Chris Kelly, one half of the rap duo Kris Kross, famous for the 1992 hit Jump, has died in hospital aged 34.
The singer had been found "unresponsive" at his home yesterday, according to local media reports and was brought to a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia where he later passed away.
Kris Kross, made up of Chris Mac Daddy Kelly and Chris Daddy Mac Smith, were just 13 when they were signed to the So So Def label.
Kris Kross pictured at the height of their fame in the early 1990's
A statement released by So So Def and Kelly's mother, Donna Kelly Pratte said: "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 trend-setting, backward pants-wearing one-half of Kriss 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."
Kris Kross reunited earlier this year to celebrate the anniversary of the label So So Def
