Lawrence "Kris" Parker (KRS-One) Quotes
Are you tired of lyrical liars, passing fliers,
Wannabe MC's, but really good triers,
Tripping over mic cords, getting you bored,
A total fraud, this kind of thing I can't afford!
Lawrence "Kris" Parker
Boogie Down Productions
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Are you tired of lyrical liars, passing fliers,
Wannabe MC's, but really good triers,
Tripping over mic cords, getting you bored,
A total fraud, this kind of thing I can't afford!
Lawrence "Kris" Parker
Boogie Down Productions
