Proof from D12 shot dead - Tuner-Junction

Lil Sol · #1 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2006, 08:31 PM

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http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=5552

D-12 Rapper Proof Shot And Killed, Bizarre Alive In Georgia
By Nolan Strong
Date: 4/11/2006 8:40 am
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."

R.I.P.

jon ROCKS!!!! · #2 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2006, 10:36 PM

that sucks, one of the few rappers i actually liked

sloganish · #3 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2006, 11:33 PM

thats a bummer man...first bugz now proof

Rhythm Kid · #4 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2006, 11:53 PM

-.- weak man. a Shot to the head too....wouldn't have been any worse of a way to go out..

Glenfiddich_man · #5 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2006, 11:59 PM

should have gone to Detroit Receiving Hospital, everyone knows the best trauma doctors are there. It's just to bad, but that's life.

KibaRUN · #6 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 12:16 AM

damn...what a way to go

macbasq · #7 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 12:26 AM

yeah, i read about this on his label's site. sad shit.

JaySlide · #8 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 12:34 AM

damn thats crazy

KevlarRUN · #9 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 06:20 AM

yeah been readin a bit about it....that sucks man......i wonder about the altercation.....

here we go...this is all we got so far.....

An altercation inside a Detroit nightclub led to the death of D-12 rapper Proof after an argument allegedly turned into a gunfight, leaving a bouncer wounded, according to sources.

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.

According to sources, Proof was licensed to carry his weapon.

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.

SamHatesLag · #10 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 11:31 AM

thats horrible

one of the few rappers who could take the mickey out of himself....a rare trait

ThirdLane · #11 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 01:35 PM

RIP Proof. liked him as a rapper especially in Eminem's debut alblum Infinite. too young to die. my condolences to his wife and kids.

Tadashisan · #12 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 06:05 PM

that such a terrible thing, RIP man

i can only imagine that Eminem and/or the rest of em will have one amazingly powerful song coming...

mad-ass · #13 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 06:12 PM

I herd that on a radio on my way to work yesterday morning, sucks :/

KevlarRUN · #14 (**permalink**) April 12th, 2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadashi-san

that such a terrible thing, RIP man

i can only imagine that Eminem and/or the rest of em will have one amazingly powerful song coming...

as much as he left on a hella weak note.....ive been awaiting his return. hopefully it'll be dope. i prefer his raw shit.

ReCKwOn · #15 (**permalink**) April 13th, 2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KevlarRUN

as much as he left on a hella weak note.....ive been awaiting his return. hopefully it'll be dope. i prefer his raw shit.

funny how this thread's turning into "Em's rap careeer preditions"

However, he should be back I guess, he re-married Kim and divorced her again, that should give him enough material to rap an album's worth about Hale/Kim/his mom all over again.

KevlarRUN · #16 (**permalink**) April 13th, 2006, 10:27 PM

i guess it depends if u like that kinda stuff......im really over that kinda family stuff but i respect the fact that he just wants to say 'yeah done it'.....
i just dont wunna hear it anymore....i wunna hear other shit on his mind.....other shit he believes in....none of this fun-loving-fuckin-around gay shit and none of this family Hale shit again....thats for me......only an opinion.....

mad-ass · #17 (**permalink**) April 14th, 2006, 12:02 AM

I herd some news about this case this morning agian on my way to work..

they were playing pool and got into fight over a pool game with other party..

and got shot.

your 10 secs of actions will end you up in jail, dead, or squared and cool with the other party.

SCGMafia · #18 (**permalink**) April 14th, 2006, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ReCKwOn

funny how this thread's turning into "Em's rap careeer preditions"

However, he should be back I guess, he re-married Kim and divorced her again, that should give him enough material to rap an album's worth about Hale/Kim/his mom all over again.

werd...life

Striation · #19 (**permalink**) April 24th, 2006, 07:40 PM

wtf, cant believe i hadnt heard til now

SCGMafia · #20 (**permalink**) April 24th, 2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 95db8

wtf, cant believe i hadnt heard til now

get your ass out of the gym

...I'm going tonight, chest