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Daveed Daniele Diggs (born January 24, 1982) is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is the vocalist of the experimental hip hop group clipping., and in 2015 originated the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the musical Hamilton, for which he won both a Grammy Award and Tony Award. Since leaving Hamilton, he played a recurring role in the television series Black-ish (2016–2018) and co-starred in the films Wonder (2017) and Velvet Buzzsaw (2019). Diggs also wrote, produced, and starred in the 2018 film Blindspotting, which earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. As of 2020, he stars in the television adaptation of Snowpiercer.
"Jump: The Kris Kross Story" is a high-energy, emotional biopic miniseries that dives into the meteoric rise of the legendary hip-hop duo Kris Kross. Starting from their humble beginnings as young teens discovered by Jermaine Dupri, this series will explore their wild success, unique style, and the lasting impact they left on hip-hop culture and 90s fashion. But fame isn't always the dream it seems—fame came at a price, and the series will peel back the curtain on the personal and professional challenges they faced as they navigated adolescence, friendship, and the music industry. Across six episodes, viewers will be taken on an unforgettable journey, from the moment they first caught the attention of Dupri and recorded "Jump," to their rapid rise to superstardom and the pressure to maintain their success. As they deal with the highs and lows of fame, we see the complexities of their bond as friends and collaborators, alongside the emotional toll it takes on their lives. Key themes of identity, ambition, and the search for normalcy in a world that’s anything but normal will be explored as the series highlights the difficulties of growing up under a microscope. Kris Kross’ influence on 90s culture, including their iconic backwards clothes, chart-topping hits, and innovative approach to hip-hop, will be at the heart of the story, but the series will also explore the personal costs of their fame and the ultimate tragedy of Chris Kelly’s untimely death.
