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{{short description|American rapper and record producer from Mississippi}}
{{Short description|American rapper and record producer (born 1986)}}
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| birth_place = [[Meridian, Mississippi]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Meridian, Mississippi]], U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Southern hip hop]]|[[conscious hip hop]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Southern hip hop]]|[[conscious hip hop]]}}
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| years_active = 2005–present
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* [[BMG Rights Management|BMG]]
* [[Cinematic Music Group|Cinematic]]
* [[Cinematic Music Group|Cinematic]]
* [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]
* [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]
* [[Nature Sounds]]
* [[Nature Sounds]]
* [[RBC Records|RBC]]
* [[RBC Records|RBC]]
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'''Justin Lewis Scott''' (born August 26, 1986), better known by his stage name '''Big K.R.I.T.''' (a [[backronym]] for '''King Remembered in Time'''),<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/gqw5j3/we-tried-to-get-big-krit-to-diss-an-mc&ved=0ahUKEwjI3o2n3dzaAhVnI8AKHSHECyoQFggyMAI&usg=AOvVaw2Whip-DtkOiYW2XHpONoiB|title=We Tried to Get Big K.R.I.T. to Diss an MC|date=March 30, 2012|work=Vice|access-date=April 28, 2018|language=en-us}}</ref> is an American rapper and record producer. Born in [[Meridian, Mississippi]], he started his musical career in 2005. After signing with [[Def Jam Recordings]], K.R.I.T. gained notable recognition following the release of his single, "[[Country Shit]]", which featured [[Ludacris]] and [[Bun B]] on the remix. In June 2012, he released his debut studio album, ''[[Live from the Underground]]'', which debuted at number five on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart.
'''Justin Lewis Scott''' (born August 26, 1986), better known by his stage name '''Big K.R.I.T.''' (a [[backronym]] for '''King Remembered in Time'''),<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/gqw5j3/we-tried-to-get-big-krit-to-diss-an-mc&ved=0ahUKEwjI3o2n3dzaAhVnI8AKHSHECyoQFggyMAI&usg=AOvVaw2Whip-DtkOiYW2XHpONoiB|title=We Tried to Get Big K.R.I.T. to Diss an MC|date=March 30, 2012|work=Vice|access-date=April 28, 2018|language=en-us}}</ref> is an American rapper and record producer. Born in [[Meridian, Mississippi]], he began his musical career in 2005. He was signed to [[Def Jam Recordings]] by [[Sha Money XL]] in 2010, and first gained recognition following the release of his single "[[Country Shit]]" (remixed featuring [[Ludacris]] and [[Bun B]]). The following year, he guest appeared on [[T.I.]]'s promotional single "[[I'm Flexin']]", which became Scott's first entry on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].


Scott's debut studio album, ''[[Live from the Underground]]'' (2012) debuted at number five on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], likewise with his second album, ''[[Cadillactica]]'' (2014). In 2017, he launched the record label Multi Alumni to release his subsequent albums: ''[[4eva Is a Mighty Long Time]]'' (2017), ''[[K.R.I.T. Wuz Here]]'' (2019), and ''[[Digital Roses Don't Die]]'' (2022). Each met with critical praise or acclaim,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/4eva-is-a-mighty-long-time/big-krit | title=4eva is a Mighty Long Time by Big K.R.I.T. | website=[[Metacritic]] }}</ref> ''Cadillactica'' was listed by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' and ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' as among the best albums of that year.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Rosenthal|first=Eric and Jeff|date=December 11, 2014|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2014/6386055/the-10-best-rap-albums-of-2014|title=The 10 Best Rap Albums of 2014|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=January 3, 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151221070410/http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2014/6386055/the-10-best-rap-albums-of-2014|archivedate=December 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=December 18, 2014|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/12/best-albums-2014/|title=The 50 Best Albums of 2014|work=Complex|accessdate=January 3, 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227203243/http://www.complex.com/music/2014/12/best-albums-2014/|archivedate=December 27, 2014}}</ref> Furthermore, Scott is a noted record producer for other artists, with credits for artists including [[Lil Wayne]], [[2 Chainz]], T.I., [[Slim Thug]], [[ASAP Ferg]], [[Freddie Gibbs]], [[E-40]], and [[Berner (rapper)|Berner]], among others.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/big-krit-def-jam-multi-7511348/ | title=Big K.R.I.T. Talks Parting Ways with Def Jam & His New Independent Venture, Multi | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] }}</ref>
K.R.I.T.'s second album, ''[[Cadillactica]]'', released in November 2014, also peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' 200. In 2016, he announced that he is no longer signed to Def Jam, and the next year launched his own record label Multi Alumni. He released his third album, ''[[4eva Is a Mighty Long Time]],'' under his label Multi Alumni in October 2017.


==Career==
==Career==


=== 2005–2010: Beginnings===
=== 2005–2010: Beginnings===
K.R.I.T. previously released several mixtapes, including ''Hood Fame'', with DJ Wally Sparks and ''The Last King'', with DJ Breakem Off. He also made guest appearances on ''[[Pilot Talk]]'', the third studio album and major label debut from rapper [[Curren$y]], as well as ''[[Kush & Orange Juice]]'', the critically acclaimed mixtape by rapper [[Wiz Khalifa]]. When he started branding himself, he went by the name of Kritikal, before shortening it to K.R.I.T.<ref name="Interview: Big K.R.I.T">{{cite web|last1=Simmons|first1=Jon|title=Interview: Big K.R.I.T.|url=http://soundofboston.com/interview-big-k-r-t/|website=Sound of Boston|date=January 15, 2015|publisher=Sound of Boston|access-date=January 17, 2015}}</ref>
Scott previously released several mixtapes, including ''Hood Fame'', with DJ Wally Sparks and ''The Last King'', with DJ Breakem Off. He also made guest appearances on ''[[Pilot Talk]]'', the third studio album and major label debut from Louisiana rapper [[Currensy]], as well as ''[[Kush & Orange Juice]]'', the critically acclaimed mixtape by rapper [[Wiz Khalifa]]. When he started branding himself, he went by the name of Kritikal, before shortening it to Scott<ref name="Interview: Big K.R.I.T">{{cite web|last1=Simmons|first1=Jon|title=Interview: Big K.R.I.T.|url=http://soundofboston.com/interview-big-k-r-t/|website=Sound of Boston|date=January 15, 2015|access-date=January 17, 2015}}</ref>


