Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 2, 1973
Died
April 11, 2006 (age 32)
Place of Birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Proof
Biography
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.
"Proof" by David Auburn - Part 1
VideoKnown For
TV
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975
TV
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975
TV
Punk'd
Self
2003
Film
The Longest Yard
Basketball Convict
2005
Film
8 Mile
Lil'Tic
2002
Film
Stans
Self (archive footage)
2025
Film
LA Originals
Self (archive footage)
2020
TV
La Haine : La scène est à nous
Self
2024
Film
Vanilla Ice Archive
Self (archive footage)
2012
Film
The Up in Smoke Tour
Self
2000
Film
Eminem: Live from New York City
Self
2005
Film
Eminem Presents: The Anger Management Tour
Self
2005
Film
Eminem Live at Barkar Hanger in Santa Monica
Himself
2000
Filmography
2025FilmStansas Self (archive footage)2024TVLa Haine : La scène est à nousas Self2020FilmLA Originalsas Self (archive footage)2012FilmVanilla Ice Archiveas Self (archive footage)2005FilmEminem Presents: The Anger Management Touras Self2005FilmThe Longest Yardas Basketball Convict2005FilmEminem: Live from New York Cityas Self2003TVPunk'das Self2002Film8 Mileas Lil'Tic2000FilmThe Up in Smoke Touras Self2000FilmEminem Live at Barkar Hanger in Santa Monicaas Himself1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Musical Guest