It’s well known that the Grammys have a history of snubbing hip-hop music. Whether the reason is racial or musical bias, generational disconnect with older voters, or a mixture of both, the fact is that it’s harder for hip-hop artists to win in the big categories. And if it is still an issue now, you can imagine how hard it used to be a few decades ago. Knowing all of that makes a certain win truly stand out in Grammy history. At the 1993 awards, hip-hop collective Arrested Development won Best New Artist, becoming the first hip-hop act to win the award, and the first hip-hop act to win in the general field. Let’s look back at the historic win, the factors that contributed to it, and the impact it had in Grammy and pop culture history.
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- 9/21/2022
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
One half of the iconic rap duo Kris Kross tragically passed away on May 1 from an alleged drug overdose in his Atlanta, Ga. home. Now, a new video has surfaced from Chris’ final hours showing him in a haze attempting to rap. Keep reading to watch the sad footage.
More and more information about Chris Kelly’s last, drug-filled night before his death continues to trickle out. Most recently a new video hit the internet of Chris and his friends partying at his house in the early morning of May 1, just hours before he was found unconscious by his mother.
Chris Kelly’s Final Hours Revealed
Chris and his friends are hanging out at his house at 9 a.m. in the morning, still partying in the video obtained by TMZ. At one point the camera focuses on Chris, clearly intoxicated and in a haze, while he tries to sing along with a rap song.
More and more information about Chris Kelly’s last, drug-filled night before his death continues to trickle out. Most recently a new video hit the internet of Chris and his friends partying at his house in the early morning of May 1, just hours before he was found unconscious by his mother.
Chris Kelly’s Final Hours Revealed
Chris and his friends are hanging out at his house at 9 a.m. in the morning, still partying in the video obtained by TMZ. At one point the camera focuses on Chris, clearly intoxicated and in a haze, while he tries to sing along with a rap song.
- 5/6/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Hours before his death, a drugged out Chris Kelly attempted to rap ... and spit out lyrics about a room full of dead bodies ... and TMZ has the sad footage. The video -- shot in Kelly's Atlanta home around 7:00 Am on May 1 -- is a window into the life of a drug addict. There's crap strewn all over the house ... and several seemingly drugged out people just hanging out. One of Kelly's guests -- who...
- 5/6/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
First off, Reuters reports Lauryn Hill's remaining $900,000 in tax debt has been settled, hours before her Monday court date. Secondly, here is "Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)," one of Hill's only studio releases in the fifteen years since Miseducation hit. (Her last was 2010's "Repercussions.") The title's parenthetical may or may not have something to do with the fact that Hill was, in her words, "'required' to release immediately, by virtue of the impending legal deadline. I love being able to reach people directly, but in an ideal scenario, I would not have to rush the release of new music … but the message is still there. In light of Wednesday’s tragic loss (of former label mate Chris Kelly), I am even more pressed to Yell this to a multitude that may not understand the cost of allowing today’s unhealthy paradigms to remain unchecked!" The ferocious, hookless track sounds...
- 5/6/2013
- by Zach Dionne
- Vulture
On May 1, one half of the iconic rap group Kris Kross was found unconscious in his Atlanta home and was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The 911 call from that tragic day has hit the internet. Keep reading for more details.
Chris Kelly, the rapper from the Nineties rap duo Kris Kross, tragically passed away on May 1. The 911 call placed on that day moments after his mother discovered Chris’ unresponsive body in his Atlanta home has been released, revealing everything that happened during Chris’ final minutes.
Chris Kelly’s Mother Makes 911 Call
The call, obtained by TMZ, is a truly sad listen. The caller, who appears to be Chris’ mother, speaks with the 911 dispatch and recounts how she has found her son lying down unresponsive and unconscious. After closer inspection, Chris’ mother informs the dispatcher that her son is not breathing. She also tells the dispatcher that her son had...
Chris Kelly, the rapper from the Nineties rap duo Kris Kross, tragically passed away on May 1. The 911 call placed on that day moments after his mother discovered Chris’ unresponsive body in his Atlanta home has been released, revealing everything that happened during Chris’ final minutes.
