Jermaine Dupri on Kris Kross' Chris Kelly Dying at 34, Da Brat Going to Prison (Part 6)

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In this VladTV exclusive, Jermaine Dupri talks to Vlad about putting all of his artists on the same tour and how each of his artists’ fanbase reflects how they carved out their own lane. From there, Dupri spoke on the passing of Chris Kelly of Kriss Kross along with Da Brat going to jail.
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[@SaintLaurent9269]

Kris Kross is one of the most talented Rap groups ever ...They were by far the most talented group on So So Def

[@tomwimbish25]

I was a little kid when kris kross last album came out it was called young rich and dangerous. That album was my shit in the fourth grade I had that on a cassette tape lol

[@heavyizthacrown-5842]

Pgh Trill “I want you to feel me! My whole thing is to get inside your body. I run game like my name was John Gotti.” - Young Rich, Dangerous.

[@tomwimbish25]

HeavyIzThaCrown - that album was hard back then dawg

[@brianstone3722]

I agree with y'all but I enjoyed da bomb album too that shit was dope when it dropped

[@tomwimbish25]

Brian Stone that’s funny I had the bomb album I hate the first second and third totally crossed out the bomb young rich and dangerous. This shit reminds me of my childhood lol

[@nlee4566]

Album was too notch. They has lyrics on that album too. Tonight's the night is a classic to me.

[@checkmateforever]

In a way Dupri don't say much. It would seem he would've elaborated more on his feelings on one of the members of Kris Kross passing away considering that group was his 1st major successful one.

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

Next Phase i was thinking the same thing

[@kingsosa6493]

Some times people choose to keep certain feelings or emotions private...in the world of social media im sure the idea of this does seem strange...😒🤦🏽‍♂️

[@rickytaylor7893]

Next Phase for real! He doesn’t show much emotion or elaborate on anything. Not only was kris Kross successful and multi platinum but ‘jump’ was a number one billboard hit for 8 weeks straight. If it was not for vanilla ice ice baby going number one. Jump would have been the first billboard number one rap song.

[@ddub9743]

That's funny because I've always felt that way about Puff wit Biggie situation

[@checkmateforever]

king sosa - well, it wouldn’t only be strange in the social media world, anywhere. I do understand there was a possibility he was keeping his feelings private as well.

[@blackdaylight]

JD doesn't trust Vlad enough to take off his purse😆😂😂🤣

[@spaceageMrT]

Lol. Was thinking where the fuck are they, that he can't take off his bag.

[@yungjamir]

RIP Chris Kelly! 🙏🙏🙏

[@macdreezy6658]

RIP

[@slowjamcdub]

💙✝️💙✌️

[@Useyno]

Jermain Dupree definitely deserves to go into the music Hall Of Fame as a producer right along with Dr Dre for all the hits they produced in Hiphop.

[@Danny-live]

BlackStarPower911 he already only the 2nd hip hop artist to be inducted into the songwriters hall of fame. Right after jay z

[@Useyno]

@@Danny-live Jermain definitely deserves it, he has been a power house throughout the 90's and was a big part of the 90's R&B hiphop wave, I love with Teddy Riley had done with the New Jack swing style in the 90's but Jermain Dupree has been doing it big every year throughout that decade, even in the 2000's he still was putting in work heavy.

[@peaner6456]

What for? Molesting boys....fuck off.

[@lee_drifting]

@@peaner6456 nigga what the fuck? u believe those fake ass rumors? smfh

[@lee_drifting]

@ thank you for letting me know! ima check it out

[@Jersey2FL]

"Sooo Abraham Lincoln was born, then right after that he was shot..." - Vlad

[@ishmaellang6121]

Thats exactly how Vlad sounded when he mentioned chris Kelley

[@Blackisbeautifull96]

Jersey2FL so stupid 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GQ-jv9uw]

I know right

[@lakrishathomas6675]

Right his sequence is all over the place like a Tarantino movie

[@oc4515]

Jersey2FL 😂

[@shawnclark8452]

Man how does vlad, get interviews. His facts and info ..all over the place crazy...

