Autopsy confirms drug overdose killed Kris Kross' Chris Kelly

An autopsy conducted on Chris Kelly, one half of the duo Kris Kross, found that the 34-year-old rapper died of a drug overdose.

According to USA Today, the Associated Press reported that Kelly, better known as “Mac Daddy,” died following an overdose of an unspecified of a mixture of drug as confirmed by The Betty Honey of the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s. His mother previously admitted her sons struggles with drug abuse, and noted at the time of his death back in May that he had used both cocaine and heroin.

Chris Smith, known as “Daddy Mac,” spoke out following the death of his longtime friend saying, “Chris Kelly was my Best Friend. He was like a brother. I love him and will miss him dearly.”

The two hit the airwaves in the ‘90s with their hit song “Jump.” The pair had a handful released a handful of follow-ups such as "Warm It Up," and "Tonite's tha Night." , but no song ever gained the attention as much as “Jump.”

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