Chris Kelly’s Mother Makes 911 Call
The call, obtained by TMZ, is a truly sad listen. The caller, who appears to be Chris’ mother, speaks with the 911 dispatch and recounts how she has found her son lying down unresponsive and unconscious. After closer inspection, Chris’ mother informs the dispatcher that her son is not breathing. She also tells the dispatcher that her son had...
- 5/4/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
First you might have gasped, but then came the love, because People.com readers, overwhelmingly, responded favorably to those who rose to the defense of Kim Kardashian and her unorthodox maternity wear choices. At the same time, Melissa Gilbert's wedding dress proved nothing less than a source of amazement. So here are the five stories that sparked the strongest reactions from readers this week - what made you happy, sad, laugh out loud, awestruck, even angry. In the meantime, please keep clicking on the emoticons at the bottom of every story - this way you can tell us exactly what you think.
- 5/4/2013
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
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.
Chris Kelly Parties After Kris Kross Reunion
Chris has struggled with drug addiction on and off for the past ten years, but seemed to have finally straightened his life out recently. Over the past few weeks, the rapper reportedly had a change in behavior following a Kris Kross reunion concert in Atlanta.
After the concert,...
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.
Chris Kelly Parties After Kris Kross Reunion
Chris has struggled with drug addiction on and off for the past ten years, but seemed to have finally straightened his life out recently. Over the past few weeks, the rapper reportedly had a change in behavior following a Kris Kross reunion concert in Atlanta.
After the concert,...
- 5/3/2013
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
The attention-seeking Westboro Baptist Church has been busy this week, having protested NBA player Jason Collins for revealing he's gay and the late George Jones' funeral, stating the late country legend was a "drunkard," according to Taste Of Country
Now the church is attempting to exploit the death of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman.
The church group tweeted about Hanneman's death by including a photo of him performing alongside fellow Slayer guitarist Kerry King coupled with a separate image of another recently-deceased performer, Kris Kross' Chris Kelly along with the line "Which of your idols will God kill next?" and the hashtag #picketfunerals.
Which of your idols will God kill next?Yesterday Chris Kelly #kriskrossToday Jeff Hanneman #Slayer#PicketFunerals twitter.com/WBCSays/status…
— Westboro Baptist (@WBCSays) May 2, 2013
The band responsible for songs like "Not Of This God," "The Anti-Christ," "Witching Hour" and "World Painted Blood" has made no comment so far,...
Now the church is attempting to exploit the death of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman.
The church group tweeted about Hanneman's death by including a photo of him performing alongside fellow Slayer guitarist Kerry King coupled with a separate image of another recently-deceased performer, Kris Kross' Chris Kelly along with the line "Which of your idols will God kill next?" and the hashtag #picketfunerals.
Which of your idols will God kill next?Yesterday Chris Kelly #kriskrossToday Jeff Hanneman #Slayer#PicketFunerals twitter.com/WBCSays/status…
— Westboro Baptist (@WBCSays) May 2, 2013
The band responsible for songs like "Not Of This God," "The Anti-Christ," "Witching Hour" and "World Painted Blood" has made no comment so far,...
- 5/3/2013
- by HuffPost Canada Music
- Huffington Post
Chris Kelly may be gone, but he is definitely not forgotten. The Kriss Kross rapper's support system is far-reaching, and, according to mentor Jermaine Dupri, any member of his musical family would have stepped forward if they knew just how serious Kelly's drug use had become the night of his death. "If I would have known, I would have tried to put my foot forward to help the situation," Dupri told Us Weekly's Ian Drew in an exclusive interview following Kelly's shocking May 1 death, adding that [...]...
- 5/3/2013
- Us Weekly
TMZ has obtained the 911 call placed moments after Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly's unresponsive body was found Wednesday at his Georgia home.The caller appears to be Chris' mother, but it's not entirely clear.During the 911 call, the caller tells the dispatcher that Chris is not breathing. The dispatcher then walks her through instructions on how to resuscitate him.As we reported, police claim Kelly's mother told them her son had taken a combination...
