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Proof

Acting · Born October 2, 1973 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 – April 11, 2006), known professionally as Proof, was an American rapper and actor 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.

Movies with Proof

• 8 Mile (2002) — Lil'Tic
• The Longest Yard (2005) — Basketball Convict
• The Up in Smoke Tour (2000) — Self
• Stans (2025) — Self (archive footage)
• LA Originals (2020) — Self (archive footage)
• Eminem: Live from New York City (2005) — Self
• Eminem Presents: The Anger Management Tour (2005) — Self