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Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly Of Kris Kross Laid To Rest In Atlanta. Jermaine Dupri & Da Brat Pay Tribute By Wearing Their Pants Backwards

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Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly was laid to rest today at Memorial Baptist Church in Atlanta. Family and many industry friends were there to pay their final respects. Da Brat and Jermaine Dupri wore their pants backwards in tribute to Chris, who along with Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith made it trendy to wear your clothes backwards during the height of their fame.

Smith and Kelly were discovered by Dupri at an Atlanta mall in 1990. The duos debut album, Totally Krossed Out, is certified 4x platinum by the Recording Industry of America. The 1992 album spawned the hit record “Jump.”

 

 

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Details Emerge In Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly’s Death, Mother Releases Statement

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Details Emerge In Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly's Death, Mother Releases Statement

In the last 12 hours since Kriss Kross member Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly’s death was reported, information is building concerning the former So So Def Records‘ artist’s untimely death at the age of 34 years old. Last night, the label founded by Jermaine Dupri and Chris mother, Donna Kelly Pratte released a joint statement on Chris. It was published in the Hollywood Reporter:

“It is with deep sadness that we announce that our beloved Chris Kelly has passed away on May 1. To millions of fans worldwide, he was the trendsetting, backwards pants-wearing one-half of Kris Kross who loved making music. But to us, he was just Chris – the kind, generous and fun-loving life of the party. Though he was only with us a short time, we feel blessed to have been able to share some incredible moments with him. His legacy will live on through his music, and we will forever love him.” Additional reports by TMZ have alleged that Kelly died of a drug overdose, according to what his mother told first responders. The drugs believed to be involved are a “speed-ball,” a powerful and often lethal mixture of cocaine and heroin. A formal autopsy is scheduled for this morning.

via:hiphopwired

R.I.P. Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly

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Chris Kelly of the rap duo Kris Kross has passed away today. He was 34. DJ Greg Street reported his body was found at his Atlanta home this evening. No cause of death has been confirmed yet. Back in February, he joined his other half during So So Def’s 20 year anniversary concert. R.I.P. Mac Daddy.

via:rapradar

Jermaine Dupri And Jay-Z Perform “Money Ain’t A Thing” At The So So Def 20th Anniversary Concert

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Jermaine Dupri brought out Jay-Z to perform his 1998 single, “Money Ain’t A Thing,” which he raps on and produced. Jay-Z came straight off a jet to the stage in ATL’s, Fox Theater. JD managed to get Hov to stick around a perform a few verses for the crowd
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Jermaine Dupri Hosts Private So So Def Dinner w/ Bow Wow, Da Brat & More [PHOTOS]

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So So Def Records is celebrating its 20th anniversary and founder Jermaine Dupri is making sure the milestone is celebrated in style. Last night at a secret location in Atlanta, JD hosted a private dinner for the old crew and on hand were Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Bonecrusher, Youngbloodz, latest act Fresco Kane and more. Interestingly, Bow Wow and Chris Kelly of Kris Kross were in attendance, meeting for the first time. “In all these years, this is the first time that Bow Wow and Chris Kelly have ever met,” Dupri reportedly announced during the dinner. “Bow Wow is a product of Kris Kross, so the fact that we can bring everyone together like this means a lot.” The So So Def 20th anniversary concert goes down this Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:30pm at the Fox Theatre  in Atlanta. Rumor is that Jay-Z may even pop up as a special. As for the dinner, it was a way for JD to thank the people that made his label so influential. “This is my way of saying thank you for helping me build the So So Def empire,” he said. “This is a historical moment, so tonight I’m celebrating you. Sit back, relax…I’m gonna serve you. But enjoy it, because that will never happen again!”
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Kriss Kross To Perform At 20th Anniversary So So Def Concert

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Kriss Kross To Perform At 20th Anniversary So So Def Concert

Former child Rap duo Kriss Kross is back – at least long enough to spit “wiggity-wiggity-wack” one last time. The onetime So So Def act, consisting of Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith burst onto the scene with their smash hit “Jump,” and are remembered for their baggy and backwards outfits (and perhaps the“Rugrats Rap”). According to TMZ, the duo has announced that they will be reuniting to perform at a 20th anniversary all-star concert honoring So So Def Recordings in Atlanta in February. Along with acts like Da Brat and Xscape, Kriss Kross made waves in popular music with label head Jermaine Dupri.