Proof, acts dumb, shoots someone and dies at the age of 30. A sad day in hiphop.

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From the local news here in MI.

(4/11/06) — The rapper Proof is dead after a shooting this morning at a nightclub in Detroit. Proof was a member of the rap group D-12 and a close friend of Eminem. The death of Proof — whose real name is Deshaun Holton — was confirmed by a publicist for D-12's label, Interscope Records.

From WDIV

Rapper Proof Shot, Killed At Detroit Club

Police Search For Gunman


POSTED: 8:19 am EDT April 11, 2006
UPDATED: 9:27 am EDT April 11, 2006

DETROIT -- A prominent member of Detroit's hip-hop community was killed in a shooting at a Detroit night club early Tuesday morning.
Rapper and producer Proof, whose real name is DeShaun Holton (pictured), was one of two shooting victims at the CCC Club on east Eight Mile Road, near Gratiot Avenue, according to Detroit police.
When police arrived at the scene, the club was empty, Local 4 reported. Both victims had been taken to a hospital, according to police.
Proof was taken to St. John Holy Cross Hospital, and the second victim was taken to St. John Hospital, police said.
Both victims suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said. Local 4 initially reported the second victim also died but has learned the 35-year-old man remains hospitalized in critical condition at St. John Hospital, according to police. His name was not released.
The rapper is a long-time friend of rap star Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers. Proof appeared in Eminem's movie "Eight Mile" as Li'l Tic, the station learned.
Police are searching for a gunman. A description was not available.
A witness was being questioned by police.
The shooting remains under investigation.


I am looking for articles on this, I will update the OP. This totally sucks.

I changed the name of the thread because he wasn't gunned down. He shot someone and acted totally stupid. He got what he deserved, but it still sucks that he is dead.
 
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By last night I mean anything before 10 A.m.

I have people leaving this house from 4a.m. to whenever...and that damn dog barking. So yeah, I'll just hear things while im trying to go back to sleep. Which still sounds like a good idea
 
From USAToday.com (this is the most reliable source I could find.)
Rapper Proof killed in Detroit nightclub

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Proof was the best man at Eminem's wedding in January and also appeared in the film 8 Mile.

swapContent('firstHeader','applyHeader');DETROIT (AP) — Proof, a member of the rap group D12 and a close friend of Eminem, was killed in a shooting at a nightclub along Eight Mile Road early Tuesday.
The death of Proof — whose real name is Deshaun Holton — was confirmed by Dennis Dennehy, the publicist for D12's label, Interscope Records.
"Memorial service arrangements are still being made, and his friends and family would appreciate privacy during this difficult time," Dennehy said in a statement.
Proof was the best man at Eminem's wedding in January and often appeared alongside the superstar rapper at concerts and public appearances. Proof also appeared in the film 8 Mile.
Detroit police would not confirm that Proof was killed, but did say that two people were shot in the head — one fatally — early Tuesday at a nightclub on Eight Mile.
An argument at the CCC nightclub escalated into gunshots, Detroit police spokesman James Tate said.
Wende Berry, a spokeswoman for St. John Health System, said Holton was dead on arrival at St. John Conner Creek, an outpatient treatment facility.
Berry confirmed that he had a gunshot wound and said that when he was dropped off he was identified as the rapper Proof to staff at Conner Creek, which is located near the site of the shooting.
Berry didn't know whether he was taken to Connor Creek by ambulance or dropped off by someone else.
Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

This is getting insane why are people killing each other over music or whatever other reason. This is a sad day and R.I.P. Proof.
 
[quote name='Snake2715']R.I.P Proof.

I had been thinking of picking up his cd to. Hes one of the few I liked out of D-12.[/QUOTE]

Same I liked him in D-12 but his album wasn't too hot. R.I.P. Proof.
 
[quote name='Kendal'] Proof shot in Detroit[/quote]

I'm not trying to make a joke here but I honestly thought this thread was gonna be about pictures of UFOs in Detroit.

Carry on.
 
[quote name='Maklershed']I'm not trying to make a joke here but I honestly thought this thread was gonna be about pictures of UFOs in Detroit.

Carry on.[/quote]

It happens to the best of us. :D
 
Damn this sucks ass.

Proof was the only guy I really liked in D12. That is some sad shit and I just watched that episode of the Sopranos were the rappers got shot.
 
[quote name='Graystone']R.I.P. Proof

If I remeber right next to his uncle (who is dead) that was eminems best friend.[/quote]

He was Eminem's best man at his funeral...I mean wedding to Kim again.
 
I want to know why Proof didn't have body guards. Not like they can stop a bullet, but they could stop the shooter, maybe. Also, what the fuck was he doing in an afterhours club on a monday, well tuesday morning? Don't you get rich and not hang out in places you are more than likely than not going to get shot at in? I love Detroit.
 