- 5/3/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The fun-loving Chris Kelly that the world knew from 90s rap duo Kriss Kross was only one side of the rapper's multi-dimensional personality, Kelly's best friend Lisa Pope tells Us Weekly in an exclusive interview. In fact, she says, the thing that always stood out to her most about Kelly -- who died on Wednesday May 1 at age 34 -- was not his fame or his charisma, but his generosity. "He was an unbelievably generous person and he would give until he gave out. Until he [...]...
- 5/3/2013
- Us Weekly
Chris Smith (left), a.k.a. the Daddy Mac, is mourning the loss of fellow Kris Kross member Chris Kelly (right), a.k.a. the Mac Daddy, who died on Wednesday (May 1) of a suspected drug overdose.
Smith says in a statement (via E! Online):
Chris Kelly was my Best Friend. He was like a brother. I love him and will miss him dearly.
Our friendship began as little boys in first grade. We grew up together. It was a blessing to achieve the success, travel the world and entertain Kris Kross fans all around the world with my best friend. It is what we wanted to do and what brought us happiness. I will always cherish the memories of the C-Connection.
Kris Kross Forever, the 'Mac Daddy' and 'Daddy Mac.'
The cause of death for Kelly has not yet been determined. An autopsy is scheduled for this week.
Smith says in a statement (via E! Online):
Chris Kelly was my Best Friend. He was like a brother. I love him and will miss him dearly.
Our friendship began as little boys in first grade. We grew up together. It was a blessing to achieve the success, travel the world and entertain Kris Kross fans all around the world with my best friend. It is what we wanted to do and what brought us happiness. I will always cherish the memories of the C-Connection.
Kris Kross Forever, the 'Mac Daddy' and 'Daddy Mac.'
The cause of death for Kelly has not yet been determined. An autopsy is scheduled for this week.
- 5/3/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The sad news of Chris Kelly’s sudden death has left many wondering what went wrong and how could this have been prevented. HollywoodLife.com spoke to a top addiction specialist who shed some light on the lethal drugs that take so many young lives.
Chris Kelly‘s mother Donna Kelly Pratte tried to save her son from his “extensive history of drug abuse.” Registered addiction specialist Clare Waissmann hopes that Chris’ life and memory can be honored by raising awareness for those struggling with drug dependency.
Clare Waismann, who founded the Waismann Method–an opiate detoxification center in Beverly Hills, tells HollywoodLife.com Exclusively, “Chris Kelly’s death was unnecessary and breaks my heart. He didn’t have to die. We treat a number of celebrities who become addicted to opiates, such as heroin. These people are suffering. They don’t want to be slaves to a drug.”
Heroin...
Chris Kelly‘s mother Donna Kelly Pratte tried to save her son from his “extensive history of drug abuse.” Registered addiction specialist Clare Waissmann hopes that Chris’ life and memory can be honored by raising awareness for those struggling with drug dependency.
Clare Waismann, who founded the Waismann Method–an opiate detoxification center in Beverly Hills, tells HollywoodLife.com Exclusively, “Chris Kelly’s death was unnecessary and breaks my heart. He didn’t have to die. We treat a number of celebrities who become addicted to opiates, such as heroin. These people are suffering. They don’t want to be slaves to a drug.”
Heroin...
- 5/3/2013
- by Sandra Clark
- HollywoodLife
Kris Kross' recent comeback ... and the money that came with it ... put Mac Daddy on a drug-fueled road to self-destruction, sources close to the deceased rapper tell TMZ.Sources tell us, Mac Daddy -- real name Chris Kelly -- has been on and off drugs (including cocaine and heroin) for the last ten years, but had recently cleaned up his act.We're told that changed dramatically in recent weeks, following Kris Kross' big...
- 5/3/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
When Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly was found dead in his Atlanta home Wednesday (May 1), a spokeswoman from the Fulton County police said that the cause of death appeared to be a possible drug overdose. The police report, which was obtained by TMZ, supports that possibility.
According to the report, Kelly's mother, Donna Kelly Pratt, told police that one night prior, the rapper had taken a mixture of heroin and cocaine, commonly known as a "speedball." Donna says she took Kelly home to recover from the drugs, something she had done in the past. After spending the morning nauseous, he passed out.
