Big K.R.I.T.

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), 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 his sole entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

In May 2010, Scott released his mixtape, K.R.I.T. Wuz Here, digitally, garnering critical acclaim.

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.

In October 2010, Scott co-headlined The Smoker's Club Tour 2010 alongside fellow rappers Curren$y and Smoke DZA.

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.

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.

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.

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 ".

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.

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.

From October 12, 2011, until November 24, 2011, Scott co-headlined The Smoker's Club Tour 2011 with Curren$y and Method Man.

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).

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."

Scott along with singer Ashthon Jones collaborated with Lecrae for his single "Mayday" from Gravity.

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.

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 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.

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".

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.

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).

His albums were each met with critical praise, with Cadillactica listed by Billboard and Complex as among the best albums of that year.

Furthermore, Scott is a noted record producer for other artists, having amassed credits on albums for Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, T.I., Slim Thug, ASAP Ferg, Freddie Gibbs, E-40, and Berner, among others.

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