Proof was born on October 2, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan, USA as DeShaun Holton. He was married to Sharonda. He died on April 11, 2006 in Detroit.
8 Mile, Hiphopbattle.com: Detroit vs. New York, Beef 4, D12: Live in Chicago
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Trademark
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Deep voice, and recognized for his freestyling abilities
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Fact
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Proof's widely acclaimed song "Kurt Kobain" samples "Blue Sky, Silver Bird" by Lamont Dozier. Coincidentally, this sample was produced by Proof's biological father, McKinley Jackson, who was a prominent Detroit producer in the 1970s.
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The sextet group D-12 was made up of Proof, Eminem, Swift, Bizarre, Kon Artis and Kuniva.
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On April 11, 2006, it was reported that Proof was "shot to death" around 4:30 AM in a gun battle with another man outside "Triple C's," a Detroit after-hours nightclub. It was said that Proof "died" of a gunshot wound to the head. It is believed that Proof was the first to use his gun, shooting Keith Bender in the head after taking his pistol and striking Bender several times in the face. The argument reportedly erupted over a game of pool and escalated from there. Proof was then allegedly "shot" by the bouncer, Mario Etheridge, who was Bender's cousin.
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Survived by his 5 children: 3 with wife Sharonda, and 2 from prior relationships.
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After his alleged "death", many rappers released statements mourning him, such as The Game, Jin, Method Man, B-Real, Insane Clown Posse, and fellow band mate Kon Artis.
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Although Eminem is the one who made D12 rise to fame, Proof has been credited for originally forming the group in Detroit years before they became famous.
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Proof was the best man at Eminem's wedding in January 2006.
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His debut solo album is called "Searching For Jerry Garcia" and is now considered a hip-hop classic.
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The character of Future in 8 Mile (2002) is based on him.
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Member of Eminem's group D12.
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During his cameo in 8 Mile, he asked if he could just use his real name, so that he would be playing himself in 1995, when the film is set. The director decided against it, but he still manage to sneak is name as an acronym when he raps in the film, "I'll (P)unish (R)abbit (O)r (O)bsolete (F)uture."
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Proof is known for his freestyle talents. He won the Source Magazine Freestyling Competition back in 1999.
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Childhood friend of Eminem.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Project X
2012
writer: "Fight Music" - as De Shaun Dupree Holton
The Longest Yard
2005
as Deshawn Holton, "My Ballz"
Valiant
2005
writer: "Lies & Rumors" - as D. Holton
Shark Tale
2004
writer: "Lies & Rumors" - as D. Holton
Bad Company
2002
writer: "911" - as De Shaun Holton
The Wash
2001
writer: "Blow My Buzz" - as D. Holton
Bones
2001
writer: "These Drugs" - as DeShaun Holton
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Longest Yard
2005
Basketball Convict
8 Mile
2002
Lil' Tic
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Good, the Bad and the Bling
2007
Documentary
Himself
BET Awards 2006
2006
TV Special
Himself
Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops
2006
Documentary
Himself
Eminem: Live from New York City
2005
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Eminem: The Final Countdown
2005
TV Movie documentary
Himself
D12: Live in Chicago
2005
Video
Himself
Hiphopbattle.com: Detroit vs. New York
2005
Documentary
Himself
Eminem Presents: The Anger Management Tour
2005
Video documentary
Himself
Punk'd
2005
TV Series
Himself
The Shady National Convention
2004
TV Special
Himself
Saturday Night Live
2002-2004
TV Series
Himself
Beef II
2004
Video documentary
Himself - D12
Top of the Pops
2001-2004
TV Series
Himself
Making the Video
2000-2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
50 Cent: The New Breed
2003
Video documentary
Himself (segment "The Detroit Show")
Hardware: Uncensored Music Videos - Hip Hop Volume 1
2003
Video
Himself (segment "Shit on You") (as D12)
Rap Files Vol. 1
2003
Video documentary
Himself
MTV Europe Music Awards 2002
2002
TV Special
Himself (uncredited)
EminemTV
2000
TV Special
Himself
Eminem: E
2000
Video
Himself (segments "The Real Slim Shady" and "The Way I Am")
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