Em said, in an interview, that it took him a long time to be able to talk about Proof. Proof was Em's best friend, brother.
@lostinsauce45154 жыл бұрын
@Alex F link?
@iSuKOwnerS4 жыл бұрын
@Alex F bs
@Debbie_George3 жыл бұрын
@Alex F I wonder if they had kept in touch with phone calls or texting.
@kustomhooligans6 жыл бұрын
Around 2005/06 I got to chill with Proof at a private G Unit show at the Zoo Bar in Detroit. I knew who he was obviously, but he didn't know me and outta nowhere he went outta his way to grab me and my 2 boys I was with and Proof brought us downstairs to these HUGE locker room type bathrooms and he smoked out all my boys and kicked it with us for about an hour and a half. He did this for no other reason other than #1 He was bored and obviously liked socializing with people #2 He didn't like smoking alone and #3 He liked my Ford logo tattoo he saw on my arm. He talked with us about everything under the sun, the kinda music we liked (cuz we were white and he liked rock music) so he asked for suggestions for good rock bands to listen to. He told us about growing up with Eminem, we talked about our cars, his cars, road and tour experiences cuz I was in a touring band at the time and we also talked about the state of Detroit and what we thought would bring the city back to economic prosperity. He was everything anyone has ever said about his kindness and more. He was super hyper, like me, and I remember he had a fucked up sense of humor, just like me and all my friends there that night. I remember all 4 of us went on a tangent spitting out our favorite jokes, that was a blast! When I heard of Proof's passing, I didn't believe the news story that he shot someone first. I know people get blacked out drunk and do crazy things they wouldn't normally do, I've done it myself, but the story just did not add up and did not seem like Proof's character AT ALL. Of course I only hung out with him a few times (my friend dated him after the night we chilled with him). But, everyone who speaks on Proof never has a bad thing to ever say and that's the way I knew him. RIP BIG PROOF!!!!
@jaredbaker58875 жыл бұрын
dope story dude, thats amazing....
@JS-iq5vr5 жыл бұрын
yeah that's so mad man. something to never forget
@richp.12345 жыл бұрын
Sweet story. Thanks.
@lostinsauce45154 жыл бұрын
Dope story bro. Thanks
@PahEz3 жыл бұрын
Holy shit yo, that's dope
@93_renegade8 жыл бұрын
I honestly believe Proof was the driving force behind the man we know today as Em... Without Proof? I really don't think there would have been an Eminem.
@illuzeweb8 жыл бұрын
+iDylanTV he was initially Em had a Nas type flow he had a record out he did independent Proof more or less honed him and then the slim shady persona came in
@obasiswift8 жыл бұрын
true Eminem is like the best rapper alive I would thank Dr. Dre and proof for making him u know him
@madmanantics58247 жыл бұрын
iDylanTV true and eminem isn't the same since proof died just listen to his music for the past 9 or 10 years it's garbage compared to his older stuff proof was like his coach that gave him confidence in my opinion
@OhWordFr7 жыл бұрын
+Madman antics Garbage compared to the past? The only difference is he doesnt have the same flow and accent. He is a much better rapper now. He makes his past self seem uneducated. His wordplay is insane
@93_renegade7 жыл бұрын
True shit and as Em has stated several times it was Proof's idea that each member of D12 would have a polar opposite, murderous, split personality. So there was 6 members and each member had a split personality which would equal the 12 in D12. So quite literally Proof is responsible for the "Slim Shady" character/persona that we know today...
@sunscream85025 жыл бұрын
"Instead of mourning in your death , i'd rather celebrate your life " that's deep . Respect to d12 for this.
@cinemapure.e7 жыл бұрын
Total legend, Searching For Jerry Garcia is criminally underrated
@patsysadowski15465 жыл бұрын
Stereochrome fact.
@youknow10654 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥
@Fabarnski17 жыл бұрын
If proof were alive he would murder all these wack rappers these days.
@cadenluke65646 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Fuck that weak ass mumble shit. If shady records, aftermath and G unit were still on top mumble rap wouldn’t be around
@th3alchem1st465 жыл бұрын
fabian parra Yeah, best rappers are died, 2pac,Big L, Big Proof,Prodigy of Mobb deep,Big Pun,Notorious big....
