Chris 'Mac Daddy' Kelly
Biography
Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly was half of the American hip hop duo Kris Kross (1990-2002,2007-2013), along with Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith. Kris Kross was the youngest hip-hop duo to gain success, with gold and platinum albums at 12 and 13 years old. The duo was discovered by Jermaine Dupri in 1991 and hit worldwide status the following year with their smash hit debut single, "Jump", which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and was certified double platinum as a single. They went on to release three studio albums. The duo were also noted for their signature fashion style of wearing their clothes backwards. Sadly, he died of a drug overdose on May 1, 2013.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 1987, 16 episodes • as Self [Kris Kross]
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Movie - 1993, 2h 15m • as Micah
Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is concerned, who proceeds to harass them at every turn. Despite this, they discover a major crime, and proceed to solve it in their own unusual fashion.
Movie - 1993, 2h 15m • as Self
Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • as Self [Kris Kross]
Jermaine Dupri's longtime friends, collaborators and So So Def Recordings' alumni celebrate the label's 20-year anniversary.