Police were called to the house around 4:30 p.m. and found Kelly unresponsive. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead around 5 p.m.
An autopsy was performed on Kelly, ruling out trauma or foul play as a cause of death. The toxicology...
According to the report, Kelly's mother, Donna Kelly Pratt, told police that one night prior, the rapper had taken a mixture of heroin and cocaine, commonly known as a "speedball." Donna says she took Kelly home to recover from the drugs, something she had done in the past. After spending the morning nauseous, he passed out.
Police were called to the house around 4:30 p.m. and found Kelly unresponsive. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead around 5 p.m.
An autopsy was performed on Kelly, ruling out trauma or foul play as a cause of death. The toxicology...
- 5/2/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Kriss Kross rapper Chris Kelly reportedly took hard drugs the night before his death, according to the police investigation report.
According to the report, obtained by Access Hollywood, Donna Kelly Pratt (identified in the police report as a "close friend," but later reported to be Kelly's mother), claimed her son had taken a mixture of heroin and cocaine the night before his death.
She told authorities that "they brought Kelly home to recover from his drug use and had done this several times in the past."
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According to the report, obtained by Access Hollywood, Donna Kelly Pratt (identified in the police report as a "close friend," but later reported to be Kelly's mother), claimed her son had taken a mixture of heroin and cocaine the night before his death.
She told authorities that "they brought Kelly home to recover from his drug use and had done this several times in the past."
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- 5/2/2013
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Gwyneth Paltrow says she and Chris Martin have had "terrible times" in their marriage, soap star William Roache is charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in the 1960s, and Kris Kross' Chris Kelly dies at age 34: See Us Weekly's top 5 stories from Thursday, May 2. 1. Gwyneth Paltrow: Chris Martin and I Have Had "Terrible Times" in Our Marriage Perfection is overrated anyway. Gwyneth Paltrow's life may seem charmed from the outside, but like anyone else, she has her share of problems. Underneath the blockbuster movie [...]...
- 5/2/2013
- Us Weekly
Kriss Kross' Chris Kelly died yesterday of possible drug overdose,so sad. According to a new report from CNN, former 1990's Kriss Kross rapstar ,Chris Kelly, died at the young age of 34 at an Atlanta,Ga hospital after being found unresponsive at his home yesterday,May 1st,2013 . Then the Fulton County Police said that it could've been due to a possible drug overdose earlier this morning. A supposed friend of Chris, told the investigator that Chris had taken a mixture of heroin and cocaine on Tuesday night, and that she had brought Chris home "to recover from his drug use." An official autopsy is planned to officially go down at some point today,May 2nd. This is very sad news. Kriss Kross were huge rap stars back in the early 90's after dropping their first hit single, "Jump" back in 1992. It spent eight weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- 5/2/2013
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
Former Kris Kross member Chris Kelly is being remembered by the music world after he was found dead at his Atlanta home Wednesday from a suspected drug overdose. Below is a compilation of the latest reaction to the 34-year-old performer's death.
Producer/rapper Jermaine Dupri, who discovered the duo of Kris Kross in an Atlanta mall and launched the group: "To the world, Chris was Mac Daddy, but to me, he was a son I never had. As much as you may think I taught him, he taught me. God has blessed me to be in the presence of so many naturally talented people, and Chris was one... I will always love you, Chris and I will never let the world forget you. May God bless your soul."
LL Cool J: "R.I.P Chris Kelly. This song is now officially dedicated to you. May God embrace your soul & lift up your family." The actor/rapper...
Producer/rapper Jermaine Dupri, who discovered the duo of Kris Kross in an Atlanta mall and launched the group: "To the world, Chris was Mac Daddy, but to me, he was a son I never had. As much as you may think I taught him, he taught me. God has blessed me to be in the presence of so many naturally talented people, and Chris was one... I will always love you, Chris and I will never let the world forget you. May God bless your soul."
LL Cool J: "R.I.P Chris Kelly. This song is now officially dedicated to you. May God embrace your soul & lift up your family." The actor/rapper...