In May 2010, K.R.I.T. released his mixtape, ''[[K.R.I.T. Wuz Here]]'', digitally, garnering critical acclaim.<ref name="Pitchfork - Album Review: Big K.R.I.T.">[http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14285-krit-wuz-here/ Album Review: Big K.R.I.T]. Pitchfork (May 27, 2010). Retrieved on July 9, 2011.</ref> That same month, former president of [[G-Unit Records]] and current Senior VP of A&R at [[Def Jam]] Records, [[Sha Money XL]], signed him to the label as one of his first priorities in his new position.<ref name="XXL - Mississippi Rapper Big K.R.I.T. Signs With Def Jam">[http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=81448 XXL – Mississippi Rapper Big K.R.I.T. Signs With Def Jam] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608221420/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=81448 |date=June 8, 2010 }}. Xxlmag.com. Retrieved on July 9, 2011.</ref><ref name="Vibe - Rookie Watch: Big K.R.I.T. Just Wants To Be Himself">[http://www.vibe.com/content/introduction-big-krit Rookie Watch: Big K.R.I.T. Just Wants To Be Himself] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100709203144/http://www.vibe.com/content/introduction-big-krit |date=July 9, 2010 }}. Vibe. Retrieved on July 9, 2011.</ref>
In May 2010, Scott released his mixtape, ''[[K.R.I.T. Wuz Here]]'', digitally, garnering critical acclaim.<ref name="Pitchfork - Album Review: Big K.R.I.T.">[http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14285-krit-wuz-here/ Album Review: Big K.R.I.T]. Pitchfork (May 27, 2010). Retrieved on July 9, 2011.</ref> That same month, former president of [[G-Unit Records]] and current Senior VP of A&R at [[Def Jam]] Records, [[Sha Money XL]], signed him to the label as one of his first priorities in his new position.<ref name="XXL - Mississippi Rapper Big K.R.I.T. Signs With Def Jam">[http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=81448 XXL – Mississippi Rapper Big K.R.I.T. Signs With Def Jam] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608221420/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=81448 |date=June 8, 2010 }}. Xxlmag.com. Retrieved on July 9, 2011.</ref><ref name="Vibe - Rookie Watch: Big K.R.I.T. Just Wants To Be Himself">[http://www.vibe.com/content/introduction-big-krit Rookie Watch: Big K.R.I.T. Just Wants To Be Himself] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100709203144/http://www.vibe.com/content/introduction-big-krit |date=July 9, 2010 }}. Vibe. Retrieved on July 9, 2011.</ref>


In October 2010, K.R.I.T. co-headlined The Smoker's Club Tour 2010 alongside fellow rappers [[Curren$y]] and [[Smoke DZA]].<ref name="The Smoker's Club">[http://thesmokersclub.com/ The Smoker's Club Tour]. Thesmokersclub.com. Retrieved on July 9, 2011.</ref> In November 2010, K.R.I.T. [[Opening act|opened]] for [[Wiz Khalifa]] in Baltimore, Maryland Sayreville, New Jersey Winston-Salem, North Carolina and in Ashland, Virginia during the Waken Baken Tour.
In October 2010, Scott co-headlined The Smoker's Club Tour 2010 alongside fellow rappers [[Curren$y]] and [[Smoke DZA]].<ref name="The Smoker's Club">[http://thesmokersclub.com/ The Smoker's Club Tour]. Thesmokersclub.com. Retrieved on July 9, 2011.</ref> In November 2010, Scott [[Opening act|opened]] for [[Wiz Khalifa]] in Baltimore, Maryland Sayreville, New Jersey Winston-Salem, North Carolina and in Ashland, Virginia during the Waken Baken Tour.


=== 2011–2015: ''Live from the Underground'' and ''Cadillactica''===
=== 2011–2015: ''Live from the Underground'' and ''Cadillactica''===
[[File:Big KRIT CAU Homecoming 2011.jpg|thumb|Big K.R.I.T. at Clark Atlanta's Homecoming in 2011.]]
[[File:Big KRIT CAU Homecoming 2011.jpg|thumb|Scott at Clark Atlanta's Homecoming in 2011.]]
In early 2011, he was featured on the cover of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' as part of their annual Top Freshmen of the year, along with the likes of other rappers including [[Meek Mill]], [[Cyhi the Prynce]], [[Lil Twist]], [[Yelawolf]], [[Fred the Godson]], [[Mac Miller]], [[YG (rapper)|YG]], [[Lil B]], [[Kendrick Lamar]] and [[Diggy Simmons]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2011/02/xxl-presents-2011s-freshman-class/|title=XXL Presents 2011′s Freshman Class|work=XXL|date=February 22, 2011|access-date=June 27, 2018}}</ref>
In early 2011, he was featured on the cover of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' as part of their annual Top Freshmen of the year, along with the likes of other rappers including [[Meek Mill]], [[Cyhi the Prynce]], [[Lil Twist]], [[Yelawolf]], [[Fred the Godson]], [[Mac Miller]], [[YG (rapper)|YG]], [[Lil B]], [[Kendrick Lamar]] and [[Diggy Simmons]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2011/02/xxl-presents-2011s-freshman-class/|title=XXL Presents 2011′s Freshman Class|work=XXL|date=February 22, 2011|access-date=June 27, 2018}}</ref>


