R.I.P Big Proof

[{AE}Anarchy]

RIP Proof

DETROIT, Michigan (AP) -- Proof, a member of rap group D-12 and a close friend of Eminem, was shot to death early Tuesday at a nightclub along Detroit's Eight Mile Road, a publicist said.

The death of Proof -- whose real name is Deshaun Holton -- was confirmed by Dennis Dennehy, the publicist for D-12'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.

He also appeared in the film "8 Mile."

Detroit police wouldn't confirm that Proof was killed, but said 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.
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An altercation inside a Detroit night led to the death of D-12 rapper Proof after a gunfight left a bouncer wounded, according to sources close to the 32-year-old rapper.

A source that requested anonymity told AllHipHop.com that Proof was in the club after-hours when a heated verbal argument between Proof and a bouncer allegedly broke out and escalated.

Proof was shot and killed around 4:30 am on April 11 and the bouncer was seriously wounded, both with gunshots to the head.

Police are still releasing details in the shooting and have identified the second man as 35-year-old Keith Bender. Bender is alive, but is still in critical condition.

Sources told AllHipHop.com that the two men may have pulled guns on each other during the melee, or that a third bouncer had possibly shot Proof as a result of the gunplay.

Police are still trying to piece together details of the shooting but have stated they believe two guns were used in the shooting.

Officers have frequently been called to the club, taking 18 incident reports since 1996.

The club was raided in December of 2005 for selling alcohol to minors and Proof's murder was the third time a shooting had occurred at or near the club.

The police questioned one witness in the case and seek to speak to others to find suspects. The club did not have a video surveillance system police, officers revealed.

Proof served as Eminem’s best man in the rapper’s short-lived wedding to Kim Mathers. The rapper, whose real name is Deshaun Holton, leaves behind a wife and five children.[/b]

A 28-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting rapper Proof of D12 turned himself in today (April 12).

Mario Etheridge, 28, of Detroit is being detained by the police for allegedly shooting the rapper during an altercation inside of the C.C.C. nightclub.

Etheridge was also a bouncer at the C.C.C. nightclub.

Police said he is a cousin of Keith Bender Jr., the bouncer who was allegedly shot by Proof during the fight, which took place around 4:30 am Tuesday.

Sources told AllHipHop.com that the altercation was rooted in a pool game.

For unknown reasons, the two men began arguing and a fight broke out.

A shot was fired in the air, Proof allegedly pistol-whipped Bender, knocked him to the ground and then shot him.

Etheridge then allegedly opened fire on the rapper, striking him four times in the head and chest.

Authorities are still investigating the incident, but police said the 28-year-old was cooperating with authorities.

Bender, a former Sgt. in the United States Army, is on life support in critical condition.[/b]

May he rest in peace, and forever be one of the Greats. I personally will miss him. He was Deep. Did so much for hiphop, without him eminem would be rappin in detroit centers, and D12 wounldnt be here.

Wear this in respect:

[Sui Generis]

May he rest in peace, and forever be one of the Greats. I personally will miss him. He was Deep. Did so much for hiphop, without him eminem would be rappin in detroit centers, and D12 wounldnt be here.[/b]

Yes the world certainly benefited greatly from eminem's words of wisdom.

i don't listen to his music, can't stand it, but it sucks when people die

RIP

[{AE}Anarchy]

Sui, you just arnt intrested in the style of Rap. Proof was king of the underground. One of the greatest MC's ever.

[Sui Generis]

Sui, you just arnt intrested in the style of Rap. Proof was king of the underground. One of the greatest MC's ever.
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i said nothing critical about proof, other than that i didn't like his music. i don't know of proof, nor do i care if he was the king of the underground, i just said eminem is a douchebag.

[{AE}Anarchy]

Which is exactly why you should refrain from posting if you think eminem is a douchebag

[Sui Generis]

respect your elders

not only am i probably older, smarter, and wiser than you, i am also part of staff on this site.

can it.

[{AE}Anarchy]

Lol i could give 2 shits if you were an admin, you are NOT wiser then me. Its apparent in your previous posts. So how old are you?

[Contempt]

Oh boy here we go...

[Sui Generis]

anarchy, with every post you make yourself look like more and more of a cunt, so i'd suggest you stop.

[Sobek]

anarchy, with every post you make yourself look like more and more of a cunt, so i'd suggest you stop.
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Thankyou.