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Chris Kelly‘s Kris Kross rap partner, Chris Smith, was among the assortment of well-known musicians, family and friends who gathered on Thursday for Kelly’s funeral in Atlanta, Georgia.

Smith walked into Jackson Baptist Memorial Church alongside rapper Jermaine Dupri, who discovered the the 1990s teen duo at an Atlanta mall.

TMZ reports that during an emotional eulogy, Smith confessed: ‘It’s been like a struggle for me every day…I know Chris is in heaven.’

He continued of Kelly: ‘He was a true friend. I just wanna say I love you, man…and I’m gonna miss you dearly.

‘My life…it ain’t ever gonna be the same, but I just hope our legacy for hip-hop is never forgotten. I’m gonna do my part to make sure Chris’ legacy will live on,’ he finished.

The 34-year-old Kelly was found dead on May 1 of a suspected drug overdose, believed to be due to using a combination of cocaine and heroin the night before his death.

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article courtesy of Joy105.com

 

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