Proof (rapper)

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Proof
Proof in 2005
Background information
Birth name	DeShaun Dupree Holton
Also known as	Big Proof Derty Harry
Born	(1973-10-02)October 2, 1973 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	April 11, 2006(2006-04-11) (aged 32) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper songwriter hype man
Years active	1994–2006
Labels	Iron Fist
Formerly of	D12 5 Elementz Funky Cowboys Promatic Goon Sqwad

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.