- 5/2/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
And the mystery behind Chris Kelly's sudden death continues. E! News has confirmed the late hip-hop star's autopsy is now complete and there is no indication of foul play. The cause of death is currently pending toxocology results, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner's office. Police are currently investigating the rapper's death as a possible drug overdose after he was found unresponsive Wednesday night at his Atlanta home. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead shortly after. News: Jermaine Dupri, Nicki Minaj and more express condolences over the death of Chris Kelly Kelly rose to fame as one-half of the rap...
- 5/2/2013
- E! Online
The night before Chris Kelly died, the Kris Kross rapper had been taken home by his mother after consuming a combination of cocaine and heroin, according to an Atlanta police report. While at home, Kelly, 34, felt nauseous and then passed out on Wednesday afternoon before his mother Donna Kelly Pratte called 911, the report says. Paramedics found Kelly unresponsive on the living room couch. Efforts at CPR failed to revive him, and Kelly was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Kelly's uncle told police the musician "had an extensive history of drug abuse," the report says, and that...
- 5/2/2013
- by Mike Fleeman
- PEOPLE.com
As details continue to emerge surrounding the death of Kris Kross member Chris Kelly, the rapper’s family and friends are reflecting on his legacy and recording career.
On Wednesday night the 34-year-old’s mother, Donna Kelly Pratte, and his former record label, So So Def issued a joint statement to Vibe on his unforeseen death.
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.
In addition to the statement,...
On Wednesday night the 34-year-old’s mother, Donna Kelly Pratte, and his former record label, So So Def issued a joint statement to Vibe on his unforeseen death.
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.
In addition to the statement,...
- 5/2/2013
- by Brennan Williams
- Huffington Post
The case is not yet closed for the late Chris Kelly. On Thursday, May 2 -- one day after the Kris Kross 90s rapper died at age 34 -- an autopsy was completed, but the official cause of death is still pending toxicology results, E! News reports. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's office has determined that there was no indication of foul play in the 34-year-old rapper's untimely death, but officials are still trying to determine whether it was a drug overdose that ultimately killed Kelly. On Wednesday [...]...
- 5/2/2013
- Us Weekly
Turns out ... the Deftones were big Kris Kross fans -- and last night, the hard rock band paid tribute to the memory of Chris Kelly with a hardcore tribute at their concert in St. Louis. The band fused their hit, "Engine No.9" with "Jump" ... and the crowd went nuts. Uh huh. Uh huh. Read more...
- 5/2/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
He passed away yesterday (May 1) unexpectedly, and Chris Kelly was likely using drugs at the time of his demise.
According to a report, the 34-year-old “Jump” rapper had ingested a “speedball” comprised of heroin and cocaine on the evening prior to his death.
When Kelly’s mom Donna Kelly Pratt called the paramedics, she told them that her son had “an extensive history of drug use.
Following Chris’death, Donna told press, "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...
According to a report, the 34-year-old “Jump” rapper had ingested a “speedball” comprised of heroin and cocaine on the evening prior to his death.
When Kelly’s mom Donna Kelly Pratt called the paramedics, she told them that her son had “an extensive history of drug use.
Following Chris’death, Donna told press, "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...
- 5/2/2013
- GossipCenter
Authorities are investigating a possible drug overdose as the cause of Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly's death, according to the Fulton County Police Department.
"We are currently investigating this as a drug overdose," Kay Lester, a Fulton County Police Department spokeswoman, told The Huffington Post. "There are no signs of foul play and we will continue with that investigation unless the medical examiner report indicates otherwise."
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office told The Huffington Post Thursday morning it has not released an official statement on the cause of the rapper's death, but will do so later on Thursday.
The Associated Press and others are reporting that Chris Kelly, one half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, died Wednesday of an apparent drug overdose. He was 34.
Kelly, who was known as "Mac Daddy," and his partner Chris Smith (aka "Daddy Mac"), were only 13 years old in 1991 when they...
"We are currently investigating this as a drug overdose," Kay Lester, a Fulton County Police Department spokeswoman, told The Huffington Post. "There are no signs of foul play and we will continue with that investigation unless the medical examiner report indicates otherwise."