In March 2011, K.R.I.T. released his highly anticipated and entirely self-produced mixtape, ''[[Return of 4Eva]]'', featuring guests [[David Banner]], [[Joi Cardwell|Joi]], Big Sant, [[Chamillionaire]], [[Raheem DeVaughn]], [[Ludacris]], and [[Bun B]]. The mixtape has been acclaimed by rap critics, with William Ketchum of ''HipHopDX'' calling it "emotive, conceptual music" and saying that K.R.I.T. had given fans a "free album" – the magazine's highest praise for a mixtape.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ketchum|first=William|title=Returnof4eva (Mixtape Review|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.1648/title.big-krit-returnof4eva-mixtape-review|website=Hiphopdx.com|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> Meanwhile, Matthew Cole of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' highlighted ''Return of 4Eva'' in his mixtape review column as "the best mixtape of the month," going on in a separate review to call it "the rap album to beat in 2011 ".<ref>{{cite web|last=Cole|first=Matthew|title=The Blender: March Mixtape Madness|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/house/2011/04/the-blender-march-mixtape-madness/|website=Slantmagazine.com|date=April 5, 2011|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Cole|first=Matthew|title=Big K.R.I.T.: Returnof4eva|url=http://slantmagazine.com/music/review/big-k-r-i-t-returnof4eva/2458|website=Slantmagazine.com|date=April 4, 2011|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> Both critics praised K.R.I.T.'s production skills as much as his lyrics and flow, and both named K.R.I.T. as a likely successor to [[Southern hip hop|Southern rap]] legends [[UGK]], [[Scarface (rapper)|Scarface]], and [[Outkast]]. On April 20, 2011, Tom Breihan reviewed the mixtape for Pitchfork, giving an 8.2 out of 10 and awarding it the site's coveted "Best New Music" tag.<ref>{{cite web|last=Breihan|first=Tom|title=Album Review: Big K.R.I.T.: Returnof4eva|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15312-return-of-4eva|website=Pitchfork.com/|access-date=April 20, 2011}}</ref>
In March 2011, Scott released his highly anticipated and entirely self-produced mixtape, ''[[Return of 4Eva]]'', featuring guests [[David Banner]], [[Joi Cardwell|Joi]], Big Sant, [[Chamillionaire]], [[Raheem DeVaughn]], [[Ludacris]], and [[Bun B]]. The mixtape has been acclaimed by rap critics, with William Ketchum of ''HipHopDX'' calling it "emotive, conceptual music" and saying that Scott had given fans a "free album" – the magazine's highest praise for a mixtape.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ketchum|first=William|title=Returnof4eva (Mixtape Review|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.1648/title.big-krit-returnof4eva-mixtape-review|website=Hiphopdx.com|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> Meanwhile, Matthew Cole of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' highlighted ''Return of 4Eva'' in his mixtape review column as "the best mixtape of the month," going on in a separate review to call it "the rap album to beat in 2011 ".<ref>{{cite web|last=Cole|first=Matthew|title=The Blender: March Mixtape Madness|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/house/2011/04/the-blender-march-mixtape-madness/|website=Slantmagazine.com|date=April 5, 2011|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Cole|first=Matthew|title=Big K.R.I.T.: Returnof4eva|url=http://slantmagazine.com/music/review/big-k-r-i-t-returnof4eva/2458|website=Slantmagazine.com|date=April 4, 2011|access-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref> Both critics praised Scott's production skills as much as his lyrics and flow, and both named Scott as a likely successor to [[Southern hip hop|Southern rap]] legends [[UGK]], [[Scarface (rapper)|Scarface]], and [[Outkast]]. On April 20, 2011, Tom Breihan reviewed the mixtape for Pitchfork, giving an 8.2 out of 10 and awarding it the site's coveted "Best New Music" tag.<ref>{{cite web|last=Breihan|first=Tom|title=Album Review: Big K.R.I.T.: Returnof4eva|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15312-return-of-4eva|website=Pitchfork.com/|access-date=April 20, 2011}}</ref>