Detroit is a wasteland.

Why don't they ice bad rappers? Like ICP.
 
[quote name='Brak']Detroit is a wasteland.

Why don't they ice bad rappers? Like ICP.[/QUOTE]

Someone says proof is a bad rapper somewhere.

Who is the unknown man? Is it possible its just an unknown citizen or maybe even Em? maybe they dont want to disclose that info?
 
[quote name='Snake2715']Someone says proof is a bad rapper somewhere.

Who is the unknown man? Is it possible its just an unknown citizen or maybe even Em? maybe they dont want to disclose that info?[/QUOTE]

Well, I don't know dick about Proof, to be honest; I can't judge, personally, if he's good or bad.

However, what I mean was, the really bad rappers out there. ICP, P. Diddy, Chingy, etc.
 
[quote name='Snake2715']Is it possible its just an unknown citizen or maybe even Em? [/QUOTE]
I doubt that they could hold back the news of Eminem being dead. It was probably just some random dude. A friend of Proof's maybe.
 
[quote name='Snake2715']Who is the unknown man? Is it possible its just an unknown citizen or maybe even Em? maybe they dont want to disclose that info?[/quote]


I know it isn't Eminem. I saw live video of him looking like he was crying walking into the hospital. Unless it is another 9-11 conspiracy and this is all about the gold in rappers mouths. What did he died of? He OGed....over golded. How did he take a shit with all that crap on?
 
[quote name='headpiece747']From USAToday.com (this is the most reliable source I could find.)

This is getting insane why are people killing each other over music or whatever other reason. This is a sad day and R.I.P. Proof.[/quote]


110% Agree. Who the fuck kills over music? No one really cares about your god damn music enough to warrent killing someone.



Christ.............this is extremly sad day. Yet another young person cut down over stupid fucking stupid shit. I am ashamed at this.......
 
[quote name='Zenithian Legend']RIP, when I saw it said "shot" I figured oh, he got shot, he's ok, not shot and dead. Maybe you want to clarify that in the title.[/QUOTE]
I thought the same thing.

Also, where does it state that he was shot over music people? He could have been shot over a dice game or a spilled drink. Who knows? Not me or you.
 
Whatever it was, I'm sure it was something dumb. I'm not really sure if there is a good reason to get into a gun fight in a club at 4:30am.
 
[quote name='Kendal']What did he died of? He OGed....over golded. How did he take a shit with all that crap on?[/quote]

Heh, I just watched that movie this weekend.

I don't listen to much rap, but sucks to hear about him getting shot. RIP.
 
fuck, man. I used to listen to "Forgive Me" all the time. He was undeniably the biggest star of D12, and I kinda liked his solo CD (which is what "Forgive Me" is from). I guess I'll go listen to that and "Yellow Brick Road."

This is terrible.
 
[quote name='jasonlives13']Now Em is going to have to find himself another hype man.[/QUOTE]


I hear Flava Flav is available.

RIP
 
He got shot after the escalation of an argument. This is why I never even want to get near a club. It's as if idiots just go there to get into fights instead of just having fun.
 
Man, I listened to the D12 album (Devil's Night, not the more recent flop) and that really is too bad.

He was shot in the f*ckin head too, so you know this was no accident.
 
[quote name='XxFuRy2Xx']He got shot after the escalation of an argument. This is why I never even want to get near a club. It's as if idiots just go there to get into fights instead of just having fun.[/quote]

That's why I never fool with them. I had a friend who was a bouncer at one and after the stories he told me I was quite content finding something else to do.
 
[quote name='GuilewasNK']That's why I never fool with them. I had a friend who was a bouncer at one and after the stories he told me I was quite content finding something else to do.[/quote]

Man, whats gonna happen where you live? :lol:

Virginia is for lovers....lol
 
hmm...didn't the music video of "toy soldiers" by Eminem had Proof getting shot and going to the hospital?

interesting, and very sad :(

i didn't listen to d12 much but i knew that Proof was the best one in D12 besides Em
 
[quote name='swetooth9']hmm...didn't the music video of "toy soldiers" by Eminem had Proof getting shot and going to the hospital?

interesting, and very sad :(

i didn't listen to d12 much but i knew that Proof was the best one in D12 besides Em[/quote]

Yep. It's an launch.yahoo.com and it's at the beginning of the vid. Man....
 
[quote name='swetooth9']hmm...didn't the music video of "toy soldiers" by Eminem had Proof getting shot and going to the hospital?

interesting, and very sad :(

i didn't listen to d12 much but i knew that Proof was the best one in D12 besides Em[/QUOTE]

Damn, I forgot about that. Friggin' rappers predicting their own demises.
 
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