Big Krit Archives - Rolling Out

Mississippi–bred rapper BIG K.R.I.T. is back with his fourth studio album K.R.I.T. IZ HERE. K.R.I.T. announced the release last month, confirming it was a sequel to his 2010 breakout mixtape, K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. K.R.I.T. hosted a listening party for fans at the Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 10. V.I.P. guests included the producer on the…

Elhae shares his thoughts on working with Big K.R.I.T. and his new album Trouble in Paradise. Thoughts on Working with Big K.R.I.T. “It was amazing [working with K.R.I.T.]. That’s the homie…It’s a no-brainer, just because of the themes that he comes up and topics that he normally talks about. And I wanted that Southern twang…

Big K.R.I.T. recently teamed up with Ludacris to host “A Very Merry KRITmas” toy drive pop-up concert at Terminal West in Atlanta. Toys collected at “A Very Merry KRITmas” benefited the Ludacris Foundation’s efforts to give to the children of Atlanta during the holiday season. “Although I am from Meridian, Mississippi, Atlanta has always been a second…

On Dec. 6, Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T. joined Shanti Das, mental health advocate for Silence the Shame, for a discussion during the “Music, Mindset, and Motivation” event. Held at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta, the two focused on mental health and addiction, issues that they have both struggled with in the past. Prior to the…

Mississippi’s proud son Big K.R.I.T. is one of the most talented musicians-producers in the game today. With genre-pushing mixtapes (2013’s King Remembered In Time, 2015’s It’s Better This Way), albums (2012’s, Live from the Underground, 2014’s Cadillactica), and a new album, 4Eva Is A Mighty Long Time, on everyone’s playlist, this newly independent artist is…

Tony the Whlgn is a graphic designer from Detroit. Upon moving from Detroit, he lent his artistic skill to Ecko Unltd. His work has been utilized by Joey Badass, Dej Loaf, BIG K.R.I.T. and more. Rolling out had the chance to speak with Tony’s manager Allante Steele about Tony’s progression, The Whlgn collective, and more. “Work…

One MusicFest performer Lauryn Hill

One Musicfest is one of the most amazing music festivals to hit Atlanta and the Southeast One Musicfest, in partnership with Live Nation, announce its 2015 music lineup. It’s one of the most anticipated music festivals in the Southeast. Now in its sixth year, One MusicFest brings together the best of urban alternative legends and contemporaries for a unique experience, musically and visually. One…

Logic has teamed up with legendary Southern producer and lyricist Big K.R.I.T. on this hot new record titled Top Ten. Produced by Logic’s go-to beatmaker, 6ix, Top Ten has both MCs sounding right at home over a soulful beat. This record is perfect for cruising in your ride during the day or great for background music at the…

Notable DJs, rappers and media filled the room at Atlanta’s Means Street Studios where Ludacris and his longtime manager, Chaka Zulu, held a listening party for the rapper’s eighth studio album, Ludaversal, on Tuesday. DJs Drama, Common, Sense, Infamous, Swamp Izzo, Ace, Hot 97’s PD Hurricane Dave, and producers Drumma Boy and Big K.R.I.T. as…

Big K.R.I.T. will appear on this week’s cover of rolling out. Catch a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes action of his exclusive cover shoot.

Last night at Bowlmor Atlanta, BMI held a celebrity bowling event to raise money for various charities. In attendance were Keshia Knight Pulliam, Chaka Zulu, DJ Toomp Lou Williams, Big Krit and the winner of the night Isaac Carree, whose charity was The Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation. Shout out to Big Tigger, David Banner and…

Bun B’s A3c Performance Atlanta got a taste of Port Arthur, Texas Friday when Bun B hit the stage for the 2013 A3C Hip-Hop festival. The rapper and 1/2 of the legendary UGK cranked out his new school and old school hits including “Pocket Full Of Stones,” Jay Z’s “Big Pimpin’” and “International Players Anthem.”…

“American Idol” season 10 contestant Ashthon Jones is building an incredible buzz, and pretty quickly. She was featured on Lecrae’s Grammy Award-winning album, MayDay, Big Krit’s single, “Good Together”, and now on first lady Michelle Obama’s hip-hop album for the Let’s Move! campaign. An amazing talent, she recently shared what makes her who she is…

In tribute to the late, great musician–and to those who may not know just how often his music is revisited–here are 10 good examples of artists sampling the staggering catalog of one of fusion’s brightest stars.

Underground sensation, Big K.R.I.T., gives a glimpse into life on the road in his latest official music video “Multi Til The Sun Die,” featured on his latest mixtape King Remembered In Time. Check it out!

Big K.R.I.T. put the word out that he wanted legendary filmmaker Spike Lee to direct the video for “Praying Man”

In this week’s best hip-hop songs, Drake explains his love life with words from Beyonce; Common is worried about his friend marrying a “loose” woman; Lil Wayne, Drake and Rick Ross aren’t interested in new friends; Pusha T goes on another lyrical tirade; and Big K.R.I.T. raps about the importance of seizing the moment. Click…

In this week’s hottest new hip-hop songs, Big K.R.I.T. and Bun B shine on a southern rap classic; Pit Bull addresses Lil Wayne’s beef with Miami; Frank Ocean breaks down the color code; Juicy J teams up with The Weeknd; and 2 Chainz and Gucci Mane have unclean cups. Click continue to listen to the…