A man who inspired a movement among Hip-Hop purists in his native Detroit, the man known as Proof 
gave much of himself in shining a light on up and coming lyricists in his hometown.
From forming the rap collective D-12 to helping mold Grammy – and Oscar -winning rapper Eminem, Proof made worthwhile contributions to the evolution of Detroit’s Hip-Hop scene and Hip-Hop culture in general.
Today marks three years since Holton died following a heated exchange at the CCC club on Eight Mile Road in Detroit.
The rapper’s life came to a tragic end on April 11, 2006 from a single gunshot wound to the head.
According to reports, the tragedy resulted from a heated exchange at the Triple C club between Proof and the club’s bouncer, Mario Etheridge.
