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90s Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly has died
The rapper, well-known for the song Jump from the 1990s, has died at the age of 34
By Nicole Hamer |15:31 02 May 2013
Chris Kelly, from the rapping duo Kris Krossof the 1990s, has died aged 34. It was reported that he was taken to a hospital in Atlanta after being found ‘unresponsive’ at home on Wednesday, 1st May.
Kris Kross, who had their hit song “Jump” in 1992, was formed by Chris Kelly and Chris Smith.
A statement from Chris Kelly’s mum and So So Def read: “It is with deep sadness that we announce that our beloved Chris Kelly has passed away on May 1.”
It also said: “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.”
The duo had three albums and a number of popular songs before they decided to split.
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