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KRS-One, born Kurtis Mantronik, is an American rapper, music producer, and poet. Born on August 20, 1965, he is one of the key figures in hip-hop music. Known for his profound social commentary and poetic flow, KRS-One's work has had a significant impact on the development of hip-hop.

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“I know that I'm freer as a hip-hopper than as an executive. Even as a black man, I enjoy more freedom as a hip-hopper than as a black man. That, s controversial to say, but it's the truth.”

Knows Men Enjoy Black Hips Executives Controversial

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“The whole world is conscious. It's just that we become conscious at times, and you become conscious when you lose a parent, or just a loved one, period - a wife, a brother, you know. You wake up and say, "Man, it's real. I don't need this pimp gangster stuff anymore, I need something with a little more substance." And there is marketing for that.”

Knows Men World Needs Littles Real Whole Stuff Parent Loses Wife Brother Periods Conscious Wake Up Marketing Whole World Substance Loved Ones Gangsters Pimp

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“Deepak Chopra, look at him. He's probably the most successful self-help guru in the world. I don't think he's struggling for any marketing or exposure. You've just got to know where your audience is.”

Thinking Knows World Looks Self Helping Audience Struggle Successful Self Help Marketing Exposure Guru

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“You know, you don't see with your eyes You see with your brain And the more words your brain has The more things you can see”

Knows Eye Brain

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“You know something, it's best no to have what you need because then, you start looking for what you need and make it what you need.”

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“Teach the student what needs to be taught. 'Cause black and white kids both take shorts When one doesn't know about the other one's culture, Ignorance swoops down like a vulture.”

Knows Needs Kids Culture Causes Black White Teach Students Ignorance Taught Hip Hop Rap Black And White Shorts Vulture

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“Hip is to know, it's a form of intelligence. To be hip is to be update and relevant. Hop is a form of movement, you can't just observe a hop, you gotta hop up and do it. Hip and hop is more than music Hip is the Knowledge, hop is the Movement. Hip and Hop is Intelligent movement”

Knows Form Movement Intelligent Hips Hops Relevant Updates

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About the Author

Born: August 20, 1965
Known for: Rapper
Quotes: 76

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