On July 1, 2011, K.R.I.T. announced the title of his debut studio album to be, ''[[Live from the Underground]]''. It was originally set to be released on September 27, 2011.<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.15802/title.big-krit-announces-debut-live-from-the-underground-due-september-27th Big K.R.I.T. Announces Debut "Live from the Underground" Due September 27th] {{Webarchive|url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20110703173003/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.15802/title.big-krit-announces-debut-live-from-the-underground-due-september-27th |date=July 3, 2011 }}. HipHopDX. July 2, 2011</ref> From October 12, 2011, until November 24, 2011, K.R.I.T. co-headlined The Smoker's Club Tour 2011 with [[Curren$y]] and [[Method Man]].<ref name="The Smoker's Club"/> K.R.I.T. released ''Live from the Underground'' June 5, 2012, to tremendous expectancy. It debuted at number one on the Hip Hop, R&B, and Rap Charts. He released his first single off the album titled, "[[I Got This]]" on May 7, 2012. He went on the "Live from the Underground" tour, which he headlined along with [[Slim Thug]]. In an interview on Bootleg Kev's radio show, on August 10, 2012, he confirmed that he and fellow Southern rapper [[Yelawolf]] were working on a collaborative album entitled ''Country Cousins''. During the same interview, he was also asked about his favorite rappers, to which he responded, "[[Scarface (rapper)|Scarface]]. Man, I need these people in groups. Can I put the rest as a group? [[Outkast]], [[UGK]] and [[8Ball & MJG]]. That's what my [[iTunes]] consists of."<ref>{{cite news|last=Horowitz|first=Steven|title=Big K.R.I.T. Confirms "Country Cousins" Project With Yelawolf, Names Favorite Rappers|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20755/title.big-krit-confirms-country-cousins-project-with-yelawolf-names-favorite-rappers|access-date=August 10, 2012|newspaper=HipHopDX|date=August 10, 2012|archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20121110153231/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20755/title.big-krit-confirms-country-cousins-project-with-yelawolf-names-favorite-rappers|archive-date=November 10, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> K.R.I.T. along with singer [[Ashthon Jones]] collaborated with [[Lecrae]] for his single "[[Mayday (Lecrae song)|Mayday]]" from ''[[Gravity (Lecrae album)|Gravity]]''.<ref name=gravitygrammynom>{{cite web|last=Nessif|first=Bruna|title=55th Annual Grammy Awards: Complete List of Nominees|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/368952/55th-annual-grammy-awards-complete-list-of-nominees|work=[[E!]]|publisher=[[NBCUniversal]]|access-date=December 9, 2012|format=Web|date=December 5, 2012}}</ref>
On July 1, 2011, Scott announced the title of his debut studio album, ''[[Live from the Underground]]''. It was originally set to be released on September 27, 2011.<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.15802/title.big-krit-announces-debut-live-from-the-underground-due-september-27th Big K.R.I.T. Announces Debut "Live from the Underground" Due September 27th] {{Webarchive|url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20110703173003/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.15802/title.big-krit-announces-debut-live-from-the-underground-due-september-27th |date=July 3, 2011 }}. HipHopDX. July 2, 2011</ref> From October 12, 2011, until November 24, 2011, Scott co-headlined The Smoker's Club Tour 2011 with [[Curren$y]] and [[Method Man]].<ref name="The Smoker's Club"/> Scott released ''Live from the Underground'' June 5, 2012, to tremendous expectancy. It debuted at number one on the Hip Hop, R&B, and Rap Charts. He released his first single off the album titled, "I Got This" on May 7, 2012. He went on the "Live from the Underground" tour, which he headlined along with [[Slim Thug]]. In an interview on Bootleg Kev's radio show, on August 10, 2012, he confirmed that he and fellow Southern rapper [[Yelawolf]] were working on a collaborative album entitled ''Country Cousins''. During the same interview, he was also asked about his favorite rappers, to which he responded, "[[Scarface (rapper)|Scarface]]. Man, I need these people in groups. Can I put the rest as a group? [[Outkast]], [[UGK]] and [[8Ball & MJG]]. That's what my [[iTunes]] consists of."<ref>{{cite news|last=Horowitz|first=Steven|title=Big K.R.I.T. Confirms "Country Cousins" Project With Yelawolf, Names Favorite Rappers|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20755/title.big-krit-confirms-country-cousins-project-with-yelawolf-names-favorite-rappers|access-date=August 10, 2012|newspaper=HipHopDX|date=August 10, 2012|archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20121110153231/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20755/title.big-krit-confirms-country-cousins-project-with-yelawolf-names-favorite-rappers|archive-date=November 10, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Scott along with singer [[Ashthon Jones]] collaborated with [[Lecrae]] for his single "[[Mayday (Lecrae song)|Mayday]]" from ''[[Gravity (Lecrae album)|Gravity]]''.<ref name=gravitygrammynom>{{cite web|last=Nessif|first=Bruna|title=55th Annual Grammy Awards: Complete List of Nominees|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/368952/55th-annual-grammy-awards-complete-list-of-nominees|work=[[E!]]|publisher=[[NBCUniversal]]|access-date=December 9, 2012|format=Web|date=December 5, 2012}}</ref>


[[File:BIG KRIT 2014.jpg|thumb|200px|left|K.R.I.T. in 2014]]
[[File:BIG KRIT 2014.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Scott in 2014]]
On January 10, 2013, K.R.I.T. announced his next mixtape as ''[[King Remembered In Time]]''. Also naming [[Mike WiLL Made It]] as a producer on both the mixtape and his next album. He went on to indicate this mixtape and his next album would not be entirely produced by himself like his previous works, with his album not being produced by himself at all.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22496/title.big-krit-announces-new-mixtape-krit-king-remembered-in-time|title=Big K.R.I.T. Announces New Mixtape "K.R.I.T. (King Remembered In Time)"|work=HipHopDX|access-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012002801/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22496/title.big-krit-announces-new-mixtape-krit-king-remembered-in-time|archive-date=October 12, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/01/10/big-krit-k-mixtape-with-mike-will-made/#more-68077|title=Big K.R.I.T. Prepping K.R.I.T. Mixtape, With Help From Mike Will Made|work=RapFix|access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> The first single off the mixtape was released on February 27, 2013, titled, "Shine On". The song features rapper [[Bun B]] and was produced by K.R.I.T.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/artwork-big-krit-f-bun-b-shine-on|title=Artwork: Big K.R.I.T. f/ Bun B "Shine On"|author=Sam Weiss|date=February 25, 2013|work=Complex|access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> He has also put out songs produced by [[9th Wonder]]. ''K.R.I.T. (King Remembered In Time)'' would be released on April 10, 2013. The mixtape features primary production handled by K.R.I.T. himself and guest appearances by [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[Smoke DZA]] and [[Trinidad James]] among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/04/big-k-r-i-t-releases-new-mixtape-king-remembered-in-time-download-now/|title=Big K.R.I.T. Releases New Mixtape "King Remembered In Time" [Download Now] - XXL|work=XXL|date=April 10, 2013 |access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref>
On January 10, 2013, Scott announced his next mixtape as ''[[King Remembered In Time]]''. Also naming [[Mike WiLL Made It]] as a producer on both the mixtape and his next album. He went on to indicate this mixtape and his next album would not be entirely produced by himself like his previous works, with his album not being produced by himself at all.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22496/title.big-krit-announces-new-mixtape-krit-king-remembered-in-time|title=Big K.R.I.T. Announces New Mixtape "K.R.I.T. (King Remembered In Time)"|work=HipHopDX|access-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012002801/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22496/title.big-krit-announces-new-mixtape-krit-king-remembered-in-time|archive-date=October 12, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/01/10/big-krit-k-mixtape-with-mike-will-made/#more-68077|title=Big K.R.I.T. Prepping K.R.I.T. Mixtape, With Help From Mike Will Made|work=RapFix|access-date=October 6, 2014|archive-date=October 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011050328/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/01/10/big-krit-k-mixtape-with-mike-will-made/#more-68077|url-status=dead}}</ref> The first single off the mixtape was released on February 27, 2013, titled, "Shine On". The song features rapper [[Bun B]] and was produced by Scott<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/02/artwork-big-krit-f-bun-b-shine-on|title=Artwork: Big K.R.I.T. f/ Bun B "Shine On"|author=Sam Weiss|date=February 25, 2013|work=Complex|access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> He has also put out songs produced by [[9th Wonder]]. ''Scott (King Remembered In Time)'' would be released on April 10, 2013. The mixtape features primary production handled by Scott himself and guest appearances by [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[Smoke DZA]] and [[Trinidad James]] among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/04/big-k-r-i-t-releases-new-mixtape-king-remembered-in-time-download-now/|title=Big K.R.I.T. Releases New Mixtape "King Remembered In Time" [Download Now] - XXL|work=XXL|date=April 10, 2013 |access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref>


