Kris Kross

BREAKING NEWS: Chris Kelly Of Kris Kross Dead At 34

by Paul Cashmere on May 2, 2013

Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly has been found dead in his home in Atlanta at the age of 34.

Kris Kross

Kelly’s death has been confirmed by the Fulton Country Medical Examiner, according to Billboard magazine.

Chris ‘Daddy Mac’ Kelly and Chris ‘Mac Daddy’ Smith rose to fame at age 13 in 1992 after being discovered producer Jermaine Dupri in an Atlanta shopping mall.

Their debut album ‘Totally Krossed Out’ sold 4 million copies. Their song ‘Jump’ was a global hit.

The duo also featured in Michael Jackson ‘Jam’ music video and toured with Jackson on the Dangerous World Tour.

The cause of Chris Kelly’s death is yet to be determined. Noise11 will update this story as more information becomes known.

Tagged as: 90s, Chris Kelly, Chris Smith, Daddy Mac, Jermaine Dupri, Jump, Kris Kross, Mac Daddy, rap, USA

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