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Birth name | DeShaun Dupree Holton |
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Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | October 2, 1973
Died | April 11, 2006 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 32)
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 1994–2006 |
Labels | Iron Fist |
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DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 – April 11, 2006), known professionally as Proof, was an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. During his career, he was a member of the groups 5 Elementz, Funky Cowboys, Promatic, Goon Sqwad,[1] and D12. He was a close childhood friend of rapper Eminem, who also lived in Detroit. Proof was often a hype man rapper at Eminem's concerts.