On June 13, 2013, in an interview with Dead End Hip Hop, K.R.I.T. hinted towards the title of his upcoming second studio album, stating that the title is featured in the opening seconds of the Intro from his debut album "Live from the Underground".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/big-k-r-i-t-talks-k-r-i-t-mixtape-and-upcoming-album-video.12646.html?fb_action_ids=3150953949849&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582|title=Big K.R.I.T.|work=HotNewHipHop|date=June 13, 2013|access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> In August 2013, he told HipHopDX that [[Chad Hugo]] of [[The Neptunes]], [[DJ Dahi]] and [[Terrace Martin]] will provide some of the album's soulful production. K.R.I.T. also said he has refocused his energy on his rhymes and delivery, as he allows producers to craft some of the beats for him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.2169/title.big-k-r-i-t-describes-upcoming-work-with-chad-hugo-terrace-martin-dj-dahi|title=Big K.R.I.T. Describes Upcoming Work With Chad Hugo, Terrace Martin & DJ Dahi|work=HipHopDX|access-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006140903/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.2169/title.big-k-r-i-t-describes-upcoming-work-with-chad-hugo-terrace-martin-dj-dahi|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> On September 30, 2013, K.R.I.T. announced that his second album would be called ''Cadillactica''. In October 2013, he told ''XXL'' that [[Jim Jonsin]], [[Rico Love]], [[DJ Toomp]], and himself would also provide production on the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/big-k-r-i-t-crafting-a-planet-called-cadillactica-on-new-album/|title=Big K.R.I.T. Is Creating A Planet Called 'Cadillactica' For His New Album - XXL|work=XXL|date=October 11, 2013 |access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> On April 28, 2014, he released the first single off his second album, titled "Mt. Olympus".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6070255/big-krit-mt-olympus-exclusive-song-premiere|title=Big K.R.I.T., 'Mt Olympus': Exclusive Song Premiere|date=April 29, 2014|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> The second single from Cadillatica, "Pay Attention" released July 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigkrit.com/blog/official-single-big-k-r-t-pay-attention-ft-rico-love-produced-jim-jonsin|title=Official Single: Big K.R.I.T. "Pay Attention" ft. Rico Love [Produced By: Jim Jonsin] - Big K.R.I.T.|work=Big K.R.I.T.|date=July 25, 2014|access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref>
On June 13, 2013, in an interview with Dead End Hip Hop, Scott hinted towards the title of his upcoming second studio album, stating that the title is featured in the opening seconds of the Intro from his debut album "Live from the Underground".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/big-k-r-i-t-talks-k-r-i-t-mixtape-and-upcoming-album-video.12646.html?fb_action_ids=3150953949849&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582|title=Big K.R.I.T.|work=HotNewHipHop|date=June 13, 2013|access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> In August 2013, he told HipHopDX that [[Chad Hugo]] of [[The Neptunes]], [[DJ Dahi]] and [[Terrace Martin]] will provide some of the album's soulful production. Scott also said he has refocused his energy on his rhymes and delivery, as he allows producers to craft some of the beats for him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.2169/title.big-k-r-i-t-describes-upcoming-work-with-chad-hugo-terrace-martin-dj-dahi|title=Big K.R.I.T. Describes Upcoming Work With Chad Hugo, Terrace Martin & DJ Dahi|work=HipHopDX|access-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006140903/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.2169/title.big-k-r-i-t-describes-upcoming-work-with-chad-hugo-terrace-martin-dj-dahi|archive-date=October 6, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> On September 30, 2013, Scott announced that his second album would be called ''Cadillactica''. In October 2013, he told ''XXL'' that [[Jim Jonsin]], [[Rico Love]], [[DJ Toomp]], and himself would also provide production on the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/big-k-r-i-t-crafting-a-planet-called-cadillactica-on-new-album/|title=Big K.R.I.T. Is Creating A Planet Called 'Cadillactica' For His New Album - XXL|work=XXL|date=October 11, 2013 |access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> On April 28, 2014, he released the first single off his second album, titled "Mt. Olympus".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6070255/big-krit-mt-olympus-exclusive-song-premiere|title=Big K.R.I.T., 'Mt Olympus': Exclusive Song Premiere|date=April 29, 2014|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref> The second single from Cadillatica, "Pay Attention" released July 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigkrit.com/blog/official-single-big-k-r-t-pay-attention-ft-rico-love-produced-jim-jonsin|title=Official Single: Big K.R.I.T. "Pay Attention" ft. Rico Love [Produced By: Jim Jonsin] - Big K.R.I.T.|work=Big K.R.I.T.|date=July 25, 2014|access-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref>


