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Proof, Rapper and Eminem Friend, Killed
April 11th, 2006 at 10:09 pm by Sarah Jean Snarker » Bookmark on del.icio.us » Digg It?
Proof, rapper from D12 and protégé of Eminem, was shot and killed in a Detroit nightclub, today.
Proof, whose real name was Deshaun Holton, was shot in the head outside the CCC Club on Eight Mile Road early Tuesday morning during a fight, according to police spokesman, James Tate. A second man, a 35 year old whose name was not released, was also shot in the head and remains in critical condition.
Proof was best friends with fellow Detroit native, Eminem (aka Marshall Mathers), had a small role in Eight Mile and was even Best Man at Mather’s January wedding.
A notice on D12’s official website reads
R.I.P. Proof
Deshaun Holton (aka Proof), founding member of D-12, was killed last night in a shooting at a Detroit night club. Memorial service arrangements are still Being made, and his family and friends would appreciate privacy during this difficult time. Arrangements for fan remembrances are being planned, the details will be posted on Proof’s official site www.IronFistRecords.com
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April 12th, 2006 at 1:51 am
This is too bad. Proof was an amazing artist and was just beginning his rise as a solo artist. Proof, you’ll be sorely missed, but we’ll never forget you. R.I.P. Proof.