Happy Heavenly Birthday to DeShaun Dupree Holton

(October 2, 1973 – April 11, 2006) professionally known as Proof and also known as Big Proof and Dirty Harry.

His first television appearance was in the video for Aaliyah’s “Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number.” It was filmed in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan in November 1994, the black and white visual featured cameos of Proof alongside Bizarre from D12 and Aaliyah’s brother (Rashad).

Holton first rose to national prominence when he formed D12 “The Dirty Dozen” in 1995 with his friends Eminem, Bizarre, Mr. Porter, and a high school friend Eye-Kyu. Shortly after that, Proof recruited two friends, B-Flat & Dirty Ratt, to the group.

Proof released a solo album (Called “Searching for Jerry Garcia” in August 2005) featuring collaborations with 50 Cent, Method Man, Nate Dogg, B-Real of Cypress Hill, T3 of Slum Village, Obie Trice, King Gordy, Eminem and D12. Proof said that he did not produce the record with Shady Records or Aftermath because he wanted to “build his own thing”

Sadly, on April 11, 2006, Proof was shot and killed after a heated argument during a game of billiards at the CCC Club on 8 Mile Road in Detroit.

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#AmpFiddler is so deserving of this recognition by his hometown Detroit!! This fantastic news - congratulations to the organizers. #AmpFiddlerDay #AmpFiddlerForever

@cityofdetroit

Reposted from @amp_fiddler 📢 Exciting News! 🎉 Yesterday, the Detroit City Council approved “Amp Fiddler Day” to be honored & celebrated, annually for the city of Detroit, on May 16th, his birthday! 🎂

• There will be a MEDIA ONLY proclamation and presentation on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

• Stay tuned for more details on a LARGER gathering to honor Amp’s incredible legacy, AND AMP FIDDLER DAY.

#CampAmp #AmpFiddler #Music #Legacy

#ThrowbackSaturday Laughing with Motown Legend himself Mr. Barrett Strong eating outside at #VinsettaGarage. I know he's living in California it's been awhile since I've seen him. I spoke to him on the phone a few months ago he seemed OK. One of our many get togethers talking about creating music, proper songwriting, riding the rhythm, what Aretha said, how he loves Bobby Blue, eating with Marvin, why they always ask about David & the 3rd of September and enjoying life! I was honored to co-produce his last album #StrongHoldII. Putting this legend, Grammy winner, SongwriterHOF, on the pedestal where he belongs an icon whom I'm happy I can call my friend💯#BornInMississippi #RaisedinDetroit #sonofapreacherman #Songwriter #moneythatswhatiwant #TheDells #GladysKnight #EdwinStarr #MarvinGaye #UndisputedTruth #NormanWhitfield #TheMarvelettes #IsleyBrothers #TheArtistics only songwriter covered by #TheBeatles & #RollingStones 💥 #MotownHistory #DetroitBlues #RandB #Motorcity #DetroitLegend #BigHeart #PerfectPitch #Genious #PianoPlayer #truestory ⭐️ (at Vincetta Garage Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChrxPyKuPtc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Repost via @fidetroit - Happy Birthday @chuck_bennett Detroit’s Fashion Legend!!! 🎉 #happybirthday #detroitlegend #motorcitystyle (at Channel 7 News Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Aj2ByHnnN/?igshid=nvjojxwqchzu

Big song!! @2offishall @swiftymcvay @vincenttheowl @renedouble on the cuts!! This just a preview!! #chicago #legend #Tooffishall drops his #newsong featuring #newjersey & #detroitlegend of @d12 🇺🇸 this just a warm up!!! It’s coming 🔜 #undergroundGODS song drops 12.03.2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CW2HB0cMy-5/?utm_medium=tumblr

Celebrating my bro Juanie bday... Sipping good good exactly how we would be doing if he was here. Everyone pour out a lil liquor for one the best and realist EVER to do it PERIOD!!! ##ripjuanie #detroitlegend #donjulioreposadodoublecask #exclusive https://www.instagram.com/p/BoC-LfPFn93HijQZQF3uINs3YNvmlfNlkIDUMc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qg4c84rq31u1

Switched up the colorway. I think the #white on #navy #applique pops a lot more!! What ya’ll think? 🤔 I think I like this one better tho 💯👀 #detroitlegend #detroit #legend #developing this for 2 amazing #artists 😎 #follow @brilliancelmtd to order #limitededition #apparel | #snapbacks made in #losangeles #la #idontsleep the #eyes are the #windows to the #soul download | #stream my new single #windows now on #spotify #tidal #itunes and all major streaming | #music platforms treeoflyfe.bandcamp.com 🌳

R.i.H my boi @bgjizzle ,,,we got a whole video bout too drop,,you was a real down too earth nigga that didnt act hollywood,we was gone do alot of work together,dam its crazy they done took another young 👑 rest up my nigga,im praying for your family... #restinpeace #rih #humbleperson #realnigga #detroitlegend ... https://www.instagram.com/p/CFfiCrUllt0/?igshid=1mwus8m6lpaey

Sometimes when death stumbles into your life you have to remind yourself that it is just another door- another opening. Not an end but a continuance. The same light & love & law presented in a new form. Even as the tears fall remember family that the flesh mourns the flesh but the (eternal) spirit rejoices the (eternal) spirit. . . For all the lessons and the builds. For holding one of the most culturally relevant open mics in the city. For the encouragement..the advice. The dedication to the Community..the Children. Those without. He was too big for words. A mentor. A friend. *godpops*. He was a G. His Legacy of living & loving BLK 24/24 will endure forever. Islam Moor ✋🏿 . . 🎶 There is only more life- this I am aware of- so glad that I know you are all that I am made of 🎶 #detroitlegend https://www.instagram.com/p/B2y73x7p5F2/?igshid=1iwura7w24qh8

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🙏🏾. “Every Year I tat a Angel On Me, Better Be Prepared if the devil came for me.” - @Future. 💉: @tattoowayne . ✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾✍🏾 #TattooWayne #portraitTattoo #DetroitTattooArtist #breastcancer #melanin #blackandgrey #detroitLegend #T https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs-7W82l-eR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gwlblod3g7dd

#DetroitLegends https://www.instagram.com/p/BzY5nu0FVIw/?igshid=76g38nwks765

Peace to the big bro @tricktrickgs #DetroitLegend 👑💯 (at 204 Varick St) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bphhq7tAHAD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vperuyko7s3

Until We Meet Again...... #bdef #bdefforever #detroitlegend #legendary #detroitsfinest #barrybdeflawrence #RIH #detroit https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9BBdzBWX9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1efxmw7kid4k5

I’m just tryna be #legendary 💯 #treeoflyfe #fashion | #design #limitededition #detroitlegend #hoody stayed up all night #creating almost time for the 9-9 #grindtime #focus #soulhop4thehipsoul #download | #stream my new single #windows on #itunes #tidal #spotify #rhapsody & all major streaming platforms 🌳 #treeoflyfe #detroit to #losangeles ❤️

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