@brendanmaher20025 жыл бұрын
Back 2 Back
@simfu29975 жыл бұрын
@@th3alchem1st46 deadass doe
@nkuniverse78564 жыл бұрын
@@th3alchem1st46 Eminem is still alive
@A1CLGroup8 жыл бұрын
I remember I met Proof at the anger management tour in San Diego. He was chilling in the outside near the beer concession stands. I went up to him and shocked his hand. I asked if he wanted a beer that I got it, he was already Drinking and gave me a promo bracelet. He was fucken cool and humble. I also me Obie Trice, cool cat as well!
@wooweezymoviestar6017 жыл бұрын
Really? What year?
@tomball4life7327 жыл бұрын
oOJCLOo thats cool
@wooweezymoviestar6017 жыл бұрын
Proof have a unrelease mixtape called "Time A Tell" check it out
@DeXstaylit5547 жыл бұрын
Fookin 😂😂😂😂😭😭
@anothaklothmedia75716 жыл бұрын
iamJCL50 take yo azz bac to school and R.IP. Big proof
@AlinSlim8 жыл бұрын
You can't blame Em for not being in this video, it would be nice to see him though. but let's look at it how it is, I think it's so painfull for him to talk about this and the memories he and Proof had, I understand him, put yourself in the man shoes and maybe you can understand where he's coming from, not mad at slim for not being in this clip, keep your head up guys... we love em and all of D-12
@michaels.82448 жыл бұрын
I grew with you 100% there's no way you can ever get em on camera talking about how much proof meant to him. I think whenever em does an interview his people tell the interview the number 1 thing you can't not bring up is proof... Then this & that.. But no matter what you do do not ask him about his brother proof.
@obinator90657 жыл бұрын
Michael S. Yeah the only time I heard Em talk about proof in an interview was that with Red Bull, and who the greatest freestyler is I mean it's already so fucking hard to get Eminem on camera, and then they probably won't want to ask questions that could make Eminem just leave, and proof questions probably could
@bethgoodwin55216 жыл бұрын
Em still hurt n over his death cant blame him it normal that was his bestfriend pretty much bros rip proof u was a grate man husband father friend rapper
@bee3666 жыл бұрын
Stan
@brentcooper20665 жыл бұрын
I personally think Em just doesn’t care about D12 as a group anymore unfortunately
@ericamorkunas52363 жыл бұрын
Big Proof was amazing all buy himself. But he wanted and allowed and pushed everyone he cared for to shine before him. That's care, that's love, that's loyalty and that's a real friendship. ❤️
@bigproofofd12forever778 жыл бұрын
MAD RESPECT FOR CREATING THIS MATERIAL. BIG PROOF 4EVER!!!
@SurgeCess8 жыл бұрын
wow that is a really dope picture of Proof in your profile pic
@bigproofofd12forever778 жыл бұрын
check out da channel bro
@dropagemonem6 жыл бұрын
bizarre, kuniva, swift and kon artis seem really humble and decent guys. rest in peace, proof. i never met him, but i really love him, imagine how great it would be to have known him personally, imagine love you'd get towards him.
@hvadman88275 жыл бұрын
dropagemonem kuniva and Swifty have also always been so loyal to d12
@Coa165 жыл бұрын
Oh Yeah Yeah everyone was
@SJDunham3 жыл бұрын
I have visited proofs grave, he was one of the most talented rappers to have ever lived and he was truly the shit man. Standing in front of his grave was a true honor for myself, not everyone will have the chance to get to visit where he rests at and again it was a true honor just to be in the presence of one of the greatest to ever do it. Rip big proof💯‼️
@darthlobo12135 жыл бұрын
Em will never forget Proof that's why he got his name tattoo on his arm.
@loislois59613 жыл бұрын
@Alex F So what?
@chrisrhinehart452 жыл бұрын
Wow you got it all figured out don't ya lol
@darthlobo12132 жыл бұрын
@@chrisrhinehart45 why yes I do! thank you!
