Kris Kross was an American hip-hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly and Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith. Emerging in the early 1990s, their youthful, energetic style, characterized by intricate rhymes and catchy beats, influenced the direction of hip-hop music during this period. They are best known for their hit single "Jump," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and became a defining song of the era. Notably, Kris Kross was recognized for their fashion statement of wearing their clothes backwards, a trend they set in the hip-hop community.