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Big K.R.I.T.
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Real Name: Justin Lewis Scott
Aliases: Krizzle
BIO
A native of Mississippi, Big Krit began his music career in 2005 and released multiple mixtapes. Scott first rose to prominence with the release of his sixth mixtape, K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, in 2010 and promptly signed a contract with Def Jam Recordings. In 2012, he released his debut studio album, Live from the Underground, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. In 2016, he announced that he is no longer signed to Def Jam, and launched his own record label Multi Alumni in 2017. He released his third album, 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time, under his label Multi Alumni in October 2017. He recently dropped his fifth studio album Digital Roses Don’t Die. While he hasn’t received mainstream success, his consistency and creativity has earned him a loyal fanbase and respect from his peers.
PROPS
- K.R.I.T. was one of the top high school baseball players in the country when he was a senior.
- K.R.I.T. was a 2011 XXL Freshman.
- A noted producer, K.R.I,T has produced most of his own songs.
- He joined Bun B, Trae Tha Truth., and soul singer Raheem DeVaughn on the track “This World,” which paid tribute to George Floyd.
- He was nominated for “Rookie of the Year” at the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards.
Current Birmingham Mayor, Randall L. Woodfin named K.R.I.T. as his favorite rapper.
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Top Big K.R.I.T. Questions
K.R.I.T. has cited UGK, Outkast, 8Ball & MJG, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., David Banner, and CeeLo Green as his influences
"King Remembered In Time."
He started rapping at the age of 12.
He played tuba in his school's orchestra.
He was born and raised in Meridian, Mississippi.
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X inspired K.R.I.T.'s musical approach.
Big K.R.I.T.
Real name: Justin Lewis Scott
Aliases: Krizzle
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