funketeer Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Proof--real name Deshaun Holton--and an unidentified male both were shot during an apparent altercation at 3C, a club located on Detroit's famed 8 Mile Road. Police were called to the scene at around 5 a.m. following a report of a fight and shots fired. Deshaun reportedly was pronounced dead on arrival at Conner Creek Medical Center; the other man reportedly is in critical condition."Memorial service arrangements are still being made, and his family and friends would appreciate privacy during this difficult time," reads a statement posted at D12's website. "Arrangements for fan remembrances are being planned. The details will be posted on Proof's official site."Some early reports indicated that the second, unidentified gunshot victim was possibly D12 member Bizarre, but the statement at D12's site claims that, "contrary to earlier rumors and reports, D12 member Bizarre was not involved in the incident in Detroit last night. He was at home in Atlanta, GA."Proof, a longtime fixture on the Detroit rap scene, rose to prominence after multi-platinum rapper Eminem (music), a close friend and fellow Detroit native, signed D12 to a record deal and appeared on the group's 2001 debut album. That disc, "Devil's Night," sold 4 million copies worldwide, and spawned the hit "Purple Pills."Prior to his success with D12, Proof (a.k.a. Big Proof and Derty Harry) had already made a name for himself by winning The Source's 1999 Unsigned Hype award.In 2002, Proof turned up in Eminem's semi-autobiographical film "8 Mile," in which Proof had a small cameo as an emcee who competed against Eminem's character. Future, a character in the film who portrays the emcee presiding over the rap battles and is close friends with Eminem's character, is based on Proof.Earlier this year, Proof was the best man at Eminem's wedding.Last year, Proof formed his own record label, Iron Fist Records, and released his solo debut, "Searching for Jerry Garcia." The disc landed in stores Aug. 9, the 10th anniversary of The Grateful Dead frontman's death."Despite his genius, Jerry Garcia died from drugs, stress and a poor diet," Proof said in a statement issued around the time of the album's release. "At one time or another, we all struggle through one of those things, so in a way, we all have a little Jerry Garcia in us.""Searching for Jerry Garcia" features a mix of hip-hop, rock and jazz."I want to show that you can talk about more than one thing in hip-hop," Proof said of the disc. "Rapping about cars and your Rolex is played out. You can be different and still be successful." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalphoenix Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Anotha dead rapper...how weeird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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koky Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 they wanna ban raves , clubbing (in some areas) , etc etc .. yet they dont do shit about the parties all these people make and go too Sometimes the law is just fucked up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 does anyone know who that kid was??? that's Eminem's rapping partner...you know, when rapper give a full concert, they usually have someone that goes up on stage with them, to carry the rhyme when they breath and shit...I saw Eminem with Proof some years ago, on the Anger Management tour w/ Papa Roach and Limp Bizkit...I was very impressed by Eminem and ProofOh well, rest in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolahotass Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 this sucks i love D12.. eminem must be in shock.. they are bro's n' shit.. rip proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howienewport Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 A few hot asian chicks would make this a happy thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funketeer Posted April 12 Author Report Share Posted April 12 A few hot asian chicks would make this a happy thread.Nothing is sacred anymore... Mahalo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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