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Proof

Acting Born Oct 2, 1973 Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 credits

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.

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Known for

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

Saturday Night Live

as Self (uncredited)

Punk'd

as Self
Film

8 Mile

as Lil'Tic
Film

The Longest Yard

as Basketball Convict

Full filmography

  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
  • Punk'd (2003) as Self
  • 8 Mile (2002) as Lil'Tic
  • The Longest Yard (2005) as Basketball Convict
  • LA Originals (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Stans (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Vanilla Ice Archive (2012) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Up in Smoke Tour (2000) as Self
  • La Haine : La scène est à nous (2024) as Self
  • Eminem: Live from New York City (2005) as Self
  • Eminem Presents: The Anger Management Tour (2005) as Self
  • Eminem Live at Barkar Hanger in Santa Monica (2000) as Himself