UPDATE: Chris "Mac Daddy" Death Being Investigated As A Drug Overdose

The investigation into Chris' death is underway. According to MyFoxAtlanta and WSBTV it is believed he succumbed to a drug overdose.

His mother, Donna Kelly Pratte and So So Def, the label he and his partner, Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith, found fame on released a joint 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.”

The hip hop world is also mourning the loss of Mac Daddy. LL Cool J, Da Brat, Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson and more have tweeted their condolences.