[@mrcdvs]

EXACTLY!!!!! YO!!! If I could do these interviews, my shit would be on point. I know more about the people he's interviewing than he does smh. And his timelines be FUCKED up smh

[@shawnclark8452]

Marc, right watch his interviews it's all the time. Somebody correcting him...I'm like wtf?..as a fan I these facts...like I said. I'm just a hip hop fan. He interviewing folks from my era

[@mrcdvs]

@@shawnclark8452 yea seriously. He be fuckin up too much to be saying he's a fan of these people

[@mikejones-kq6sf]

I think he pay for them

[@mrcdvs]

@@mikejones-kq6sf yea I can see it

[@colinhead7414]

Bruh i had no idea Anthony Hamilton was on So So Def...learn something new everyday

[@jonathancoleman7148]

Cezar Stone me neither

[@colinhead7414]

@@jonathancoleman7148 it's wild cause i listen to him heavy.

[@bpthegreatt]

First album

[@colinhead7414]

@@bpthegreatt o ok..still didn't know that

[@selease]

I remember that. Totally different style.

[@koffiged]

Funny how times changes. Back in the day, Kris Kross were considered soft. Nowadays they would be considered hardcore, considering nowadays Hip-Hop

[@dangermauz754]

I guess your not familiar with Da Youngstas and Shyheim. They would make Kriss Kross look like queens.

[@coachb2766]

soft , hard , in what way ? They're studio gangsters. If they were hard or try to really live "that life" they would be dead or locked up.

[@MrGotchacp]

I dont remember Kris Kross being deemed hard or soft they were a kids group. They competed against groups like ABC and the Boyz etc. They first single was a song called "JUMP JUMP!" a fun kids song....

[@koffiged]

Danger Mauz i was thinking this exact moment about shyheim. That is a good example. He was like a ghetto kid. A hardcore kid. Kris Kross were the “soft” kids. But by today’s hip-hop standards, Kris Kross would be hardcore

[@MrGotchacp]

I guess where I get caught up is somebody even looking at them in a hard or soft persona they were kid hop...😂😂😂😂😂

[@delanoblanco2248]

He is a great song writer, he understands what EVERY artist needed

[@chrissystewart6268]

Rest in power Chris " Mac Daddy " Kelly 🙏 Da Brat is staying positive just keep her in prayers

[@mschevy100]

Can we get a real kriss-kross conversation and what really happened and where is that other member at and let's get down to the T

[@skylajasmr]

He died

[@shayb8203]

Are you DUMB

[@lexiclarice5827]

Chris Smith does art and plays guitar. His yt channel is one life entertainment.

[@royjackson872]

Dude was about to do a tell-all, he got smoked by Dupree & Co.

[@joloughlin577]

Roy Jackson 💯

[@k2datrack]

Back in the day da Brat and JD were like Mase and Puff. It was a sick duo too!

[@Jac735]

Facts Jermaine needs more respect he was a great producer 👌💯🙌🙏👏👍I liked him better than dre and them underdog in my book is what shines and moves in 🔕🤫

[@nineteen8576]

Yo jermaine kinda looks like Donnell rawlings

[@ebonyepps5463]

Yes he does but JD is not ashy! Lol

[@crismartinez1642]

He's rich biaaaaach!!!!!!

[@noncustody]

Shout out to Ashy Larry!

[@gregdorsey3345]

I love JD, he seems to really care about his artists. Rest in peace Chris Kelly.

[@teahgurl]

He is not genuine just like the rest-

[@kdot9024]

Wym?? this dude and Diddy did something to Kriss Kross They didn't care about them

[@Mr2000]

I miss my dude Chris Kelly. #rip

[@jasonx409able]

Jermaine dupri is OG! Been rocking with him since the early 90's

[@sharonrobinso2988]

I saw a statement JD released when Chris died....he was really hurt and said he was like his son. Maybe here he just didn't want to talk about it.

[@GameN3rdz]

Sure 😒🤥

[@still730bf]

Nah...

[@teahgurl]

You believe that shit???

