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Kris Kross Rapper Dead: Rap Duo's Backwards Style Remembered (PHOTOS)

Kris Kross' Iconic Style Remembered
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Senior Fashion Editor, The Huffington Post

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As we mourn the loss of Chris Kelly aka "Mac Daddy," one half of the rap duo Kris Kross, we want to take a moment to remember the group's epic style.

While Kris Kross' music made us "Jump, Jump!" their unique style turned our perspective on fashion 180 degrees. Literally. The twosome's penchant for wearing their jeans and sports jerseys backwards became their signature style and inspired countless others to do the same (we were definitely among them).

While Kris Kross drove wearing clothes in reverse to its peak in the 90's, the trend is currently experiencing somewhat of a revival. Like true style stars their legacy lives on.

In honor of Chris Kelly's untimely death, we've pulled together some images to celebrate Kris Kross' dope style, which was anything but "wiggity wiggity wack." Check out the slideshow and share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Kris Kross' Style Remembered
Kris Kross(01 of10)
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JANUARY 01: Photo of KRIS KROSS; Posed group portrait in 1992 (Photo by Michel Linssen/Redferns)
Kris Kross(02 of10)
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JANUARY 01: Photo of KRIS KROSS; Posed group portrait (Photo by Michel Linssen/Redferns)
Kris Kross (03 of10)
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(L-R) Kris Kross rap duo Daddy Mack (Chris Smith) & Mack Daddy (Chris Kelly) sporting braided cornrow-style hairdos, posing cheek-to-cheek, each w. his hand resting on top of the other's head, at Smith's home. (Photo by Acey Harper//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images)
Kris Kross(04 of10)
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Kris Kross in New York City, New York (Photo by Steve Eichner/WireImage)
Kris Kross(05 of10)
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Kris Kross during 1993 Kid's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)
Kris Kross, "Totally Krossed Out"(06 of10)
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Kris Kross, "Warm It Up"(07 of10)
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Kris Kross(08 of10)
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The rap duo Kris Kross is shown at the American Music Awards presentation as they accept their award in Los Angeles, Calif., January 25, 1993. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill)
Kris Kross, "Jump" (09 of10)
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Kris Kross(10 of10)
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ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 23: Kris Kross perform at the So So Def 20th anniversary concert at the Fox Theater on February 23, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Getty Images)

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