Proof
aka Dirty Harry
Real name : DeShaun Holton
(October 2, 1975 - April 11, 2006)
Rap group D12

DeShaun Holton, better known as Proof, was a member of the rap group D12. Proof also doubled as Eminem’s hypeman and was a long time friend of his. He also went by the nicknames Big Proof, P, Derty Harry, and Oil Can Harry. Proof began his career in Detroits Hip Hop Shop, where he organized freestyle tournaments. It was there that he met Eminem and proposed forming a clique with several other members, in what would later become the group D12.

Although Proof first rose to national prominence as a part of the rap group, D12, he had been quite successful on his own prior to D12 being signed to a major label owned by group member Eminem. Most notably, he was featured in The Source’s Unsigned Hype column in 1999 and came close to winning the 1998 Blaze Battle. He rose to prominence in 2001 with the release of Devil’s Night, D12’s debut album with Interscope Records, and the album’s heavily aired radio hit, Purple Pills. The following year, Proof collaborated with Dogmatic on Promatic and joined Eminem’s "Anger Management" tour in support of the release. He also appeared in the movie 8 Mile as Lil’ Tic, a freestyler who trounces the lead character with his battle verse. To capitalise on the publicitiy from the film, Proof released a six-song EP called Electric Koolaid-Acid Testing.

Proof released a solo effort featuring collaborations with Eminem, 50 Cent, Method Man, Nate Dogg, Obie Trice and other members of D12 on his own Iron Fist imprint. Called Searching for Jerry Garcia, the album was released on August 9, 2005, 10 years to the day following Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia’s death.

Proof has said that he considered Jerry Garcia to be a "genius" who suffered from character flaws that are indicitive of all people. Proof has stated his admiration for Garcia’s eclectic style, saying that Garcia "went against the grain". The album received favourable reviews, which commented on the "eclectic" and "introspective" nature of the album.

On April 11, 2006, Proof suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head at approximately 4:30am CDT (09:30 UTC) following an argument at the CCC Club - where Proof had begun his career years earlier - on 8 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan. He was then taken by private vehicle to St. John Conner Creek, an outpatient treatment site, and was pronounced dead on arrival shortly thereafter. According to reports, Holton died instantly. Another man, Kevin McLaughlin, who was shot along with Proof, is in critical condition at the same hospital. Police have no suspects in the shooting, but McLaughlin’s family members claim that Proof was the one who shot him before being shot himself. Official police reports state that Proof fired the first bullet at Keith Bender, 35, another person at the club.

Proof is survived by wife Sharonda, sons DeShaun Rice and Elija Abel, and daughter Katieva Walker.
RIP Proof, You will be missed.

Proof Discography :

Proof Albums :
Searching for Jerry Garcia
I Miss The Hip Hop Shop

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Proof, by HipHoppa [2007-08-01 14:30:18]

the only member of d12 who was half good. rip.

Proof, by dannygirl [2007-04-27 14:33:17]

i think its another sad pointless death when will you people learn stop killing eachother you dumd uneducated niggas put down the guns and pick up a book stop stealing and get a job we are a sad race and they are all looking at us as jokes its time to stop !!!!!!!!!

Proof, by Mimi** [2007-04-15 12:01:20]

he was one of the best rappers ever r.i.p big proof and all u bitches better stop hatin’

Proof, by PROOF [2007-04-11 13:47:07]

god rest his soul

rip PROOF & BUGZ

Proof, by tyrone [2006-12-15 11:14:01]

rip big proof

Proof-rip, by d12-niggaz [2006-11-08 12:12:59]

proof was legend !!! rip bugz&proof

> Proof, by V I$3 [2006-08-25 05:03:44]