[@check2000]

JD is smart, vlad's platform is not your friend. just answer the questions fast and keep it pushing

[@kaynetinnermon7638]

I'm from ATLANTA raised in the 90s.. JD was big for Atlanta but he wasn't a trend setter he was more a trend follower.. & unlike most indi local labels he didn't really push the real Atlanta artist.. No limit cash money all new Orleans artist.. rap a lot mostly all Texas roc a fella all new York & philly. Slip n slide all florida hypnotized minds all Memphis... in the 90s it was so much local talent he didn't bother to deal with while he really was in puffy foot steps most of the time

[@realtalkhealthyfood]

he seems disconnected and jaded and I cannot appreciate it at all Something about his energy it's very off-putting and I cannot appreciate that... something is not right I dont know what it is but i can definitely feel it

[@mavhunter8753]

Why does it seem like he didn't care about Chris Kelly passing? He didn't really show any kind of emotion.

[@whossideareyouon475]

Chris kelly didn't really rock with him after the 2nd album dropped. The interview is online.

[@annointedone]

I noticed that at 3:00 he was even laughing about it.

[@mavhunter8753]

Annointed One I didn't even notice that...

[@beatsbydivine]

Mav Hunter Does he ever.

[@TheSleepy1326]

He was laughing because of how Vlad phrased that sentence. You reachin.

[@andyvelasquez9488]

This man made millions of Kris Kelly and he doesn't know how old he was when he passed??!!! Smh...

[@jerrelldraughn2440]

Wow 😳 I noticed also ‘ these people could care less once they milk u

[@GameN3rdz]

@@jerrelldraughn2440 duh

[@macdreezy6658]

I noticed that too, love Jermaine but damn, c'mon bro

[@sino-4948]

Vlad tried that slick sh*t with JD and he wasn't going for it. Respect J.D

[@beatsbydivine]

I remember working at the airport in New Orleans when Chris Cross first came out and they were leaving out at 5am..coming in the airport with a huge boom box blasting while walking with this lil chick. Later found out that was DaBrat with them. She used to write all their shit. She was pretty young then.

Wrong..JD wrote all of Kriss Kross lyrics.

[@lioness-sx6fr]

Kriss Kross!

[@YoungRelay]

Kris Kross wrote their 2nd album

[@check2000]

she wrote 1 song for them

[@franchaysi3844]

moves abit fidgety afta the mentioning of kriss kross

[@Dik1075]

Guilty conscience... Rumours been spinning for years that he was molesting those dudes

[@drgongshankthachef6153]

@@seanbaggentheimperialdrago1704 If that's so, let's call him Jermaine Poopri

[@lee_drifting]

@@Dik1075 no they been circulating ever since chris died, there were no rumors before that

[@God12322]

Kris kross- Tonights the night Classic song from epmd

[@khalida02]

I don’t see him caring about his artists. He wasn’t talking to Chris. Selfish that he didn’t want to see the Brat in jail. You’re suppose to do it for her not you. She was already in that situation. I’ve always liked the music he’s produced but he doesn’t seem like a caring person.

[@chitownmytownofficialonean6067]

It's crazy how da brat and lisa raye are sisters and brat and pac had a lil beef but pac gave lisa raye her big break and put her on in the toss it up video which led to her getting the players club role

[@dreezy2286]

That alright song was fire

[@michaelmina9349]

Bow Wow came out in '99 wit a joint on some movie soundtrack.

[@JoseLizardeJr]

michael mina Yeah The Wild Wild West soundtrack.

[@Justsayinbruh]

Why Jermaine Dupri head look like my big toe? 😂

[@Justsayinbruh]

@RICO FROM PICO 😂😂😂

[@datboycotvdotcom9593]

Da ugliest nigga on da planet smashed ms jackson if u nasty for 10yrs

[@d-townslasher7538]

I'm dead.

[@daelenevans2934]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@flex5752]

Huh

[@travisbuter2358]

Vlad tv keep doing your thang jermaine dupri keep it lit💯💯💯👍👍👍

[@ZenithG-k3g]

they need to make a biopic kriss kross was popping in the 90s

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

Who remembers Jermaine Dupree's role in the movie "In too Deep"?

