Proof
- Born
- 2 October 1973 (32 years old)
- Died
- 11 April 2006
- Place of birth
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Gender
- Male
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.