===2016–present: ''4eva Is a Mighty Long Time'' and ''K.R.I.T. iz Here''===
===2016–present: ''4eva Is a Mighty Long Time'' and ''K.R.I.T. iz Here''===
After releasing twelve freestyles in twelve hours, K.R.I.T. announced through [[Twitter]] that he and Def Jam had parted ways on July 6, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.39508/title.big-k-r-i-t-off-def-jam#|title=Big K.R.I.T. Off Def Jam|work=[[HipHopDX]]|date=July 5, 2016|access-date=June 27, 2018}}</ref>
After releasing twelve freestyles in twelve hours, Scott announced through [[Twitter]] that he and Def Jam had parted ways on July 6, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.39508/title.big-k-r-i-t-off-def-jam#|title=Big K.R.I.T. Off Def Jam|work=[[HipHopDX]]|date=July 5, 2016|access-date=June 27, 2018}}</ref>


On October 27, 2017, K.R.I.T. released his third studio album, ''[[4eva Is a Mighty Long Time]]''. The album marks K.R.I.T.'s first independent release under his Multi Alumni label, following a departure from Def Jam. It debuted at number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8023170/kenny-chesney-live-in-no-shoes-nation-billboard-200-no-1|title=Kenny Chesney's 'Live in No Shoes Nation' Is No. 1 on Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=November 5, 2017|access-date=November 12, 2017}}</ref> The album was supported by four singles: "Confetti", "Keep the Devil Off", "Aux Cord" and "1999".
On October 27, 2017, Scott released his third studio album, ''[[4eva Is a Mighty Long Time]]''. The album marks Scott's first independent release under his Multi Alumni label, following a departure from Def Jam. It debuted at number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8023170/kenny-chesney-live-in-no-shoes-nation-billboard-200-no-1|title=Kenny Chesney's 'Live in No Shoes Nation' Is No. 1 on Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=November 5, 2017|access-date=November 12, 2017}}</ref> The album was supported by four singles: "Confetti", "Keep the Devil Off", "Aux Cord" and "1999".


On July 12, 2019, K.R.I.T. released his fourth studio album, ''[[K.R.I.T. Iz Here]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2019/06/07/big-k-r-i-t-announces-new-album/|title=Big KRIT Announces 'KRIT IZ HERE' Album|work=[[The Source]]|date=June 7, 2019|access-date=June 14, 2019}}</ref>
On July 12, 2019, Scott released his fourth studio album, ''[[K.R.I.T. Iz Here]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2019/06/07/big-k-r-i-t-announces-new-album/|title=Big KRIT Announces 'KRIT IZ HERE' Album|work=[[The Source]]|date=June 7, 2019|access-date=June 14, 2019}}</ref>


On February 18, 2022, K.R.I.T. released his fifth studio album, ''[[Digital Roses Don't Die]]''.
On February 18, 2022, Scott released his fifth studio album, ''[[Digital Roses Don't Die]]''.


==Artistry==
==Artistry==
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Big K.R.I.T.'s musical training began in elementary school up through junior high school playing the [[cello]], and having the ability to read music helped him out tremendously as an artist.<ref name="Respect">{{cite web|url=https://cover.respect-mag.com/big-krit/|title=The Re-Introduction of Big K.R.I.T.|work=[[Respect. (magazine)|Respect.]]|access-date=June 26, 2018}}</ref> While talking about how he started producing music, K.R.I.T. said: "At the time, I was young and I didn't have no job. It wasn't like I could really afford to pay for beats. At the same time, there was this program that came out for [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], MTV Music Generator, where you could make your own beats. So I started making my own beats right around that time because I just couldn't afford to pay for the other ones."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/8573-rising-big-krit/|title=Big K.R.I.T.|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=June 4, 2010|access-date=June 23, 2018}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pilerats.com/music/rap/big-k.r.its-all-time-hugest-rap-influences/|title=Big K.R.I.T's All-Time Hugest Rap Influences|work=Pilerats|access-date=June 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecouchsessions.com/2011/11/interview-big-k-r-i-t-on-mississippi-his-influences-and-stage-diving/|title=INTERVIEW: Big K.R.I.T. on Mississippi, his influences, and stage diving|work=The Couch Sessions|date=November 1, 2011|access-date=June 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2010/05/big-k-r-i-t-talks-mississippi-hip-hop-breakthrough-mixtape-success|title=Big K.R.I.T. Talks Mississippi Hip-Hop & Breakthrough Mixtape Success|work=Complex|date=May 28, 2010|access-date=June 23, 2018}}</ref>
Scott's musical training began in elementary school up through junior high school playing the [[cello]], and having the ability to read music helped him out tremendously as an artist.<ref name="Respect">{{cite web|url=https://cover.respect-mag.com/big-krit/|title=The Re-Introduction of Big K.R.I.T.|work=[[Respect. (magazine)|Respect.]]|access-date=June 26, 2018}}</ref> While talking about how he started producing music, Scott said: "At the time, I was young and I didn't have no job. It wasn't like I could really afford to pay for beats. At the same time, there was this program that came out for [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]], MTV Music Generator, where you could make your own beats. So I started making my own beats right around that time because I just couldn't afford to pay for the other ones."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/8573-rising-big-krit/|title=Big K.R.I.T.|work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=June 4, 2010|access-date=June 23, 2018}}</ref> Scott has cited [[UGK]], [[Outkast]], [[8Ball & MJG]], [[Tupac Shakur]], [[The Notorious B.I.G.]], [[David Banner]] and [[CeeLo Green]] as his influences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pilerats.com/music/rap/big-k.r.its-all-time-hugest-rap-influences/|title=Big K.R.I.T's All-Time Hugest Rap Influences|work=Pilerats|access-date=June 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecouchsessions.com/2011/11/interview-big-k-r-i-t-on-mississippi-his-influences-and-stage-diving/|title=INTERVIEW: Big K.R.I.T. on Mississippi, his influences, and stage diving|work=The Couch Sessions|date=November 1, 2011|access-date=June 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2010/05/big-k-r-i-t-talks-mississippi-hip-hop-breakthrough-mixtape-success|title=Big K.R.I.T. Talks Mississippi Hip-Hop & Breakthrough Mixtape Success|work=Complex|date=May 28, 2010|access-date=June 23, 2018}}</ref>