[@d-townslasher7538]

I wish. Ain't seen that in like 15 years lol. I remember LL and Omar epps was in it if I remember right tho.

[@Stanlayy-em4fk]

He tried to sneak dude in the alley and ended up getting broke off?

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

LL played the character GOD

[@LSTORMTheMC]

Lmfaoo yeah weebay, shyheim stomped him out

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

@@LSTORMTheMC A lot of people slept on that movie but it's a classic piece of hip hop cinema.

[@izziefarreal]

"Yeah she had to go to trison" J Dupri 3:49 the more you know

[@tyrushbk]

Izzie Farreal lmao

[@dbone2real72]

LMMFAO

[@izzychago]

He was like What the hell is that art piece behind me??? Sir it's called a drum kit

[@Thamovement]

Loved soso def

[@communityevangelist4506]

yeah she went to “trison” 😂😂😂😂

[@ladyruler9585]

Trina Broussard was dope!

[@GiftsByMeg]

Who is she?

[@gotbtv]

kris Kross retired with a gold album and gold single

[@JaeThaGemini]

JD lowkey dont give af about Kriss Kross lol he didnt show ANY emotion talkin about Chris Kelly dyin. he was kinda like "yeahhhh sooo anyway"

[@SwastikaHinduSansrkit]

Money Aint A Thang and Somebodys Sleeping In My Bed was the ultimate Dupri tracks. I remember clubbing during my prime and thinking I was So So Def exec hahaha. I got into a lot of clubs that way.

[@fleecejohnson5750]

I was a kid in that era. Would've been fun being grown during that time and turning up

[@destroytmusicagan2476]

I bet JD could play those drums behind him like a pro even though he's probably only dealt with drum machines.🎵🎵

[@javi__...]

He seems pretty guarded about all of this

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

Protecting his legacy.

[@majik31401]

HE IS BEIN SELF CONSTRUCTIVE...SEEMS HUMBLE AND NOT SO WILLING TO VOLUNTEER INFO

[@bennyblanco5366]

That's the most BS excuse not to visit someone in jail People use !

[@majik31401]

MAIN THINGS DO THEY SEND ANYTHING TO YOU...PUTTIN BREAD ON YO BOOKS

[@user-vy1to5yo7y]

Benny Blanco he sacrificed them

[@cherie0882]

Or the hospital. Just selfish.

[@paulw.9015]

Could’ve swore Bow Wow came out in 2000 not 2001, with that “Bounce with me” song

[@still730bf]

Paul W., he did 💯

[@20pieceshawty26]

Rip Khris Kelly Crip in peace🌀💧🔵🔵⚄⚄

[@MillieMoBuckz]

Lol... he was crip?

[@20pieceshawty26]

Yes he was crip #bigfact

[@tyrushbk]

Dam never knew that

[@millcityflexxx4770]

I was GUARANTEED one of the biggest KRIS KROSS KID in the country EAZY ...... my whole room was kris krossed out ..I wore a few things backwards but I just loved the way they dressed wat they wore ..R.I.P. KING 👑 thanks 🙏🏽 for all the god times ,,!,,,,

[@welcometothewilsons3239]

I remember wearing my pants backwards lol 80s baby

[@ronaldjones6596]

I know i didn't hear this nicca say "Yeah she went to trison" wtf

[@communityevangelist4506]

Ronald Jones 😂😂😂😂😂 bro

[@calving1168]

He signed mostly one hit wonders tho. Only a couple artists had hit after hit.

[@beastmodeforever8674]

I know this is late but bruh mostly? Kris Kross, Da Brat, Jagged edge,Lil Bow Wow all were multiple platinum artists 🤔

[@dannylamar4020]

Do your homework my guy 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@DADTHEFATHER]

"OVER 80 MILLION RECORDS SOLD........and I didn't have to do it with 10 and 11 year olds."

[@kindell1]

Dr. Dre diss

[@originalJoeKing]

Jermaine Dupri had the cornrows popping for a good decade before he got the baldy! They were long, down his back!

