Hip-hop legend KRS-One is returning to the New York shelter where he stayed as a homeless teen to help feed the needy this Thanksgiving. The MC and record producer, real name Lawrence Parker, found himself on the streets in his youth and regularly used the Bowery Mission in Big Apple to get food and shelter.

“I am participating in The Bowery Mission’s Thanksgiving food drive and event because I myself was once homeless, walking these very streets, and spending time with these wonderful people at The Bowery Mission,” says the beloved MC. “I depended on them to survive. I am showing up for Thanksgiving this year to not only lend a hand, but hope that I am may inspire others in the hip-hop community to consider their role towards helping the homeless, and join me by helping those in your community that need help during this holiday season.”

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Lackluster rapper Tony Yayo is in discussion to portray hip-hop legend KRS-ONE in a new movie about the iconic Juice Crew and the birth of hip-hop.

“I’m going to play KRS-One… That’s 50′s favorite rapper… They’re trying to do it right now.”

Akeelah & The Bee star Keke Palmer has already signed up for the role of Roxanne Shante in the film, while Evan Ross will portray MC Shan.