@jjsvizard755 жыл бұрын
proof brought em and Royce back together, god blessed his soul, R.I.P proof
@steveedwards38218 жыл бұрын
RIP proof massive respect for all 4 d12 members in this video big up to you guys
@Shroctopus6 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget the day he died, I cred or like an hour straight, and I was like 16. Miss him so much, still reminisce in his old tracks.
@mcfreshfish8 жыл бұрын
This was a great tribute. D12 forever!
@generalgrax8 жыл бұрын
RIP Proof, still can't believe this cat died over a game of pool smdh...
@SunnyMoonModalities8 жыл бұрын
It wasn't over a game of pool. They went to school together. The guy had a long history of jealousy towards Proof, and Proof was a show off.
@generalgrax8 жыл бұрын
+Loquacious Laura Listen here trailer park Barbie, you mean to tell me he was playing pool with one of his longtime haters? Either way you spin it, shit was sad... Not to mention had he lived he might of been doing life, he killed the guy/hater he was playing pool with and that guys cousin pulled out his heat & put one in Proof's brain matter.
@SunnyMoonModalities8 жыл бұрын
Ravishing Slick No, Proof wouldn't be doing time...he didn't even have a gun on him, he grabbed it from a friend to defend himself AFTER the security guard fired shots in the club. I've spent years talking to friends that were there with Proof, his mom, our friends trying to wrap my head around what happened to my brother. Your calling a professional business woman "trailer park barbie" smh A pseudointellectual and classless.
@generalgrax8 жыл бұрын
I find it unlikely that a professional business woman would actually care about a rapper from the D... My apologies Ms Laura. I'm sure that's what was told to you however I couldn't imagine being in my early 30's getting killed in a club by a lowlife and one of my closest friends at the time is Marshall Mathers... Please make a pseudo intellectual like myself understand those facts respectively?
@SunnyMoonModalities8 жыл бұрын
+Ravishing Slick Proof was a professional business man not just a rapper and not just Eminem's best friend. The actual inspiration for my becoming a professional business woman. Dispite what you heard he was also rarely ever around Em unless they were touring, or in studio, never hung out as friends...not in years...thats not to say they weren't forever family. Proof wasn't a typical celebrity, he was always out at clubs, enjoying other artist's shows, bowling, movies, out shooting pool. He was very reachable...by anyone. He would have fans hang out after a show and let them crash in his room...he'd sleep on the floor and give them the bed. He didn't see himself as or pump his head up because he was "Eminem's best friend". In fact everyone in Detroit including Em thought Proof was gonna make it big before anyone else.
@hendersonkathleen1017 жыл бұрын
Denaun is highkey beautiful
@clairekehoe18656 жыл бұрын
hes beautiful , always been my fav after em. those eyes!! he has a good heart
@yave17 жыл бұрын
Very dope video. Great insight. He was a wild, free, passionate spirit. It makes sense that he could die over a pool game. He's a contagious spirit... never met him, but just hearing them speak... I know exactly what kinda person he was. People like him are always the most vulnerable... danger can find him because he's so open and ready to connect / interact with people. And he's a truth spitter... people aren't always prepared to face the truth. People die about their truth.
@kyjohns82715 жыл бұрын
Facts 💯
@krassoffiziellkrasniqi78224 жыл бұрын
i Miss Proof Rest in ✌big PROOF 😢 D12
@juanmasday28965 жыл бұрын
The leader, the mentor ,the teacher Big Proof RIP man!
@sian30km7 жыл бұрын
09:12 Live by that, relating to everyone us. Thank you Proof.
@AA-qb7ni4 жыл бұрын
Proof was such a good man. I wish he was with us today. RIP.
@lenar.37558 жыл бұрын
I love em but can Y'all stfu about "wheres em" its about proof
@PabloPlays007 жыл бұрын
Lena Reynolds The Where's em Is them asking why he isn't there speaking about proof
@CallMeMicahT5 жыл бұрын
Listen to Proof - Life (Prod. by J Dilla) and you'll hear a classic that you'll have on repeat that just showcases his amazing heart D12's speaking about
@robertomurri12785 жыл бұрын
Proof would be fucking proud for KAMIKAZE! Proof was that voice for Detroit. And now Em is keeping it lit for Detroit in honor of his boy, Proof.