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office told The Huffington Post Thursday morning it has not released an official statement on the cause of the rapper's death, but will do so later on Thursday.
The Associated Press and others are reporting that Chris Kelly, one half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, died Wednesday of an apparent drug overdose. He was 34.
Kelly, who was known as "Mac Daddy," and his partner Chris Smith (aka "Daddy Mac"), were only 13 years old in 1991 when they...
- 5/2/2013
- by Danielle Cadet
- Huffington Post
Chris Kelly, one half of teenage rap duo Kris Kross, died Wednesday, his mother and record producer said in a statement. He was 34 and died of an apparent drug overdose. Cpl. Kay Lester, a spokeswoman for the Fulton County police, told TheWrap that local police were called to Kelly's Atlanta area home with reports that he unresponsive. Emergency workers administered CPR and he was later transferred to an Atlanta area hospital. Lester said evidence turned up at Kelly's home indicated that drugs were the cause of death. Also read: 5 Kriss...
- 5/2/2013
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
Chris Kelly, one-half of ‘90s rap group Kris Kross, has died. Kelly was found unresponsive in his Atlanta home on Wednesday evening. The Fulton County Police believe Kelly’s death may have been the result of a drug overdose, though it won’t know for sure until after performing an autopsy scheduled for Thursday morning. Kelly was 34. Best known for their briefly trendsetting baggy, backwards clothes and for the single “Jump”—which spent eight weeks atop Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1992—Kris Kross consisted of Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith. The duo was discovered ...
- 5/2/2013
- avclub.com
The passing of Chris Kelly has saddened many, including, not surprisingly, Jermaine Dupri. After all, the music producer did discover Kris Kross in their native Atlanta. "To the world Chris was MacDaddy but to me, he was a son I never had," Dupri wrote in a letter to fans. "As much as you may think I taught him, he taught me, God has blessed me to be in the presence of so many naturally talented people and Chris was one. His understanding of what we set out to do, from day one was always on point. His passion for music, his love for doing shows, his want to better than everyone else was always turnt up. When I think about it I spent more time with Chris and Chris [Smith] than damn near anybody in my whole...
- 5/2/2013
- E! Online
"Daddy Mac" is remembering the "Mac Daddy." Chris Smith, the surviving half of '90s rap duo Kris Kross, is grieving over the loss of his bandmate, Chris Kelly, who died Wednesday of a suspected drug overdose. "Chris Kelly was my Best Friend," said the rapper in a statement. "He was like a brother. I love him and will miss him dearly." "Our friendship began as little boys in first grade. We grew up together. It was a blessing to achieve the success, travel the world and entertain Kris Kross fans all around the world with my best friend," he continued. "It is what we wanted to do and what brought us happiness. I will always cherish the memories of the...
- 5/2/2013
- E! Online
Christopher Kelly (pictured left) -- one half of the '90s hip hop duo Kris Kross -- was found dead at his Atlanta home Wednesday and authorities suspect that he died of a drug overdose.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that the 34-year-old performer was discovered dead in his south Fulton County home around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Update: According to a police report obtained Thursday by Et, Chris' mother, Donna Kelly Pratt, told officers last night that the previous night, Kelly was out and had taken "a mixture of heroin and cocaine." His mom stated to police that Kelly was brought home to recover from his drug use and had "done this several times in the past." She added that Kelly felt nauseous all morning on Wednesday and then passed out and was unresponsive at around 3 p.m. An autopsy...
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that the 34-year-old performer was discovered dead in his south Fulton County home around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Update: According to a police report obtained Thursday by Et, Chris' mother, Donna Kelly Pratt, told officers last night that the previous night, Kelly was out and had taken "a mixture of heroin and cocaine." His mom stated to police that Kelly was brought home to recover from his drug use and had "done this several times in the past." She added that Kelly felt nauseous all morning on Wednesday and then passed out and was unresponsive at around 3 p.m. An autopsy...
- 5/2/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
How tragic. More details are trickling out regarding the sudden death of the Kris Kross rapper, and the police report claims that he had been using drugs the night before he died on May 1. Chris was 34 years old.
