ATLANTA (AP) — Funeral services are planned next week in Atlanta for former Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly, who was found dead in his home from a possible drug overdose. Murray Brothers Funeral Home in Atlanta confirmed Saturday that it will hold a public viewing for Kelly throughout the afternoon and evening Wednesday. A funeral service has been scheduled for Thursday at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church. Want to Keep Up With NewsOne.com? LIKE Us On Facebook! Kelly, known as “Mac Daddy,” and Chris Smith, known as “Daddy Mac,” made up the 1990s child rap duo Kris Kross known for wearing their clothes backward as they rhymed. Their song “Jump” became one of the decade’s most memorable songs.The 34-year-old Kelly died Wednesday. His mother told Fulton County police her son had become sick after using cocaine and heroin the night before he died.RELATED: Chris Kelly Death: Kris Kross’ Chris ‘Daddy Mac’ Smith Mourns Death Of ‘Best Friend’ And ‘Brother’[1] References ^Chris Kelly Death: Kris Kross’ ...
TV and radio personality Steve Harvey is known for getting emotional on his show; but, while paying tribute to his late mother during a recent taping, Harvey became so overwhelmed that he had to walk off of the stage. The “Think Like A Man, Act Like A Lady” author kicked off a week long tribute to mothers to celebrate Mother’s Day, and rightfully started with the one who gave him life. In the moving tribute to Eloise Harvey, called “Things My Mom Taught Me,” Harvey gave honor where honor is due: I can only hope that in everything that she’s taught me — somehow she’s somewhere watching me — I hope that I’ve made her proud of the man that I’ve turned out to be, said a tearful Harvey. See the emotional clip below: As previously reported by NewsOne[1], the veteran comedian also broke down in tears after receiving the biggest surprise of his life during his birthday celebration in January. “This one is a surprise. OK I said no surprises, sorry,” Harvey told his audience during the taping of his show. ...
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Scroll down for original story. UPDATE 2:56 AM EST — Chris ‘Mac Daddy’ Kelly’s mother, Donna Kelly Pratte, and So So Def released the following statement: “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 trendsetting, backwards pants-wearing one-half of Kris 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, and we will forever love him.” UPDATE 1:36 AM EST — Based on statements received and evidence discovered at Chris ‘Mac Daddy’ Kelly’s home in south Atlanta, a drug overdose may have been the cause of his death. “It appears it may have been a possible drug overdose,” said Cpl. Kay Lester, a spokeswoman for the Fulton County police. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed ...
