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"\"Kris Kross\" became a worldwide trending term on Twitter after news of member Chris Kelly's death broke online Wednesday night.  \nFans took to Twitter to mourn the loss of Kelly \u2014 also known as \"Mac Daddy\" \u2014 one half of the rap duo best known for its 1992 hit, \"Jump.\" Chris Smith, known as \"Daddy Mac,\" was Kris Kross' other member. \n\"Chris Kelly\" also trended worldwide, while #RIPChrisKelly trended in the United States. Fans and celebrities alike tweeted their condolences, along with memories of growing up to Kris' Kross music. \n\nRest In Peace, Chris Kelly. Kris Kross lives forever. Thank you for the memories. #AtlantasOwn\n\u2014 Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) May 2, 2013\n\n\nRIP Chris Kelly.Loved this song.youtube.com/watch?v=010KyI\u2026\u201D\n\u2014 exhoopsprguy (@exhoopsPRguy) May 2, 2013\n\n\nRIP Chris Kelly. All them childhood memories have come flooding back #krisskross\n\u2014 Gel Rizzo (@GelRizzo) May 2, 2013\n\nSome tweets referenced the duo's unique style of dress, which involved both Kelly and Smith wearing their clothes backwards. \n\nToday I wear my pants backwards in honor of Kriss Kross. RIP Chris Kelly\n\u2014 PLYR Unlimited (@Sizaleo) May 2, 2013\n\n\nR.I.P. to Kris from Kris Kross .. He had our whole generation wearing our clothes backwards. #EpicMemories\n\u2014 KNUCKLEHE\u2200D(@KnuckTaylor) May 2, 2013\n\nFans also flocked to a YouTube video of \"Jump\" on Kris Kross' official VEVO channel, writing \"R.I.P\" in the comments section. \nKelly, 34, died at an Atlanta hospital Wednesday in an apparent drug overdose, according to the AP. \nSo So Def, the record label that signed Kris Kross, and Kelly's mother Donna Kelly Pratte, released a joint statement early on Thursday.\n\u201CIt 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 \u2013 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.\u201D\nScreenshot image courtesy of KrisKrossVEVO via YouTube\n      window._msla=window.loadScriptAsync||function(src,id){if(document.getElementById(id))return;var js=document.createElement('script');js.id=id;js.src=src;document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0].parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);};\n_msla(\"//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\",\"twitter_jssdk\");"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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