Big K.R.I.T. is known in Birmingham, Alabama as being one of the favorite artists of the current Birmingham Mayor, Randall L. Woodfin.<ref>{{Cite web|last=magazine|first=Birmingham|date=2018-07-09|title=Get to know Birmingham's millennial mayor|url=https://www.al.com/bhammag/2018/07/everything_you_need_to_know_ab_1.html|access-date=2021-08-24|website=al|language=en}}</ref> "Mt. Olympus (Reprise)" and "Energy" were featured on Mayor Woodfin's Mayoral Mixtape, which was released on Spotify in the summer of 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=THE MAYORAL MIXTAPE: SUMMER 2021|url=https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1W9fnPU9rnckPxvsTbqBxl|access-date=2021-08-24|website=Spotify|language=en}}</ref>
Scott is known in Birmingham, Alabama as being one of the favorite artists of the current Birmingham Mayor, Randall L. Woodfin.<ref>{{Cite web|last=magazine|first=Birmingham|date=2018-07-09|title=Get to know Birmingham's millennial mayor|url=https://www.al.com/bhammag/2018/07/everything_you_need_to_know_ab_1.html|access-date=2021-08-24|website=al|language=en}}</ref> "Mt. Olympus (Reprise)" and "Energy" were featured on Mayor Woodfin's Mayoral Mixtape, which was released on Spotify in the summer of 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=THE MAYORAL MIXTAPE: SUMMER 2021|url=https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1W9fnPU9rnckPxvsTbqBxl|access-date=2021-08-24|website=Spotify|language=en}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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{{see also|List of songs recorded by Big K.R.I.T.}}
{{see also|List of songs recorded by Big K.R.I.T.}}

;Studio albums
*''[[Live from the Underground]]'' (2012)
*''[[Live from the Underground]]'' (2012)
*''[[Cadillactica]]'' (2014)
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*''[[K.R.I.T. Iz Here]]'' (2019)
*''[[K.R.I.T. Iz Here]]'' (2019)
*''[[Digital Roses Don't Die]]'' (2022)
*''[[Digital Roses Don't Die]]'' (2022)

;Collaboration albums
*''[[Full Court Press]]'' <small>(with [[Girl Talk (musician)|Girl Talk]], [[Wiz Khalifa]], and [[Smoke DZA]])</small> (2022)


==Awards and nominations==
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Big K.R.I.T.
K.R.I.T. performing in 2015
K.R.I.T. performing in 2015
Background information
Birth nameJustin Lewis Scott
Born (1986-08-26) August 26, 1986 (age 37)
Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Discography
Years active2005–present
Labels
Websitebigkrit.com

Justin Lewis Scott (born August 26, 1986), better known by his stage name Big K.R.I.T. (a backronym for King Remembered in Time),[1] is an American rapper and record producer. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, he began his musical career in 2005. He was signed to Def Jam Recordings by Sha Money XL in 2010, and first gained recognition following the release of his single "Country Shit" (remixed featuring Ludacris and Bun B). The following year, he guest appeared on T.I.'s promotional single "I'm Flexin'", which became Scott's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

Scott's debut studio album, Live from the Underground (2012) debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, likewise with his second album, Cadillactica (2014). In 2017, he launched the record label Multi Alumni to release his subsequent albums: 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time (2017), K.R.I.T. Wuz Here (2019), and Digital Roses Don't Die (2022). Each met with critical praise or acclaim,[2] Cadillactica was listed by Billboard and Complex as among the best albums of that year.[3][4] Furthermore, Scott is a noted record producer for other artists, with credits for artists including Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, T.I., Slim Thug, ASAP Ferg, Freddie Gibbs, E-40, and Berner, among others.[5]

Career[edit]

2005–2010: Beginnings[edit]

Scott previously released several mixtapes, including Hood Fame, with DJ Wally Sparks and The Last King, with DJ Breakem Off. He also made guest appearances on Pilot Talk, the third studio album and major label debut from Louisiana rapper Currensy, as well as Kush & Orange Juice, the critically acclaimed mixtape by rapper Wiz Khalifa. When he started branding himself, he went by the name of Kritikal, before shortening it to Scott[6]

In May 2010, Scott released his mixtape, K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, digitally, garnering critical acclaim.[7] That same month, former president of G-Unit Records and current Senior VP of A&R at Def Jam Records, Sha Money XL, signed him to the label as one of his first priorities in his new position.[8][9]

In October 2010, Scott co-headlined The Smoker's Club Tour 2010 alongside fellow rappers Curren$y and Smoke DZA.[10] In November 2010, Scott opened for Wiz Khalifa in Baltimore, Maryland Sayreville, New Jersey Winston-Salem, North Carolina and in Ashland, Virginia during the Waken Baken Tour.

2011–2015: Live from the Underground and Cadillactica[edit]

Scott at Clark Atlanta's Homecoming in 2011.

