for the album. In total, KRS-One has one Gold album. As such a well renowned artist, you can be certain that KRS-One's shows are going to be unforgettable thanks to his decorated music library.

KRS-One Discography

AlbumRelease DateAlbum Type
Outta Here EPMar 1, 1993Single
Return of the Boom BapSep 3, 1993Album
KRS-OneOct 10, 1995Album
Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) EPMay 1, 1997Single
I Got NextMay 20, 1997Album
Shadup Ya Face / Yes, Yes, Y'all (Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Once in the Life)Sep 22, 2000Album
Sneak AttackApr 24, 2001Album
My PeopleJan 1, 2002Single
The Mix TapeAug 27, 2002Album
D.I.G.I.T.A.L.Jan 1, 2003Album
KristylesJun 24, 2003Album
Keep RightJan 1, 2004Album
U Must LearnJun 12, 2006Single
We Will Rock YouApr 1, 2007Single
Hip Hop LivesMay 22, 2007Album
The Real HipHopJan 1, 2008Album
King of the Ol' SkoolJan 1, 2008Album
Adventures In EmceeinFeb 5, 2008Album
Maximum Strength 2008Jun 10, 2008Album
RadioNov 25, 2008Single
Survival SkillsSep 15, 2009Album
The Just-Ice and Krs-One EP, Vol. 1May 3, 2010Single
Back To The L.A.B. (Lyrical Ass Beating)May 12, 2010Single
GodsvilleFeb 15, 2011Album
Times Up - SingleJan 1, 2012Single
There It IsOct 16, 2012Single
Memories - Remix EPNov 6, 2012Single
Big Up New YorkApr 15, 2014Single
Green Related (feat. G.Simone) [Hip Hop & Dub Mix]Jun 20, 2014Single
Free FlowSep 7, 2015Single
Land of the Rising SunSep 26, 2018Single
Street LightNov 8, 2019Album
Between Da ProtestsDec 21, 2020Album
KrazyOct 15, 2021Single
Knock Em OutNov 9, 2021Single
The BeginningDec 22, 2021Single
RespectJan 22, 2022Single
I M A M C R U 1 2Feb 22, 2022Album
Live from the MethlabApr 8, 2022Single
The RealMar 17, 2023Single
SeckleNov 10, 2023Single

KRS-One Top Tracks

TrackAlbumRelease Date
"A Friend"I Got NextMay 20, 1997
"Hush"Sneak AttackApr 24, 2001
"I Can't Wake Up"Return of the Boom BapSep 3, 1993
"KRS-One Attacks"Return of the Boom BapSep 3, 1993
"MC's Act Like They Don't Know"KRS-OneOct 10, 1995
"Outta Here"Return of the Boom BapSep 3, 1993
"Sound of da Police"Return of the Boom BapSep 3, 1993
"Step into a World (Rapture's Delight)"I Got NextMay 20, 1997
"The MC"I Got NextMay 20, 1997
"To nie jest hip-hop"EgzotykaJun 7, 2017

KRS-One RIAA Awards

AlbumAwardDate
I Got NextGoldJul 22, 1997

Similar Artists to KRS-One

ArtistGenreSpotify Followers
RaekwonHip-Hop/Rap581,494
RZAHip-Hop/Rap547,355
RakimHip-Hop/Rap860,116
Das EFXHip-Hop/Rap371,233
Slick RickHip-Hop/Rap682,306
Eric B. & RakimHip-Hop/Rap659,892
OnyxHip-Hop/Rap501,390
EPMDHip-Hop/Rap392,414
Big Daddy KaneHip-Hop/Rap527,855
Boogie Down ProductionsHip-Hop/Rap322,609

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Meet KRS-One


KRS-One is a rapper and record producer who rose to prominence as part of the hip-hop music group Boogie Down Productions, which he formed alongside DJ Scott La Rock in the mid-1980s. He is best known for his early top hit singles like "Sound of da Police," "Love's Gonna Get'cha (material love)" and "My Philosophy." The music group earned several prestigious awards and critical acclaim in their early years. Following the released of their debut album Criminal Minded, Scott La Rock was killed, but KRS-One continued to lead the group effectively as a solo project. He began releasing music under his name in 1993, releasing a total of 14 solo albums throughout his career.

Event Dates and Pricing Information

Venue Date Price Tickets Available
The Ardmore Music Hall Mar 31, 2024 From $133 8
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Jul 6, 2024 From $100 339