Proof (rapper)
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| Born | DeShaun Dupree Holton October 2, 1973 |
| Died | April 11, 2006 (aged 32) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
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| Years active | 1989–2006 |
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| Website | www |
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, and D12. He was a close childhood friend of rapper Eminem, who also lived in Detroit. Proof was often a hype man at Eminem's concerts.