Kenkere Bailappa Siddaiah (2 March 1954 – 19 October 2019), commonly known as Prof. K. B. Siddaiah or simply KB, was an Indian poet, sociopolitical–philosopher, writer and social activist known for his works in Kannada language.

[3] Siddaiah was born in Kenkere in Tumkuru to Bailurappa and Anthuramma.

[5] KB's poems were mostly based on social life of the marginalized people.

[6] His poems including ’Ee naada manninalli’ inspired people across the state to join the Dalit movement.

[4] Siddaiah met with a road accident and admitted in Manipal hospital in Bangalore and died eventually on 18 October in 2019.