They Were Rap Stars at 12 Years Old… What Happened to Kris Kross? R.I.P Chris Kelly

In the early 90s, Kris Kross became one of the biggest acts in the world almost overnight. With the help of Jermaine Dupri, Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith turned their debut single “Jump” into a number one hit and a global cultural moment. Their debut album Totally Krossed Out sold millions of copies and their backwards clothing style became one of the most recognizable trends in hip hop. But massive early success can be difficult to sustain. As hip hop evolved and the industry shifted its attention to new artists, Kris Kross struggled to maintain the same momentum that once made them stars. Still, their impact never disappeared. Decades later, “Jump” remains one of the most iconic songs of the early 90s and a reminder of the moment two teenagers took over rap radio. What happened to Kris Kross? Let’s talk about it. They Were Rap Stars at 12 Years Old… What Happened to Kris Kross? R.I.P Chris Kelly 0:00 Intro 1:06 History 2:36 Stunt#1 Fame Before Identity 4:45 Stunt#2 Hip Hop Grew Up 6:47 Stunt#3 The Numbers Stopped Making Sense 8:53 Conclusion ig:   / stuntedgrowthmusic   Basketball Youtube channel:    / @stuntedgrowth   Like and Subscribe for more #stuntedgrowthmusic #kriskross