Big K.R.I.T. Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11½ in |
Weight | 78 kg |
Date of Birth | August 26, 1986 |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Big K.R.I.T. is an American rapper and record producer who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry by releasing several well-received albums, tracks, mixtapes, and extended plays which include Live from the Underground, 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time, Return of 4Eva, King Remembered In Time, and 4eva N a Day. Moreover, his musical gifts have also drawn in a huge social media fan base as he enjoys more than 1.5 million followers on Facebook, more than a million followers on Twitter, and more than 800k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Justin Lewis Scott
Nick Name
Big K.R.I.T.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
Residence
He divides his time between –
- Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Rapper, Record Producer
Manager
Big K.R.I.T. is represented by –
- WME Entertainment
- Dutch Dinero, General Manager
Genre
Hip Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Multi Alumini, BMG, Cinematic Music Group, Def Jam Recordings, Nature Sounds, RBC Records (former)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 11½ in or 181.5 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Big K.R.I.T. has dated –
- Mara Hruby – He has been in a relationship with musician Mara Hruby.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Big K.R.I.T. is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Imposing physique
- Usually sports a beard
Big K.R.I.T. Favorite Things
- Musical Artists – Scarface, Outkast, UGK, 8Ball & MJG
- Top 10 Favorite Albums – The Day Hell Broke Loose by Swishahouse, Ridin’ Dirty by UGK, In Our Lifetime and Comin’ Out Hard by Eightball & MJG, Mista Don’t Play: Everythangs Workin by Project Pat, Fly Shit by Playa Fly, The Pimp & da Gangsta by Dirty, The Mack by Willie Hutch, Them Firewater Boyz by David Banner, Aquemini by OutKast
Source – Wikipedia, Sonemic/Rate Your Music
Big K.R.I.T. Facts
- He was in elementary school when he started his musical training.
- His stage name ‘Big K.R.I.T.’ is a backronym for ‘King Remembered in Time’.
- Regarding his stage name, he once said, “I thank God I was able to come up with the acronym King Remembered In Time. It’s something that I will never be able to live up to as an artist but it allows me to keep grinding and not get complacent.”
- In 2012, Big K.R.I.T. released his debut studio album, Live from the Underground, through Cinematic Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. The album comprised of tracks such as Money on the Floor, Don’t Let Me Down, I Got This, Yeah Dat’s Me, Hydroplaning, and What U Mean and also featured artists like Ludacris, Devin the Dude, Anthony Hamilton, Big Sant, 8Ball & MJG, Bun B, and Melanie Fiona.
- Live from the Underground topped the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) chart and US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) chart and was ranked at number #5 in the US Billboard 200 chart.
- Big K.R.I.T. has been influenced by artists and groups such as UGK, Outkast, 8Ball & MJG, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., David Banner, and CeeLo Green.
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