KRS-One has some strong feelings about how Hip Hop honors its fallen heroes. Here’s what he had to say about the recent passing of Fatman Scoop and more:
- KRS-One believes Hip Hop only celebrates its heroes posthumously.
- He emphasized the need for radio play during artists’ careers.
- The Bronx legend dismissed comparisons to other music genres.
- KRS-One highlighted the recent losses in the Hip Hop community.
- He urged for genuine recognition of artists like Fatman Scoop.
In a recent interview with Houston’s 97.9 The Box, KRS-One didn’t hold back on his opinions about how Hip Hop honors its legends. He thinks it’s a shame that artists like Fatman Scoop only get their due after they’ve passed.
The Bronx legend argues that the energy given to artists posthumously should be there when they are alive and thriving. He feels Fatman Scoop never got the radio play he deserved during his career, despite his significant contributions.
KRS-One made it clear that he doesn’t want to compare Hip Hop to other genres. He’s adamant that Hip Hop leads the music industry and should get things right with its own, stating, “I’m sorry Reggae, I’m sorry Jazz, I’m sorry Gospel, I’m sorry Rock: we’re not gonna get it together with nothing.”
He criticized other genres for looking down on Hip Hop while asserting that Hip Hop continues to rise. He stressed that Hip Hop should prioritize its own artists, unlike other genres, suggesting that real Hip Hop DJs should be the ones leading the way.
KRS-One’s comments come at a time when the Hip Hop community is mourning several losses, including DJ Polo, Chino XL, BeatKing, Rich Homie Quan, Enchanting, and Foolio. His plea is for Hip Hop to genuinely recognize and celebrate its talent before they are gone.
KRS-One urges Hip Hop to honor its legends while they are alive and deserves recognition.
