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Chris Kelly

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Also Known As:
Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly, Mac Daddy
Date of Birth:
August 11, 1978
Hometown:
Atlanta

Bio:
Chris Kelly (August 11, 1978 – May 1, 2013) was born in Atlanta, Georgia. On May 1, 2013, Chris Kelly was found unresponsive in his Atlanta home, and was later pronounced dead at the Atlanta Medical Center. Police reports indicate that Chris’ mother said her son had gotten sick after taking a combination of cocaine and heroine the night before his death.

Best Known For:
Chris Kelly is best known for being part of the rap duo, Kris Kross. They were best known for their 1992 hit song “Jump”. Kris Kross also made headlines for their style, as  they often wore their clothes backwards, sparking a trend among youngsters. Chris kelly died from an alleged drug overdose in Atlanta on May 1, 2013.

Personal Life:
Chris Kelly was discovered by producer, Jermaine Dupri, at an Atlanta shopping mall in 1990. On May 1, 2013, he was found dead at his home. His mom told authorities that he overdosed on heroin and cocaine the night before his death.

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So sad. The recent Kris Kross comeback reportedly revived Chris’ drug addiction, which ultimately led to the singer’s tragic death.
On May 1, Chris Kelly, 34, was found unconscious in his Atlanta, GA home, and was rushed to the Atlanta Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 5:30 p.m. Chris is believed to have died from a drug overdose involving heroin and cocaine, according to police. After Chris’ 90s rap group Kris Kross reunited for a big concert back in February, the rapper reportedly fell back into his old drug habits, according to TMZ.

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Chris Kelly: Pics Of The Former Member Of Kris Kross

Rapper Chris Kelly of the iconic duo Kris Kross shockingly died from an overdose on May 1. A man famous for wearing his clothes backwards, here are all the best pictures of him.
The rap world was saddened to learn that Chris Kelly, 34, from Kris Kross, died of an overdose on May 1. Chris died at the south campus of the Atlanta Medical Center of a “possible drug overdose.” Read on to see the best pictures of the “Jump” singer.

May 2, 2013

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