[@blackxicano6123]

Suspect Joe King

[@blackxicano6123]

@PrinceJetty bitch, please

[@deiontemorrison1327]

@Vincent Price lmao

[@tcjohnson5764]

He looked way better with the braids he looks a mess with the bald head now

[@DanielRGonza]

Why on dj clad interviews the past 5 episodes very show up on the recommended

[@cwatson42785]

I can't even stomach the money this man had and lost. So so def was printing money in the early 2000s

[@calvertbeatz5288]

It sounds like his batteries are running out toward the end of each sentence.

[@keithharrison2564]

When Da Brat first came out, she was sounding like Snoop Dogg. #Facts

[@mr.allfacts9489]

I was the 3rd member of Kris Kros..my name was Daddy Mac N Cheese 💯# Facts

[@kindell1]

LMAO

[@orionpax85]

I can honestly say Jermaine help put food on my table as well.

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

CHRIS REST 🌟🌈 LEGEND TRULY ICON THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟❤️🖤💚🤎 FAMILY DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜,

[@TRUMPER1776]

KRIS KROS FOREVER !🙏🏽💪🏽

[@penjamin5037]

Yo jermaine, that purse on you is fire.

[@YNDTV1]

interview Mr.380 from Houston

[@donsteel4083]

He also signed Anthony Hamilton and Whodini's last album

[@dannewell6449]

Whodini wasn't relevant in 96 But Jermaine was loyal to show them love because he danced with them as a kid

[@alpizzle2963]

He had an artist by the name of ROC from Nwk, NJ that did alot of the ghost writing. That Mfer was super NICE

[@duecetre87]

Facts. Him and Mr. Black went off on Three The Hard Way from the 1472 album

[@crews-lj3ph]

We all know know bow wow first album is a classic

[@RodneyMcDaniels-sv7oc]

Kris Kross vs ABC tour would have been epic

[@richardbent4489]

Whats in the purse big homie?

[@freshentertainmint]

Richard Bent 😂

[@erichvonmanstein6876]

Probably more stacks than you'll ever know or see

[@dhowto3005]

Rest in piece.

[@RR-fx7ru]

Get lil rob on an interview.

[@RR-fx7ru]

@noe_ 956 yes. Vlad should of interviewd him 1st instead of king lil g criminal and capone e. Hes had radio hits and has been at it way before them. Vlad fcked up imo

[@Ginaaahead360]

JD was touching them

[@j.b5722]

Neither of the chrises have been touched. But they did butt heads with Jermaine over their music content, moreso Kelly than Smith.

[@sbcaponecapone6687]

@@j.b5722 They was touched their own parents turned a blind eye to it for the money that’s why Chris Kelly exposed later down the years even though he won a lawsuit again JD so they got hush money from him. That last tour Kelly did with him it was just for money he genuinely wanted to perform again after so many years

[@j.b5722]

@@sbcaponecapone6687 Where's your proof that they had a lawsuit?

[@sbcaponecapone6687]

@@j.b5722 Everyone in ATL knows that JD molested him and touched him up he gave them hush money Jd is a creep

[@kimc604]

I'm sorry but after seeing a clip of Katt Williams calling out J.D. for being a pedo referring to what he supposedly did to Kriss Kross as kids... It's looking to be true! J.D. was obviously very uncomfortable talking about Chris and his death... His body language screams of GUILT & SHAME!! He couldn't even look at Vlad while talking about him... SMH! 💯🤷🏽‍♀️😥🤦🏽‍♀️

[@RICO_SUAVE_86_]

He forgot to mention DAT NIGGA DAZ lol he only released one album but he was still a So So Def artist for a couple years and made some features on other So So Def projects too...”So So Gangsta” still goes hard in the muthafuckin’ 🎨 💯🔥💪

[@diamondwest35]

Misleading title. Mentioned Kriss for a brief sec.

[@tobiashillsjr8224]

bow wow came out in 2000 and da brat came out in 94 6 year's apart . Chris Kelly was only 34 years old that's very young

[@thejoojooman6538]

Trina Broussard is a fantastic singer. She put out a Gr8 album on Motown called Same Girl.

