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A member of Eminem's rap collective D12 has been killed in a nightclub shooting in Detroit.

 

Proof, whose real name was Deshaun Holton, was shot at a club on Eight Mile Road, made famous in Eminem's autobiographical film 8 Mile.

 

He was a longtime friend of Eminem and had acted as his best man at his wedding in January.

 

A publicist for D12's record label Interscope said arrangements were being made for a memorial service.

 

Police said that two people had been shot in the head, one fatally, after an argument broke out at the CCC nightclub.

 

Proof originally put forward the idea of forming D12 with friends he met at Detroit clothes store Hip-Hop Shop.

 

Proof, second left, was a founder member of D12

Despite Eminem's huge solo success he continued to record the group, which released albums D12 World and Devil's Night.

 

The group scored a number two hit in the UK with Purple Hills in 2001 - which had its name changed from Purple Pills to ensure radio play - and My Band in 2004.

 

Proof made an appearance in the critically acclaimed 8 Mile and is credited on the award-winning soundtrack.

 

His best man duties came at Eminem's second wedding to Kim Mathers. The pair have since announced they are to divorce again after less then three months of marriage.

 

D12 member Obie Trice was recently shot at while driving in Detroit. He was wounded in the attack, while his girlfriend remained unhurt.

 

Rip

^ditto

Poor guy.

rapper destiny!

I think it was the G-UNIT's doing... all too fishy if you ask me... Obie Trice was shot in December!!!!!

Rapper Proof Shot, Killed At Detroit Club

 

Police Search For Gunman

 

POSTED: 8:19 am EDT April 11, 2006

UPDATED: 4:47 pm EDT April 11, 2006

DETROIT -- A prominent member of Detroit's hip-hop community was killed in a shooting at a Detroit night club early Tuesday morning.Rapper and producer Proof, whose real name is DeShaun Holton (pictured), was one of two shooting victims at the CCC Club on east Eight Mile Road, near Gratiot Avenue, according to Detroit police.When police arrived at the scene, the club was empty, Local 4 reported. Both victims had been taken to a hospital, according to police.Proof was taken to St. John Holy Cross Hospital, and the second victim was taken to St. John Hospital, police said.Both victims suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said. Local 4 initially reported the second victim also died but has learned the 35-year-old man remains hospitalized in critical condition at St. John Hospital, according to police. His name was not released.The rapper is a long-time friend of rap star Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, and is a member of his protege group D-12. Proof appeared in Eminem's movie "Eight Mile" as Li'l Tic, the station learned.Police are searching for a gunman. A description was not available.A witness was being questioned by police.The shooting remains under investigation. Fans Remember Proof

 

Hip-hop fans were saddened Tuesday when they heard the news of rapper Proof's death.A makeshift memorial of stuffed animals and letters were posted outside the night club where the shooting occurred.Fan Javohnnie Rogan said he enjoys the music of Proof, D-12 and Eminem. He called Proof "somebody who represented Detroit.""I want to show my respect back," said Rogan.The following message regarding Proof's death was posted on D-12's Web site:Deshaun Holton (aka Proof), founding member of D-12, was killed last night in a shooting at a Detroit night club. Memorial service arrangements are still being made, and his family and friends would appreciate privacy during this difficult time. Arrangements for fan remembrances are being planned, the details will be posted on Proof's official site.Stay with Local 4 News and ClickOnDetroit.com for the latest developments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:sick: I hate bad news.

nobody mentioned the "Like Toy Soldiers" video? Proof dies there as well (year: 2004)...

 

spookily prophetic

 

R.I.P Proof

^Wow that is a bit spooky. Sorta like Biggie with Life After Death.

 

RIP Proof. :(

A man has volunteered for questioning by police in Detroit over the death of a member of Eminem's rap collective D12 in a nightclub shooting.

The man spoke to officers investigating the death of Proof, real name Deshaun Holton, who was shot at a club on the famous Eight Mile Road.

 

The police said they believed Proof, the best man at Eminem's wedding, fired the first shot in the exchange.

 

A second man shot in the incident is in a critical condition in hospital.

 

Keith Bender, 28, is being treated at a hospital in Detroit, following the early hours shooting on Tuesday.

 

The Wayne County medical examiner's office, which examined Proof's body, said he was shot three times in the head and chest.

 

The rapper was credited with the idea of forming D12 with a group of friends from Detroit.

 

Despite Eminem's huge solo success, he continued to record with the group, which released the albums D12 World and Devil's Night.

 

The group scored a number two hit in the UK with Purple Hills in 2001 and My Band in 2004.

 

Proof also made an appearance in the critically acclaimed film 8 Mile and was credited on the award-winning soundtrack.

 

His best man duties came at Eminem's second wedding to Kim Mathers in January. The pair have since announced plans to divorce again.

 

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