American rapper (1973–2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 – April 11, 2006), better known as Proof, was an American rapper. He was a member of the Detroit groups 5 Elementz, Funky Cowboys, Promatic, Goon Sqwad, and D12. He was also a close childhood friend of rapper Eminem.
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Birth name | DeShaun Dupree Holton |
Also known as | Derty Harry |
Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | October 2, 1973
Died | April 11, 2006 32) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | (aged
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 1992–2006 |
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Proof's first studio album, I Miss the Hip Hop Shop, was released in 2004. His second album, Searching for Jerry Garcia, was released a year later in 2005. It rose to number 65 on the Billboard 200.[1]
On April 11, 2006, Holton was killed when three bullets hit his chest and head in Detroit while playing billiards. His alleged shooter is Mario Etheridge.[2]
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