On April 11, 2006, DeShaun “Proof” Holton was tragically killed at the CCC Club in Detroit, Michigan. Proof’s legacy and music, however, lives on. Proof played a pivotal role in Detroit’s underground hip-hop scene. He hosted battles at the famous Hip-Hop Shop and was one of the most recognizable members of D12. His raspy voice and vivid lyrics were trademarks on D12’s two albums — Devil’s Night (2001) and D12 World (2004). He also released his final solo album in 2005, Searching For Jerry Garcia. XXLMag.com celebrates Proof’s contributions to hip-hop by featuring some of his best videos and songs on the anniversary of his death.
D12 “Fight Music” Devil’s Night Interscope, 2001
D12 “Pistol Pistol” Devil’s Night Interscope, 2001
D12 “Instigator” Devil’s Night Interscope, 2001
D12 “My Band” D12 World Shady Records, 2004
Proof “Know Ya Name” I Miss The Hip Hop Shop Iron Fist Records, 2004
D12 “Purple Pills” Devil’s Night Interscope, 2001
Proof ft. 50 Cent “Forgive Me” Searching For Jerry Garcia Iron Fist Records, 2005
Proof “Illa Than an AIDS Patient Freestyle”
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April 11th, 2007
at 11:09 am
onysik22 says:
RIP Proof
He was a (potentially) legendary rapper, and D-12 and hip hop will never be the same.
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April 11th, 2007
at 11:14 am
Were Read 2 Def says:
He was def illa than an aids patient. RIP
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April 11th, 2007
at 11:14 am
illroots.com says:
flizirst
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April 11th, 2007
at 11:15 am
Track The Movement [4/11/07] « illRoots says:
[...] Track The Movement [4/11/07] R.I.P PROOF [...]
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April 11th, 2007
at 11:34 am
J Bean says:
RIP Big Proof…..You are missed not only by your family and friends, but by your fans….hopefully we will see you again….GOD BLESS!!!
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April 11th, 2007
at 11:47 am
Holla says:
Even though the situation with his murder was fucked up - he was still a dope rapper imo. He was the only one from D12 - minus Em - that I could listen to. His voice was dope and he had some raw lyrics. R.I.P. Proof
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April 11th, 2007
at 11:59 am
ayla says:
Rest In Peace Big Proof
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April 11th, 2007
at 12:07 pm
Mimi says:
R.I.P BIG PROOF
HE WAS THE AMBASSADOR OF HIP HOP AND A GREAT PERSON! REST IN PIECE PROOF
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April 11th, 2007
at 12:12 pm
- OZ - www.myspace.com/arkaplan says:
He was a talented rapper…n a stone on ma Favoritte Rappers Wall…
REST IN PEACE BIG PROFF…
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April 11th, 2007
at 12:16 pm
Big Proof 4 Ever says:
RIP homie, you will never be forgotten!
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April 11th, 2007
at 12:55 pm
da real BOSS says:
RIP big proof
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April 11th, 2007
at 1:00 pm
Morris says:
R.I.P. BIG PROOF
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April 11th, 2007
at 1:00 pm
unknown says:
RIP PROOF ONE OF THE BEST MC’S OUT THERE!!!
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April 11th, 2007
at 1:08 pm
RockCity says:
R.I.P my Detroit nigga proof
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April 11th, 2007
at 1:24 pm
MIFTA says:
R.I.P Big Proof
It was sad seeign him laying in his casket…
Rapper from Detroit
http://www.myspace.com/ishq
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April 11th, 2007
at 1:48 pm
Johnny Rocket says:
R.I.P. Proof - you are missed.
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April 11th, 2007
at 2:10 pm
lexx ruga says:
tru street nigga!!!! rip
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April 9th, 2008
at 1:02 am
stephanie guzman says:
hi alex :] .. lol
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April 11th, 2007
at 2:50 pm
Knowledge Speaks says:
RIP Big Proof
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April 11th, 2007
at 3:28 pm
jojochicago says:
DAM! its been a year already huh??? Rest in Peace my dude! U still missed! Proof 1 luv!
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April 11th, 2007
at 3:29 pm
kill me !! says:
Rest In Peace Big Proof
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April 11th, 2007
at 3:38 pm
Daily Shots « STR8 SHOTS says:
[...] -R.I.P. Big Proof [...]
