Chris Kelly born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA was a member of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, winning Kids Choice Award for Favorite Song and receiving nominations for MTV Video Music Award and Best Rap Video among others. Discovered at the age of 13, their hit Jump was on top of the Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks.
Chris Kelly died of a drug overdose May 1 2013. A medical examiner spokesperson advised it was an accident caused by the combined toxic effects of heroin, cocaine, ethanol and hydrocodone, and alprazolam. The band was known for wearing their pants backwards and this was emulated at the funeral as well.
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