Proof (rapper)

Proof
Proof
	Proof in 2005
Background information
Birth name	DeShaun Dupree Holton
Also known as	Big Proof; Derty Harry;
Born	October 2, 1973; Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	April 11, 2006 (aged 32); Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper; songwriter; hype man;
Years active	1994–2006
Labels	Iron Fist
Formerly of	D12; 5 Elementz; Funky Cowboys; Promatic; Goon Sqwad;

DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 – April 11, 2006), known professionally as Proof, was an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. During his career, he was a member of the groups 5 Elementz, Funky Cowboys, Promatic, Goon Sqwad,^[1] and D12. He was a close childhood friend of rapper Eminem, who also lived in Detroit. Proof was often a hype man rapper at Eminem's concerts.

^ "Trick Trick on How Proof Introduce Him to Eminem". YouTube. March 22, 2016. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021.

[1] "Trick Trick on How Proof Introduce Him to Eminem". YouTube. March 22, 2016. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021.

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