from dirty jim of rapbasement/d12 world R.I.P To A Great ------- From allhiphop.com D-12 member Proof was shot and killed in Detroit, Michigan this morning (April 11) at an after hours club on Eight Mile Road. Proof, born Deshaun Hotlon, was murdered at the Triple C club around 4:30 am and another man was seriously wounded, both with gunshots to the head. "We cannot give out names, or any specifics because of the investigation," Sgt. Omar Feliciano told AllHipHop.com. "We are following our leads. But, one male [Proof], 32, was taken to Holy Cross hospital with a gun shot to the head. Another male, 35, was taken to Sain private transporation and he is in critical condition." Interscope represenatives also confirmed Bizarre was not involved in the incident. "Contrary to earlier rumors and reports, D-12 member Bizarre was not involved in the incident in Detroit last night," Interscope said. "He was at home in Atlanta, Georgia." Earlier reports stated that Bizarre had been shot or that police were seeking to question him, after an altercation took place in the club. One witness was being questioned by the police, who are still seeking suspects. Proof was signed to superstar rapper Eminem's Shady Records as a member of the platinum selling group, D-12. The group, which features members Eminem, Kon Artis, Proof, Swift , Bizarre and Kuniva, released their debut album Devil's Night in 2001. The group followed with D12 World in 2004, which produced the hit single "My Band." Proof followed with a solo album titled Searching for Jerry Garcia in 2005, released on his own label, Iron Fist Recordings. Proof was an influential figure on the Detroit rap scene, hosting legendary battles at the Hip Hop Shop. In the movie 8 Mile, Mekhi Phifer was chosen to embody Proof as the character "Future," while Proof starred in the movie as "Lil Tic."
Weird. I had no idea that Mekhi Phifer's character in 8 Mile was based on a real rapper. That's neat.
I always thought Obie Trice was the best but I'm not sure if he's a member. RIP Proof, death at a young age is such a tragedy
As far as I know or remember the members of the group were/are: Eminem Proof (killed) Kon Artis Swift Kuniva Bizarre Bugz (killed)
After reading about Obie Trice getting shot, I wonder if it's someone out to get these Detroit Rappers, or if they're just mere chance. Like I said before, though, I know hardly anything about rap.
It took me about 12 times of reading the title, and first several lines of this post to figure out that someone died.
That's a shame, hope they catch the killer. RIP + I'm curious about this solo album though, interesting name for a rap album, Searching for Jerry Garcia.
Detroit is right up there or worse than Houston when it comes to violent crimes. Houston may have surpassed Detroit with the introduction of all the post Katrina New Orleans gang members.
touchy touchy..so sad too bad. he got shot in "toy soldiers" now he is dead in real life. yeah it sucks and i hope he get justice, but eminem is better.
he's trying to relate lil' bow wow (or another artist) to proof just as Notorious BIG (Biggie Smallz) was to Tupac (if you are under the belief that biggie killed 2pac).
"Wait, you mean they found proof that all of D12 were killed?" I didn't know there was a guy named Proof in D12.