@ericrodriguez71345 жыл бұрын
Without Proof there would be no Eminem period.
@dlafaive19894 жыл бұрын
There would be no Eminem or D12 period.
@victoriaedward11984 жыл бұрын
There would be no slim shady
@The_Traveling_Man8 жыл бұрын
rip proof d12 was one of my favorite groups back in the day
@trustinmyselfalways63105 жыл бұрын
Proof heard my raps. Told me to stay at it. Thanks homie I stay at it.
@donavnn19607 жыл бұрын
this was the time to be alive
@celladoor96965 жыл бұрын
DonDon'tTrip7 it sure was
@greygoosebulldog57258 жыл бұрын
rest up to my guy....thanks for your contribution to the game; both up front and behind the scenes.
@g4g3_k952 жыл бұрын
proof sounds like one of the funniest/nicest guys ever i’m kinda sad that he died even before i was born
@minmarshallarmyxstan67734 жыл бұрын
I have so much respect for D12, not bc of Em but bc of Proof. From what I've seen in vids, he was heart of the group. Rest in Peace, Proof. We miss you
@Jeeazz2012Ай бұрын
When proof died so did D12 😔😪
@Jeeazz2012Ай бұрын
When proof died so did D12 😔😪
@dylanmeade49194 ай бұрын
Literally have tears on my face... I MISS BIG PROOF
@takingBackWhatsMine8 жыл бұрын
Heartfelt video, thanks for this. RIP Big Proof!!!
@takingBackWhatsMine8 жыл бұрын
+takingBackWhatsMine Mr Porter droppin that knowledge and wisdom
@nikkitoller17415 жыл бұрын
Love what Kuniva said about how his respect had to be earned with Proof...REAL talk.....respect is earned not given....word of the wise...a dying breed. Finally got his respect when he battled Em....shit I'd say so!! Damn that's a good feeling when that shit finally comes full circle. When ya earn it ya work that much harder to keep it. That alone tells me how how deep of an impact he really had in others lives . The good ones always go too soon.
@MethmalDhananjaya4 жыл бұрын
Someone took Proof's life with Em's Smile. He stopped smiling since.
@ritual12thexit883 жыл бұрын
Bizarre:"I hopped in the cypher going in. I was killing em " He really is a fucking character!!
@luk.016 жыл бұрын
Rip BugZ and Rip Big Proof
@xGoodOldSmurfehx4 жыл бұрын
Eminem has had the biggest impact of all the rappers to ever be, hes surpassed even Biggie and Pac in that category but lets never forget that without Proof, Eminem would never have existed to begin with, sure Dr Dre saved Em from giving up into failure but Proof MADE Marshall into Eminem
@jcxbeats4787 жыл бұрын
rest easy proof
@RingingPeaceHB7 жыл бұрын
That day when Bizzare is the thinnest in D12 :/
@pdmore1235 жыл бұрын
Ringing Peace 😂😂
@allen27ify6 жыл бұрын
D12 eminem my favorit rapers of all time ...i am from romania and i grow up whit you and i want to see you 1 time in romania....
@just-iceakajusbillzystoneb15905 жыл бұрын
RIP Proof gone but never forgotten 4real miss u #OG .... #DetroitVSEverybody ...
@shady_loni2 жыл бұрын
Without Proof there will be no Eminem or D12, Always remember that forever.
@fyutch8 жыл бұрын
great work Shad and crew!
@taibahussain84264 жыл бұрын
I still think to this day proof would of been massive if he was still here today. D12 would of been one of the biggest groups ever istg. :(
@marcusulrich34827 жыл бұрын
those where my favorite hip hoo groups of all time N. w. a. Bone thugs d12
@marcusulrich34827 жыл бұрын
hip hop
@avestamp73077 жыл бұрын
marcus Ulrich nice choices, I grew up wit those groups plus Wu Tang
@marcusulrich34827 жыл бұрын
Ave Stamp i never heard of wu Tang but i will check them out
@richp.12345 жыл бұрын
Was listening to Bone Thugz today. Classic hip hop.