[@K-Vandal]

The Murse Aint A Good Look JD

[@MrAnsah15]

Interview Chris Smith!

[@OffTheRadarTV]

Come on Vlad, do a little better research on Kris Kross if you don’t know something. A quick google search will tell you names of other hit songs and when Kelly passed away.

[@pandroidigital]

Wonder why no one ever brings up Sylk x Leather

[@ChescoYT]

*Anyone know the brand of his leather bag?*

[@erichvonmanstein6876]

Loreal or Liz Taylor

[@RussellMills1877]

I think it is more to the story of Chris Kelly dying then they like to talk about and if you hit someone over the head with a glass bottle where do you think you will end up. And on a side note I have a you tube channel type in Russell Mills May 22, 2017 and watch and leave a like or a comment or subscribe.

Most people don't know this... JD and Ian Burke was the the founder of TLC (TLC had another name back before Pebblestone/LaFace signed them). Left Eye actually was living with him at his mom's house in College Park before TLC. And Chris Kelly was a HEAVY drug user. Did speed balls (heroin and cocaine) mixed.

[@MultiMrMiles]

why is he stroking his leg?

[@kindell1]

It could be his nerves

[@ruddiato]

Probably a habit, I have a habit of shaking my leg whenever I'm sitting down

[@brianstone3722]

ruddiato same here good ol restless leg syndrome

[@seanbaggentheimperialdrago1704]

Brian Stone restless legs ? It’s his hands moving not his legs lol

[@ruddiato]

@@seanbaggentheimperialdrago1704 it's probably a habit

[@andreasmith5077]

Why is this grown man stalking kids at the mall everybody forgets that one

[@meech8797]

Because he was a fuckin kid at that age. Wasn't much older than Xscape. FOH.

[@Eryn_101]

Ummmm ever heard of scouting? Modeling agencies do it all of the damn time. Stop reaching. Plus he was hella young himself tryna pursue a dream but he needed an act!

[@darionjackson2599]

Dude you fried at the time he only the age 18-19 when he discovered kriss kross so and they was 12 so next time you said something look up the information first clown

[@andreasmith5077]

18 19 I'm not cruising for 12 years old

[@darionjackson2599]

@@andreasmith5077 alright dude he was still a kid

[@LilAlpo1]

Bow Wow came out in 2000.

[@selfiekroos1777]

Kris Kross... God I'm old.

[@jimmytorres111]

He was biting all the west coast style . That was the keys to his success ! Facts

[@unboxedla6013]

Lies

[@uptownsamcv]

he's sitting there with his bag on his shoulder like he's ready to bounce .

[@matthewvaughn5788]

Didn't Bow Wow publicly come out in 2000?

[@jaemoyo1867]

"You bust someone in the head with a bottle and permanently scar them, you're going to jail. It just is what it is." - was this a necessary statement, Vlad!? The man is just expressing the feelings of helplessness he had in not being able to do more for Brat. Jermaine is better than me, cause... Nah.

[@erichvonmanstein6876]

He wasnt lying though

[@teahgurl]

Sensitive to the truth lol😂

[@TrustNone35]

Seems like he should have been more shook about Kris' death.

[@YoungRelay]

Chris Kelly smoked weed during their first album

[@mojojojo97414]

People quick to call vlad a vulture, but where yall at when he gives a platform to the O.Gs?

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

The Tour is cancelled and I'm pissed off.

[@mtnt0557]

Damn I forgot about dondria😘 .....she had KZbin fame...had one song to hit the radio...then she just vanished 😮😔

[@MrBean617]

MTNT 05 I follow her on IG...

[@STREETZ6058HILLZGANG]

Y he ain't mention DAZ

[@orlandoholy1835]

Rip chris

[@schoolgirldaysh2876]

Light bulb head azz 💡😂

[@southerndynastymusic3758]

I always said that...😂😂😂

[@daelenevans2934]

😂😂😂

[@Local713-]

Milk dud head azz boy!! Lol

[@daelenevans2934]

@@Local713- 😂😂😂

[@jayebogar]

😂😂

[@ianbell7670]

For real