The internet was shocked when rapper Chris Kelly, of the famed 90’s rap group, Kriss Kross, made headlines, that the rapper had died. In a recent interview, past label mate and former So So Def artist, Da Brat,  recently spoke with HipHop Enquirer about her fallen friend as she remembers his legacy and contribution to her career.

“It’s a very sad day, I came out on Kris Kross, with my first debut on their record,” Da Brat said. “I’m very grateful for Chris Kelly, Kris Kross, (Jermaine Dupri) it’s a very sad day.”

Da Brat also spoke on the 20th anniversary show she and Kris Kross were planning and how Chris’ future was bright.

“We were about to do a tour and that 20th anniversary thing was just a stepping stone for a lot of big things to come,” she said. “We lost a family member, he was just about to do some big things.”

Chris Kelly aka “Mac Daddy,” was found unresponsive in his home on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 1. He was was transported to Atlanta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

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