Today's history includes the birth of one of the biggest stars in music, the death of a king of comedy, a breakout single the notorious one from Brooklyn and much more.
Oct. 2 is the day we celebrate the birthday of a deceased great. This time, it's Detroit's Proof, one of the best lyricists to come out of the city and one of Eminem's closest friends. He would've been 42 years old today.
Ten years ago, rapper Proof delivered his sophomore album, 'Searching for Jerry Garcia,' a prophetic project that proved his ever-growing potential. On its 10th anniversary, we take a look back at its shining moments.
Today, Feb. 7, the late and great hip-hop maestro James Yancey, aka J Dilla, would have celebrated his 40th birthday. Sadly, the influential producer passed away on Feb. 10, 2006, after a long bout with lupus. Dilla Dawg may be gone but his music and legacy will never be forgotten.
Lyrics: "I'm in the club to beef, you gotta murder me there," raps Proof on '40 Oz.'
The crazy part about these lyrics from D12's '40 Oz.' is how they're an accurate representation of how Proof passed away. There isn’t a definitive account of what exactly happened at that billiards table at the CCC Club on 8 Mile Rd...
Longtime Eminem collaborator and Detroit hip-hop legend DeShaun "Proof" Holton will be honored at the 4th Annual Candlelight Vigil & Tribute Show in Detroit next week.
Friends and family will gather at the Rosa Parks Freedom Chapel at the Woodlawn Cemetery at 4PM on Monday, April 11, to remember the D12 member, who was shot and killed five years ago after a dispute in a Detroit bar.
Eminem was devastated following the death of his best friend Proof in 2006. Now, a tribute track titled 'Difficult,' recorded several years ago, has leaked to the 'Net and is providing listeners with an ominous glimpse at Em's struggle to come to grips with Proof's passing...
There was no bigger spokesperson for Detroit hip-hop than the late DeShaun Holton aka Proof. Tonight in Los Angeles, a benefit will be held in Holton's memory at the Highlands nightclub in Hollywood with some of the best in Motor City and L...