BIG PROOF’S HEART AINT BREATHIN

BUT HIZ SOUL WILL NEVER DIE,

MAY HE REST IN PEACE WID WINGS

IN DA HEAVENS UP HIGH

MAY GOD HOLD U CLOSE

N FORGIVE U 4 UR SINS,

FOR WE ALL KNO DAT SUMTIMES

DA EVIL IN US WINS

MAY GOD HOLD UR HAND

N WALK U 2 HIZ HEAVEN,

WHERE NO BULLET CAN TRIGGER

A BEING WITH A WEAPON

FOR EVERY TEAR DAT DRIPS

IT DRIPS 4 DESAUN,

UR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW

WHERE NOTHING GOES WRONG

U WILL ALWAYZ REMAIN

EVEN THOUGH UR TIME IZ OVER

UR PRESCENCE LIES WITHIN R HEARTS

U’VE LIVED N DIED A SOLDIER

YA HURD FRUM-V I$3.....DIS YA GURL, R.I.P DESHAUN HOLTON AKA BIG PROOF....I WILL ALWAYZ KEEP U IN MY HEART....I HOPE U LIKED MY POEM I WROTE 2 U....I MISS U....PLEEZ COME BACK.....I KNO U CANT COME BACK

> Proof, by KursoR [2006-08-12 09:02:53]

buckdi$ i got somtin u wanna suck this u the real fagoot dont try to be known proof aint dead he just went home so go suck a fukin dick lil bitch fukdi$ fagot no joke how u gonna hate on a dead guy HATER proof is probably sayin in heaven with pac

"they hate me cause they aint me they try to be me but really they H.A.T.E"

Buckdi$ im tellin everyone right now if i eveer find out seriously who u are ill come after you i hate haters 50 bucks says u own a PHD PLAYER HATER DAGREE bitch ass get some class rip to proof u aint dead man u chillin with pac :D

> Proof, by Next Ish [2006-07-18 21:37:07]

Buckdi$ is a bitch. Know whats funny ? He says Proof is a fag and all that. but look at everyone on here who knew him or didn’t know him showing love. If "Buckdik" got popped wouldn’t nobody say shit.... except oh well. Broke ass motherfucker..and change that weak ass nickname. That one dollar sign probably the only money you ever gonna see. BITCH !! Brooklyn 4 ever. One.

> Proof, by diamond [2006-07-06 18:40:23]

listen yea buckdick, proof was a sick guy dont diss, he was one of em’s best home boys so dont fuckin chat shit yea.

RIP PROOF, YOU’VE DONE YOUR PART AND HAD UR SAY, REST IN PEACE AND WE WILL MAYBE SEE YOU ANOTHER DAY...

> Proof, by Buckdi$ [2006-07-04 00:13:54]

man fuk proof straight up that nigga is a bitch lil punk seriously i wish i had the pleasure of shootin that motherfuka and fuk u dick riding bitches saying "o proof we miss you" man that is fukin roached out damn bitches say what u really think this nigga is a bitch fuk yall pc the fuk out faggot motherfukas jamaca ave nigga 4life

> Proof, by 313 [2006-06-15 06:53:33]

Now its time to rest.... Proof you will always be missed. Peace to you and everyone touched by your death.

> Proof, by The Kid [2006-06-08 12:15:53]

Undertaker you’s a bitch,not new blood nyne,OLD PUSSY NYNE maybe.Tell your mom to teach that ass some respect.bitchass.

R.I.P Proof,you was the man.

> Proof, by The new Blood in Philly [2006-05-27 14:38:49]

Fuck all that no cursin shit this real talk That Nigga Undertaker is a Strat Pussy Do somin nigga ill fuck u up strat philly nigga you got a problem ill solve it nigga my name all over philly nigga if you wont beef come to philly and ask for the New Blood Nyne and then talk that shit pussy

R.I.P. That Nigga Proof Aka D12 Finest

> Proof, by CroW MaD [2006-05-27 14:14:39]

why did u go try ’na come back u’ u were the nigga’ u were leader of D12 try ’na come back

proof come back

> Proof, by Andrebugz [2006-05-27 07:16:53]

WHAT !!! WHAT THE HELL DID YOU JUST WRITE ? @BUCKDI$. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF. YOU HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THE DEAD. YOUR COMMENT HAS JUST PROVEN BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT THAT YOU ARE AN IGNORANT, LOWCLASS, DISGUSTING,AND PATHETIC FOOL.

