Episode 056: KRS-One

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KRS-One is a hip-hop legend beyond compare. He began his career with the classic Criminal Minded, arguably the album that invented gangsta rap. But after the death of his DJ Scott LaRock, KRS took a different turn and began educating and challenging his audience with classics like “You Must Learn,” “Why Is That?” and “My Philosophy.” KRS discussed his work past and present, Plato’s cave, vegetarianism, wants vs. needs, and tons more.

Annotated excerpts on Genius.com:

• “Suicide, it’s a suicide”
• MC Shan and “South Bronx”

Show notes:

• The Allegory of the Cave
• History of “Suicide, it’s a suicide”