@karunanelson39855 жыл бұрын
Big love to you guys 💛
@El..Stracho7 жыл бұрын
Aha couple of excellent stories here man!! RIP Big Proof
@roulainstherebel82398 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Big Proof your legend lives on
@snowpoodie28705 жыл бұрын
We Need A D12 Movie With All The Real Facts RIP Proof And Bugz Detriot Got A Lot Of Talented People Eminem Is A Livin Legend D12 4Life
@snowpoodie28705 жыл бұрын
Proof Was A Very UnderRated FreeStyler He Had Barz For Dayz Detroit Legend
@SuperHns5 жыл бұрын
yeah I agree, but if you watch 8Mile, that is basically EM and D12... with Chedder Bob being Em's uncle Ronnie, who had the same age and killed himself. Future in 8Mile is proof and the rest speak for themselves
@BarradasTenorioJuan4 жыл бұрын
I dont know budz
@nosferatu34755 жыл бұрын
We miss you big proof big homie
@bdwatson8147 жыл бұрын
Mr. porter soo adorable.
@manuboi23485 жыл бұрын
The proof 🙏 R.I.P brother Never forgotten 🔥
@lukemiller1183 жыл бұрын
Proof will always mean so much to EMINEM & he has never gotten over his best friends death R.I.P PROOF one of the most underrated rappers ever
@mrsistyable4 жыл бұрын
Respect... I wanna hear emibem and what he had to say no. Fuckery. Love all these guys.. grew up on all of them I dont thi k these guys know there influence on my life.. so thanks.. d12 got me through alot of shit..love all of you... stepping stone made me cry and as a man I'm not ashamed I love all of u seriously be proud of that shit..
@Toxic_Death2 жыл бұрын
This needs more attention. Rip proof
@rayann66626 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. BIG PROOF FOREVER DETROIT VS EVERYBODY Love hearing about proof ♥️♥️♥️♥️
@awesome71088 жыл бұрын
Big Proof thank you R.I.P baby love.
@matthewmann89696 жыл бұрын
Proof could have shined more then he did if he really got represented more if Proof did a joint venture with Aftermath And Shady then he would move a heck load of units
@exoticcar54824 жыл бұрын
The thing is though that Proof actually wasn't that kinda guy to just put his music out on a major label quickly he wanted to keep it underground
@leface305 жыл бұрын
I swear I cud see denaun on the brink of tears
@slimshadyfan13595 жыл бұрын
One of the best!
@nickanderson58898 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Proof
@user-kt6yx7ox7z5 жыл бұрын
We miss you Big Proof.
@saudonmars8 жыл бұрын
RIP Big Proof! D12 For live
@jasoncoleman34387 жыл бұрын
making a left turn onto six mile from livernois i waved at him
@doyboy73774 жыл бұрын
This is probably my 16th time watching this
@db35168 жыл бұрын
R-I-P BIG PROOF , you will always be remembered
@rayann66626 жыл бұрын
RIP BIG PROOF 4EVER 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@experssion1236 жыл бұрын
:'( :'( :'( He had such a great flow
@Ghoststang17765 жыл бұрын
Proof forever.you goddamn right
@grandmastereloheem70835 жыл бұрын
They need to make a biopic on Proof asap
@9ossayhdad4825 жыл бұрын
Proof was the real deal bruh respect from morocco
@michaelross52203 жыл бұрын
Searching for Jerry Garcia with a fire album rest up big proof 💯💯💯
@ROBLANE75 жыл бұрын
R.i.p big homie
@chamakhpinho77034 жыл бұрын
Proof pra sempre
@jamesWilliams-pg4ye5 жыл бұрын
He was a real one that's for sure. One of god's crazy prototypes, never intended for mass production.
@blazed19452 жыл бұрын
Thats a line from fear and loathing
@jamesWilliams-pg4ye2 жыл бұрын
@@blazed1945 Yep. Good spot 👍
@leanneharding89364 жыл бұрын
LEGEND!!!
@jasoncoleman34388 жыл бұрын
swifty mcvay my hommie used to spend the night over they house they used to spend the night over our house as little kids. swift tuff.