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April 11th, 2007
at 4:29 pm
YuNgMuSiC says:
R.I.P. proof The D will neva forget cha
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April 11th, 2007
at 4:33 pm
CMoney says:
Rest In Peace Proof. I know your chilling with Bugz up in heaven right now. You will forever leave your mark on Hip-Hop. You will always be one of the Kings Of Detroit. We’ll miss ya! :*-(
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April 11th, 2007
at 5:15 pm
j says:
more then just a weed carrier
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April 11th, 2007
at 6:09 pm
Murder Inc says:
and i got Proof,
GET IT, I GOT PROOF!
Ja Rule
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April 11th, 2007
at 7:01 pm
Young Stunna says:
R.I.P Proof, most def my 2nd fav arist outta d12
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April 11th, 2007
at 10:58 pm
Chris S says:
i found some pretty sweet tribute videos to him on youtube. check em out.
it’s not the same without ya
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April 12th, 2007
at 1:27 am
dre4life says:
BIG PROOF FOREVER
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April 12th, 2007
at 7:32 am
Kool G says:
Hell yea dis nigga was ill i remember when i first heard dis dude he was crankin shit from beginning to end mayn
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April 12th, 2007
at 8:25 am
A-Deep says:
R.I.P Proof, he had a legendary voice
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April 12th, 2007
at 10:16 am
Dipset says:
The D12 order is..
1) Eminem
2) Proof
That kid could spit! R.I.P
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April 12th, 2007
at 11:20 am
ya dig? says:
cant believe its been a year already
RIP
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April 12th, 2007
at 11:32 am
dextrose says:
he must die >>> we dont like him he sucks
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April 12th, 2007
at 12:21 pm
C.Rob says:
Proof was cool
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April 12th, 2007
at 1:14 pm
D-MAN says:
all the respect and love BIG PROOF…u r more than what u are and for that Hip-Hop’s in debt 2 u…..RIP
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April 12th, 2007
at 5:19 pm
R-Killa says:
U die next and I’m gonna help U with that U fuckin bitch,U gonna be missed even from your own momma..We ALL miss Dirty Harry(Proof)!
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April 12th, 2007
at 7:59 pm
Ragzz says:
yo fuck you dextrose you bitch you dont know shit
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April 13th, 2007
at 11:01 am
Ali says:
rip big proof….kurt kobain 1 of my fave songs ever…as if he speakin’ from his grave man
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April 13th, 2007
at 5:17 pm
halle says:
R.I.P DeShaun Holton! the good really do die young. we miss you and its a shame people are noticin how great you are after your passin. cant believe its been a year
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April 14th, 2007
at 4:49 am
RCV tha MC says:
RIP BIG PROOF, WE ALL MISS YOU DUDE!!!
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April 14th, 2007
at 9:42 pm
westcoastin says:
RIP BIG PROOF…IT TOOK ME UNTIL AFTER YOUR DEATH TO REALIZE WAT A GREAT ARTIST U WERE…SEARCHING FOR JERRY GARCIA IS AN ALBUM THAT GOT SLEPT ON BACK IN THE DAY…NICE BANGERS ON THAT….PLUS THE DVD IS NUTS…POUR OUT A LITTLE LIQUOR!!!
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April 15th, 2007
at 2:28 pm
comptongeorge says:
fuck ja rule and fake ass murder inc come 2 detroit and i got a funeral 4 u .
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April 15th, 2007
at 3:54 pm
Cuban Link says:
R.I.P. Proof, I can poudly say i realized ur greatness before your death.
You all shouldve put Kurt Kobain up.
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April 15th, 2007
at 8:53 pm
JFK says:
didn’t he kill someone before he was killed?
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April 17th, 2007
at 4:41 pm
speedyching says:
rip proof. another black talent taken away to soon.
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April 19th, 2007
at 7:30 pm
rez kid says:
damn near went through the roof/when heard the game lost proof/but keep your head up we can make it/because he was livin proof/RIP PROOF
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April 22nd, 2007
at 8:12 pm
Cuban Link says:
JFK Says:
April 15th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
didn’t he kill someone before he was killed?
^No.YOu guys REALLY shouldve put Kurt Kobain and the Like Toy Soldiers video up, both for obvious reasons.
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April 23rd, 2007
at 11:38 pm
mynameis104b1014 says:
ur all gay
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April 24th, 2007
at 8:30 am
KG says:
RIP PROOF….one of the best gone but bot forgotten
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