Whenever a young person passes away, you hope that drugs or some other foul play isn’t involved. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case for Chris Kelly, the rapper from the famed duo Kris Kross who was found unconscious in his Atlanta, Ga. home and later died in an Atlanta hospital on May 1.
Chris Kelly Used Cocaine & Heroin
Chris had used a combination of cocaine and heroin just one night before his death, according to the police report obtained by TMZ. Early on May 2, Fulton County police also hinted that Chris’ death may have been influenced by drugs.
“It appears it may have been a possible drug overdose,” Corporal Kay Lester told the AP.
Whenever a young person passes away, you hope that drugs or some other foul play isn’t involved. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case for Chris Kelly, the rapper from the famed duo Kris Kross who was found unconscious in his Atlanta, Ga. home and later died in an Atlanta hospital on May 1.
Chris Kelly Used Cocaine & Heroin
Chris had used a combination of cocaine and heroin just one night before his death, according to the police report obtained by TMZ. Early on May 2, Fulton County police also hinted that Chris’ death may have been influenced by drugs.
“It appears it may have been a possible drug overdose,” Corporal Kay Lester told the AP.
- 5/2/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Jenny McCarthy claims the police visited Amanda Bynes - Et The Kardashians' former nanny speaks out - HuffPost Celebrity Chris Kelly's mom reflects on his death - People Lea Michele and Cory Monteith step out after rehab - Lainey Gossip Why are people attacking Blue Ivy? - The Daily Beast Outspoken star opens up about pregnancy issues - Us Weekly Beware of Channing Tatum's cute dog - BuzzFeed Emilia Clarke will star in James Franco's directorial debut - The Hollywood Reporter David Beckham's sexiest photos - TooFab Iron Man 3 earns rave reviews - Rotten Tomatoes Did Naomi Campbell split from her boyfriend? - Wonderwall Mind-blowing early roles of famous actors - Cracked Mila Kunis named the perfect girlfriend - Celebitchy...
- 5/2/2013
- by Maria Mercedes Lara
- Popsugar.com
Update 11:22 Am Pt -- A rep for the Fulton County Medical Examiner tells TMZ, the autopsy has been completed and there were no signs of trauma or foul play. The cause of death will be determined by the complete toxicology report in 3-4 weeks."Kris Kross" rapper Chris Kelly had been using a combination of cocaine and heroin the night before his death, this according to the police report obtained by TMZ. According to the report,...
- 5/2/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jermaine Dupri -- the guy who discovered Kris Kross -- says Chris Kelly was like a member of his family ... and he was crushed when he learned of his death. Dupri -- who was 18-years-old when he first noticed Kris Kross in an Atl shopping mall in 1990 -- said, "To the world, Chris Kelly was MacDaddy but to me he was the son I never had."He added, "When I think about it I spent...
- 5/2/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly might have died from a drug overdose, according to Atlanta police. The 34-year-old Kelly, best known as one half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, was found unresponsive in his south Atlanta home and pronounced dead at the hospital on Wednesday night. While a cause of death has not yet been determined -- an autopsy was slated for Thursday morning --Fulton County police Cpl. Kay Lester said: "It appears it may have been a possible drug overdose." She cited evidence at Kelly's house in addition to statements from the scene, The Associated Press reports. Kris Kross soared
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- 5/2/2013
- by Erin Carlson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As Kris Kross fans mourn the untimely passing Wednesday of Chris Kelly, Atlanta police are investigating whether the rapper died of a possible drug overdose. According to a spokesman for the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office, Kelly was found unresponsive at his Atlanta home and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 5 p.m. An autopsy is set for this morning to determine how the 34-year-old "Mac Daddy" artist died. Fulton County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Kay Lester told E! News that investigators were looking into reports that drugs were involved. "The information we obtained at the scene leads to believe it was a possible drug overdose," she...
- 5/2/2013
- E! Online
Kris Kross' Chris Kelly and Chris Smith both largely disappeared from the music scene after they disbanded their hip-hop duo in 1998. But the hip-hop twosome, famous for their smash single "Jump" and backwards clothing style, reunited just two months ago for a live performance in Atlanta at the So-So Def 20th Anniversary All-Star Concert. "He did a great job and was so proud to be there that night," says Shanti Das, a veteran music publicist and longtime industry friend of Kelly (a.k.a. "Mac Daddy,") who passed [...]...
