Big K.R.I.T. speaks on the Rock the Bells tour

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

While Big K.R.I.T. did not release his highly-anticipated debut album, Live From the Underground, this year, things have still been going great for the Mississippi rapper. Signed to Def Jam, Big K.R.I.T. had the chance to be a part of the Rock the Bells tour.

Big K.R.I.T. had the chance to perform in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. Every place he went, Big K.R.I.T. was able to get the crowd excited. All of this is a dream come true for the young rapper, as he still prepares his debut album.

Speaking with XXL about his time on the tour, Big K.R.I.T. said it was a blessing for him to be able to travel the country and meet rappers he grew up idolizing. One of the most-surprising parts of it, to K.R.I.T., was that some of the rappers were actually fans of his music. Big K.R.I.T. had the chance to meet RZA and talk with him.

Telling the magazine he enjoyed the feedback in San Francisco, Big K.R.I.T. spoke on how fans of established names, such as Mobb Deep and Wu-Tang were well aware of his music. The day after his birthday, Big K.R.I.T.'s friend, Big Saint, told the crowd K.R.I.T. just had a birthday and the crowd went crazy celebrating his birthday.