@JLovesCinema_ Жыл бұрын
The fact people don’t realize that Proof was the leader and creative visionary of D12 is crazy
@prodriegel2 жыл бұрын
rest easy ❤
@jasoncoleman34388 жыл бұрын
I played pool wit proof up in the wax fruit. nigga got me too lol
@cailenfowles37363 жыл бұрын
Shut up
@justinblake90047 жыл бұрын
what a legacy!
@AnthonyfromtheD4 жыл бұрын
RIP 2019!
@illuzeweb8 жыл бұрын
Man quit bitchin about Em they're all for the most part displaced. Em is between Michigan and Cali and has a ton of parallel sht he does. Bizarre is in GA, Swift and Kon are in Michigan and Denaun is mainly in Cali but travels all over the place and tours with Em. They even said when they did the last mixtape that Em is moving around allot and it's hard to get him to work on projects but they understand
@isaimontoya73075 жыл бұрын
13 years R.I.P Proof
@jasoncoleman34387 жыл бұрын
that hoopdie doe that gr caaddy wit the jcked trunk
@MKOLarge2 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Big Proof
@iiMvD8 жыл бұрын
RIP Big Proof...
@SunnyMoonModalities8 жыл бұрын
Just an amazing person. So lucky to have had him in my life.
@dlafaive19898 жыл бұрын
+Loquacious Laura What was he like? I got into his music like 5 years ago now I'm obsessed with him and all of D12.
@SunnyMoonModalities8 жыл бұрын
Everything everyone says about him and more, he was an amazing person. He could see a persons potential and guide them towards it. In places where no one recognized him as Proof of D12 or Eminem's hype man he seemed to light up the room when he walked in, like he had a spotlight on him all the time. He wanted so much for Detroit Hip Hop and was always out in Detroit going to clubs, and shows...he never really acted like a celebrity, aside from having security around. He would stop and talk, bring fans "dirty heads" on the payroll to help him out and, he would put them high on a pedestal. When he came to their city, he treated them like they were the celebrity. He even had fans crash in his room and he slept on the floor and have them the bed. Security and Tour managers were so annoyed with him for it. He was caught climbing off the balcony a few times. Lol There are so many artists that Proof was friends with and supporting etc. You should look them up, check them out. Moe Dirdee, Woof Pac, Supremacee, 5 ELA, Dogmatic, Mu, Miz Korona, Salam Wreck was his DJ, DJ Head, MarvOne, DJ Butter, Valid, Drummer B, Silent Riot Studios, Hush, Redbone (swifty's sister), Hashous, KidVisious, King Gordy, First Born pres of proofs record label that is now Iron Fist Global, Pep and Witt, DJ vicious vic, Obie Trice, Trick Trick, good lord so many more but off the top. Worth checking them out, I've seen them all on stage, met or friends with lots of these artists, just so much talent. If you like their music, they all always need help with marketing and booking in other areas besides Detroit, so hit them up on Facebook or twitter and ask if you can help. That's kinda Proofs thing, fans getting involved in helping with marketing, he knew it made them feel like they were part of something big, and Detroit Hip Hop is Proof's legacy. RIP Proof
@dlafaive19898 жыл бұрын
+Loquacious Laura what was he like to you personally? I've done a lot of research on him and I think it's so awesome how he was always looking out for everybody. One group I'm trying to get into from the D is Slum Village. J Dilla has an album out on Itunes.
@bigscruff7528 жыл бұрын
+dlafaive1989 If you haven't already I suggest you find the 24 hour mixtape that he done with DJ Jewels Baby not that long before he passed. There was footage of the recording process on YT years ago which was brilliant to watch, especially the part in some store before going to Jewels basement to do the album.
@SunnyMoonModalities8 жыл бұрын
+Big Scruff Your referring to "Time A Tell"
@jacobbell89105 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. To Proof Detroit
@yvesfromloona32178 жыл бұрын
Love
@gemmaaboagye8951 Жыл бұрын
Very sad they must miss him so much .This was eminem s best friend
@Ok-oc6yq6 жыл бұрын
jamin with you tonight prooff !!! heyyy brohh !!!!! -
@bornyesterday29945 жыл бұрын
Its crazy because i could never tell whos who until i hear there voices