R.I.P PROOF, YOU ARE GONNA BE MISSED BY THOSE WHO LOVE YOU.

> Proof, by THe Dog [2006-05-08 11:58:12]

R I P Proof .As pac would say I’ll catch U at the crossroads .

As for undertaker ,if u glad Proof’s dead I reccomend another genre of music 4 u HAve U tryied Brittany Spears Or J Lo

DOG 4 LIfe

> Proof, by GUNNER COMPTONS MOST WANTED WEST CPT [2006-05-03 20:47:58]

RIP FLY WIT THA ANGLES

> Proof, by Aust_Niggaz [2006-05-03 14:47:36]

Proof i thought you were dope when i heard your shit and saw you on the up in smoke tour. being down in australia makes it hard to hear too much about d12 and the artists but i always keep an eye on it on the net and to hear of your passing truely hit home. from what i looked up you were a realist, you made yourself into one of the most loved rappers in detroit and you lived like a king (in your own way). Live like a king and act a king die like a punk, i hope those mother fuckers rot in hell but they do say that god takes the special ones young to be closed to them... we’ll always miss you Proof !!! Much love !!!

> Proof, by RAVE [2006-04-28 13:52:24]

PROOF WE WILL ALWAYZ MISS U !!! U WAS A REAL NIGGA

Proof, by melvin [2006-04-25 16:12:19]

r.i.p proof

> Proof, by mobmentality [2006-04-20 21:55:00]

undertaker u a bitch man, why u wanna disrespect a nigga, proof had skills lisn 2 searchin 4 jerry garcia punk, r.i.p. proof.

> Proof, by undertaker [2006-04-20 18:34:57]

he sucked anyways i’m glad hes gone no one is going to miss u

xXxR.I.P PROOF !! xXx, by $in x [2006-04-20 16:09:40]

omg i cnt belive proof is dead ! ppl gotta stop shootin each otha its gettin outta hand.....R.I.P PROOF ! gone but not 4gotten ! man u was da best in D12 ! Eminem and da rest of D12 keep ya heads up and all of proofs family keep ya heads up ! Dis shit has 2 stop ppl got it in 4 eminem’z gang man its jst fuked up...R.I.P xxxxxxxx

> Proof, by nikki [2006-04-19 18:31:51]

It’s so sad that he’s gone but we all know he’s in a better place. My payers goes out to Proofs family and friends. may his soul rest in peace.

>DJ Proof andretriamax.blogspot.com, by triamax [2006-04-19 06:20:44]

so sad mayn, is da n1 in d12 bcool DJ PROOF WWW.SCARYMULE.COM

> Proof, by LOWLAH.......Queenbee. [2006-04-19 05:03:05]

you (proof), Kon Artis, bizzare, and Em were my best in the D12. now u gone and u made me cry. Luv u Proof, I miss u.

> Proof, by NICK ACCRINGTON LANC,S [2006-04-18 11:57:19]

HOPE UP THERE U PAC AND BIGGIE CAN MAKE SWEET MELODIES AND COME DOWN LIKE ANGLES AND BLESS US WITH UR TUNES. REST IN PEACE. MUCH LOVE NICK

> Proof, by [2006-04-18 09:07:07]

Rest In Peace Proof

> Proof, by [2006-04-18 06:17:11]

Rest In Peace Proof

Kris

> Proof, by tony montana [2006-04-14 22:39:50]

proooof !!!!! what r u doin ???? u cant b serious... u were da best rapper.. im so sad that u are dead man... anyway u stay in our hearts and minds... rest in peace yo