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Proof (1973–2006)

Soundtrack | Actor | Composer

Trivia:

During his cameo in 8 Mile, he asked if he could just use his real name, so that he would be playing himself in 1995, when the film is set. The director decided against it, but he still manage to sneak is name as an acronym when he raps in the film, "I'll (P)unish (R)abbit (O)r (O)bsolete (F)uture." See more trivia »

Born:

DeShaun Holton
in Detroit, Michigan, USA

Died:

(age 32) in Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Filmography

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2005 The Longest Yard ("My Ballz" / as Deshawn Holton)
 
2004 Shark Tale (writer: "Lies & Rumors" / as D. Holton)
 
2002 Bad Company (writer: "911" / as De Shaun Holton)
 
2001 The Wash (writer: "Blow My Buzz" / as D. Holton)
 
2001 Bones (writer: "These Drugs" / as DeShaun Holton)
 
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2002 8 Mile
 
Show ShowSelf (21 titles)
2007 The Good, the Bad and the Bling (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 BET Awards 2006 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops (documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Eminem: The Final Countdown (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Eminem: Live from New York City (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 D12: Live in Chicago (video)
Himself
 
2005 Hiphopbattle.com: Detroit vs. New York (documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Eminem Presents: The Anger Management Tour (video documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Punk'd (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.8 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 The Shady National Convention (TV special)
Himself
 
2002-2004 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself
– Kate Winslet/Eminem (2004) … Himself (uncredited)
– Kirsten Dunst/Eminem (2002) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2004 Beef II (video documentary)
Himself - D12
 
2001-2004 Top of the Pops (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 April 2004 (2004) … Himself (as D12)
– Episode dated 16 November 2001 (2001) … Himself (as D12)
 
2000-2004 Making the Video (TV series documentary)
Himself
– D12: My Band (2004) … Himself
– Eminem: Without Me (2002) … Himself
– Eminem: The Real Slim Shady (2000) … Himself
 
2003 50 Cent: The New Breed (video documentary)
Himself (segment "The Detroit Show")
 
2003 Hardware: Uncensored Music Videos - Hip Hop Volume 1 (video)
Himself (segment "Shit on You") (as D12)
 
2003 Rap Files Vol. 1 (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 MTV Europe Music Awards 2002 (TV special)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2000 Eminem: E (video)
Himself (segments "The Real Slim Shady" and "The Way I Am")
 
2000 The Up in Smoke Tour (video documentary)
Himself
 
2000 EminemTV (TV special)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2012 Vanilla Ice Archive (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Beef 4 (video documentary)
Himself
 
2004 And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Himself
 

Related Videos

8 Mile -- Rabbit chokes on stage during a battle and can't say a word. 8 Mile -- A young rapper, struggling with every aspect of his life, wants to make the most of what could be his final opportunity but his problems around gives him doubts. 8 Mile -- Cheddar pulls a gun during a confrontation.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appeared in Eminem's "Like Toy Soldiers" music video. See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

D12
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

During his cameo in 8 Mile, he asked if he could just use his real name, so that he would be playing himself in 1995, when the film is set. The director decided against it, but he still manage to sneak is name as an acronym when he raps in the film, "I'll (P)unish (R)abbit (O)r (O)bsolete (F)uture." See more »

Trademark:

Deep voice, and recognized for his freestyling abilities See more »

Nickname:

Big Proof See more »

Star Sign:

Libra