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.

Join us at the Wilmington Library to hear from the legend himself speak on the history of HipHop as we celebrate it's 50th Anniversary. 

Interview with KRS-1 will be moderated by local MC and entrepreneur Eric "Zeeky El" Gross followed by a LIVE performance by KRS-1.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Personal cameras are allowed at this event, however, guests must remain seated. There will be no walking around or standing in aisles etc.

The Wilmington Library has a photographer and audio/visual coverage for live streaming. If you are not one of our hired media professionals and have not been given permission by the library director to stand and walk around to take photos or record, you must remain seated with your camera.

The Wilmington Library thanks you in advance for understanding and cooperating.