- 5/2/2013
- Us Weekly
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.
Chris Kelly Of Kris Kross Dies Age 34
Chris was found unconscious in his home and pronounced dead later that day. An autopsy is planned for May 2 to determine the cause of death, but the police believe he died from an overdose.
Chris is survived by his rap partner Chris Smith, and their most famous hit was the 1992 anthem “Jump!”
Rappers React To Chris’ Death On Twitter
Diddy: “Rip Chris Kelly.”
Nicki Minaj...
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.
Chris Kelly Of Kris Kross Dies Age 34
Chris was found unconscious in his home and pronounced dead later that day. An autopsy is planned for May 2 to determine the cause of death, but the police believe he died from an overdose.
Chris is survived by his rap partner Chris Smith, and their most famous hit was the 1992 anthem “Jump!”
Rappers React To Chris’ Death On Twitter
Diddy: “Rip Chris Kelly.”
Nicki Minaj...
- 5/2/2013
- by Eleanore Hutch
- HollywoodLife
Chris Kelly, one half of rap duo Kriss Kross, died Wednesday in an Atlanta hospital. He was 34.An autopsy is underway, but authorities believe Kelly died of a drug overdose.Kelly rose to fame in the '90s with his partner Chris Smith. Kelly was known as Mac Daddy, while Smith went by Daddy Mac. The duo were discovered at a mall by producer Jermaine Dupri, and Kriss Kross became one of the first acts signed to his So So Def Records label.Their 1992 hit "Jump" became and international hit, earning them a spot of Michael Jackson's Dangerous world tour.Kelly's mom, Donna Kelly Pratte, released the following statement:"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,...
- 5/2/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
As friends and family mourn the death of Kris Kross star Chris Kelly, authorities in Atlanta say they are investigating the case as a possible drug overdose. An autopsy is planned for Thursday morning, but police are already looking at drugs as a cause after Kelly, 34, was found unresponsive in his home on Monday, Fulton County police Cpl. Kay Lester told the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Meanwhile, Kelly's mother, Donna Kelly Pratte, released a joint statement with Kris Kross's former record label, So So Def, mourning Kelly's death. Related: Kris Kross Member Chris Kelly Dies at 34 "It is with deep...
- 5/2/2013
- by Tim Nudd
- PEOPLE.com
Chris Kelly's death may have been caused in part by cocaine and heroin abuse, authorities say. The 34-year-old Kris Kross rapper was found unresponsive at his Atlanta-area home on Wednesday, May 1, and later died at a nearby hospital. A police report obtained by TMZ says Kelly had been using a combination of cocaine and heroin, known as a "speedball," the night before his death. According to the report, Kelly's mother, Donna Kelly Pratt, was the one who called 911 and told police about her son's drug use. [...]...
- 5/2/2013
- Us Weekly
Chris Kelly, who became a teen hip-hop star in the early 90s in the rap duo Kris Kross, has died at age 34. Kelly was found unresponsive at his Atlanta-area home, and later died at a nearby hospital on Wednesday, May 1, the Fulton County medical examiner's office told CNN. No further details about his cause of death were immediately available. Alongside Chris Smith, Kelly scored a major hit with Kris Kross' "Jump" in 1992. The single spent eight weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot [...]...
- 5/2/2013
- Us Weekly
Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly has died aged 34. The star - who formed one half of the 90s teen hip-hop duo - was found unconscious in his home on Wednesday (01.05.13), before being pronounced dead at around 5.30pm Est by the Fulton County Medical Examiner's office. Investigator Betty Honey said an autopsy is likely to reveal the cause of the 'Jump' singer's mysterious death, according to Fox 5 news. Chris Kelly, known as 'Mac Daddy', and Chris Smith, known as 'Daddy Mac', were discovered at the tender age of 13 in an Atlanta mall by music mogul Jermaine Dupri. The energetic duo...
- 5/2/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
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