Chris Smith, known as “Daddy Mac” from the hip-hop duo Kris Kross, is still active in the music industry, although he has kept a relatively low profile compared to his peak fame in the 1990s. His partner, Chris Kelly, known as “Mac Daddy,” unfortunately passed away in 2013.
Kris Kross was a rap duo that rose to fame in the early 1990s with their hit song “Jump,” which was released in 1992. The duo, consisting of Chris Kelly and Chris Smith, were known for their distinctive style of wearing their clothes backwards. They were discovered by producer Jermaine Dupri at a shopping mall in Atlanta when they were just 12 and 13 years old.
After their initial success, Kris Kross went on to release three albums: “Totally Krossed Out” (1992), “Da Bomb” (1993), and “Young, Rich & Dangerous” (1996). Although their subsequent albums did not achieve the same level of success as their debut, they continued to have a strong fan base and were influential in the youth hip-hop scene of the 90s.
Following their time in the spotlight, both members of Kris Kross pursued separate careers. Chris Smith continued to work in the music industry, focusing on songwriting and production. He has kept a relatively low profile, and there is not much public information about his recent activities.
Tragically, Chris Kelly died on May 1, 2013, at the age of 34. His death was ruled a drug overdose by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. Kelly’s passing was widely mourned in the music community, and it marked the end of Kris Kross as a duo.
Despite the loss of his partner, Chris Smith has continued to honor their legacy and the impact Kris Kross had on hip-hop culture. He occasionally makes appearances and continues to be involved in music and entertainment, though he has not achieved the same level of fame he enjoyed during the height of Kris Kross’s popularity.