In early 2011, he was featured on the cover of XXL as part of their annual Top Freshmen of the year, along with the likes of other rappers including Meek Mill, Cyhi the Prynce, Lil Twist, Yelawolf, Fred the Godson, Mac Miller, YG, Lil B, Kendrick Lamar and Diggy Simmons.[11]

In March 2011, Scott released his highly anticipated and entirely self-produced mixtape, Return of 4Eva, featuring guests David Banner, Joi, Big Sant, Chamillionaire, Raheem DeVaughn, Ludacris, and Bun B. The mixtape has been acclaimed by rap critics, with William Ketchum of HipHopDX calling it "emotive, conceptual music" and saying that Scott had given fans a "free album" – the magazine's highest praise for a mixtape.[12] Meanwhile, Matthew Cole of Slant Magazine highlighted Return of 4Eva in his mixtape review column as "the best mixtape of the month," going on in a separate review to call it "the rap album to beat in 2011 ".[13][14] Both critics praised Scott's production skills as much as his lyrics and flow, and both named Scott as a likely successor to Southern rap legends UGK, Scarface, and Outkast. On April 20, 2011, Tom Breihan reviewed the mixtape for Pitchfork, giving an 8.2 out of 10 and awarding it the site's coveted "Best New Music" tag.[15]

On July 1, 2011, Scott announced the title of his debut studio album, Live from the Underground. It was originally set to be released on September 27, 2011.[16] From October 12, 2011, until November 24, 2011, Scott co-headlined The Smoker's Club Tour 2011 with Curren$y and Method Man.[10] Scott released Live from the Underground June 5, 2012, to tremendous expectancy. It debuted at number one on the Hip Hop, R&B, and Rap Charts. He released his first single off the album titled, "I Got This" on May 7, 2012. He went on the "Live from the Underground" tour, which he headlined along with Slim Thug. In an interview on Bootleg Kev's radio show, on August 10, 2012, he confirmed that he and fellow Southern rapper Yelawolf were working on a collaborative album entitled Country Cousins. During the same interview, he was also asked about his favorite rappers, to which he responded, "Scarface. Man, I need these people in groups. Can I put the rest as a group? Outkast, UGK and 8Ball & MJG. That's what my iTunes consists of."[17] Scott along with singer Ashthon Jones collaborated with Lecrae for his single "Mayday" from Gravity.[18]

Scott in 2014

On January 10, 2013, Scott announced his next mixtape as King Remembered In Time. Also naming Mike WiLL Made It as a producer on both the mixtape and his next album. He went on to indicate this mixtape and his next album would not be entirely produced by himself like his previous works, with his album not being produced by himself at all.[19][20] The first single off the mixtape was released on February 27, 2013, titled, "Shine On". The song features rapper Bun B and was produced by Scott[21] He has also put out songs produced by 9th Wonder. Scott (King Remembered In Time) would be released on April 10, 2013. The mixtape features primary production handled by Scott himself and guest appearances by Wiz Khalifa, Future, Smoke DZA and Trinidad James among others.[22]

On June 13, 2013, in an interview with Dead End Hip Hop, Scott hinted towards the title of his upcoming second studio album, stating that the title is featured in the opening seconds of the Intro from his debut album "Live from the Underground".[23] In August 2013, he told HipHopDX that Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, DJ Dahi and Terrace Martin will provide some of the album's soulful production. Scott also said he has refocused his energy on his rhymes and delivery, as he allows producers to craft some of the beats for him.[24] On September 30, 2013, Scott announced that his second album would be called Cadillactica. In October 2013, he told XXL that Jim Jonsin, Rico Love, DJ Toomp, and himself would also provide production on the album.[25] On April 28, 2014, he released the first single off his second album, titled "Mt. Olympus".[26] The second single from Cadillatica, "Pay Attention" released July 25, 2014.[27]

2016–present: 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time and K.R.I.T. iz Here[edit]

After releasing twelve freestyles in twelve hours, Scott announced through Twitter that he and Def Jam had parted ways on July 6, 2016.[28]

On October 27, 2017, Scott released his third studio album, 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time. The album marks Scott's first independent release under his Multi Alumni label, following a departure from Def Jam. It debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200.[29] The album was supported by four singles: "Confetti", "Keep the Devil Off", "Aux Cord" and "1999".

On July 12, 2019, Scott released his fourth studio album, K.R.I.T. Iz Here.[30]

On February 18, 2022, Scott released his fifth studio album, Digital Roses Don't Die.

Artistry[edit]

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.

—K.R.I.T. talks his stage name in an interview with Respect.[31]

Scott's musical training began in elementary school up through junior high school playing the cello, and having the ability to read music helped him out tremendously as an artist.[31] While talking about how he started producing music, Scott said: "At the time, I was young and I didn't have no job. It wasn't like I could really afford to pay for beats. At the same time, there was this program that came out for PlayStation, MTV Music Generator, where you could make your own beats. So I started making my own beats right around that time because I just couldn't afford to pay for the other ones."[32] Scott has cited UGK, Outkast, 8Ball & MJG, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., David Banner and CeeLo Green as his influences.[33][34][35]

Scott is known in Birmingham, Alabama as being one of the favorite artists of the current Birmingham Mayor, Randall L. Woodfin.[36] "Mt. Olympus (Reprise)" and "Energy" were featured on Mayor Woodfin's Mayoral Mixtape, which was released on Spotify in the summer of 2021.[37]

Discography[edit]

Main articles: Big K.R.I.T. discography and Big K.R.I.T. production discography
See also: List of songs recorded by Big K.R.I.T.
Studio albums
Collaboration albums

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Awards Category Nominated work Result
2011 BET Hip Hop Awards[38] Rookie of the Year Himself Nominated
Reese's Perfect Combo Award (Best Collab) "Country Shit" (Remix) Nominated
Best Mixtape Return of 4Eva Nominated

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