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Wilmington Public Library is excited to announce that they’re bringing back rap legend KRS-One to celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary!Come for a captivating interview on the history of Hip-Hop and more moderated by local MC and entrepreneur Eric “Zeeky El” Gross. The interview will be followed by a LIVE performance by KRS-One!
This event is free and open to the public. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Appearing on the rap scene in 1986 as Boogie Down Productions releasing his first hit single “South Bronx” with his late DJ Scott La Rock, KRS “the one” made it clear that Hip Hop was going to have to take itself a lot more seriously than simply being a music genre. KRS, an acronym for ““Knowledge Reigning Supreme”, has been called the “conscience of Hip Hop” (Rolling Stone), “the greatest live emcee ever” (The Source), the “spokesperson for Hip Hop” (Wall Street Journal), “master teacher” (Zulu Nation) and the “son of Hip Hop” (Kool DJ Herc). Without question, KRS-One has been the loudest voice for the actual preservation and expansion of original Hip Hop worldwide. When he is not touring or lecturing, on his so-called “down-time”, KRS-One continues to share his unique knowledge of Hip Hop to younger audiences eager to hear the ‘teacha’ speak.