I don’t know that much about Proof, Eminem’s best friend and hypeman, the basis for the Mekhi Phifer character in 8 Mile. He’s always been a vaguely comforting and dependable presence, the guy who ...

DETROIT — Proof, a member of rap group D12 and a close friend of Eminem, was shot to death early Tuesday at a nightclub along 8 Mile Road, the road made famous by the 2002 film "8 Mile" that starred ...

The late D12 rapper’s estate confirmed his music is now available to stream and two unreleased songs will appear on Eminem’s “Stans” documentary soundtrack. Proof is back in the digital spotlight as ...