D12 (aka The Dirty Dozen and D-Twizzy) was initially formed in 1991 by Proo… Read Full Bio ↴D12 (aka The Dirty Dozen and D-Twizzy) was initially formed in 1991 by Proof who invited local Detroit rappers such as Bizarre, Eminem and other members who would leave the crew before it achieved success including Eye Kyu, Killa Hawk and Fuzz. The group was a loose collective in the vein of Wu-Tang Clan. Several members began making names for themselves in hip hop during the late 1990s. Bizarre was named Inner City Entertainment's "Flava of the Week" and Proof won a free-styling competition run by The Source in 1998.

However, it was as a solo artist that D12 member Eminem found success. All of the members of D12 have aliases and Eminem chose Slim Shady as his. Eminem was formerly in a group called Soul Intent along with Proof before leaving and forming with D12.

Eminem's success persuaded Proof to establish D12 on a more permanent basis in early 1999. Bizarre, Eminem, Kon Artis, Bugz, and Kuniva were recruited to join the group. Kuniva and Kon Artis were previously part of Da Brigade. However, Bugz passed away in Detroit on May 21, 1999 because of a gun incident at a picnic that turned into a shooting, leading to Kuniva proposing Swift take Bugz's place. Each of the members of the crew wears a tattoo of Bugz's name in his honor. The tracks Good Die Young and Bugz 97 (the latter of which features an appearance from Bugz) on D12 World are also in his memory.

The six members of D12 signed a contract with Eminem's Shady Records and Interscope in 2000. The fact that D12 rose to prominence after Eminem led many people to assume that the other members had less significance in the group - this would be the concept of the group's 2004 hit single My Band. They also made the song to adress the common using of Eminem featuring D12.

Despite Eminem's prominence in the music industry, D12 insists that there is no frontman in the group and that Eminem is just another member. In spite of this, D12 recently began to tour as a separate entity to Eminem, a controversial move that could lead to confusion among concert-goers who may believe they are paying to see Eminem as well as the other five performers.

Sadly, early morning on April 11, 2006, Proof was shot and killed at a Detroit-area nightclub. Proof, real name DeShaun Holton, was 32 years old. Proof was also one of Eminem's best friends and will be missed by fans and friends.

History
Early career and The Underground EP (1996–1998)
In 1997, they released their debut extended play, The Underground EP, which was recorded between 1996 and 1997. In 1997 and 1998, its members began establishing reputations locally. Bizarre was named Inner City Entertainment's "Flava of the Week" and went on to release an album, Attack of the Weirdos. Along with Eminem, Rah Digga and Young Zee, he became an honorary member of The Outsidaz. Proof won a freestyling competition run by The Source. In 1999, Bugz released These Streets EP, and made several appearances on other rappers' songs.

Around the time of Eminem's first record deal, Proof attempted to revive D12. He managed to recruit local Detroit hip hop duo Da Brigade, composed of Kuniva, a local MC, and Mr. Porter, a longtime friend of Eminem and Proof. At the time, Porter was the group's producer (he later produced Eminem's first album, Infinite), but Kuniva persuaded him to join the group as an artist. Later the group was joined by Bugz, and Bugz introduced his longtime friend Swift, who at the time was a member of rap duo Da Rabeez.

Death of Bugz (1999)
On May 21, 1999, Bugz was shot and killed at a picnic. One of his final acts had been a request that Swift join the group. Eminem volunteered to replace Bugz; this led to him rejoining the group. Mr. Obnoxious, his first solo album, was released in February 2000 after his death. D12's first album, Devil's Night, is dedicated to him.

Devil's Night, D12 World and appearances without Eminem (2000–2005)
Their debut album, Devil's Night, referring to the tradition of setting unoccupied buildings on fire the night before Halloween, was released in June 2001. It debuted at number one on the U.S. and number two on the UK chart, also reaching the top of the Canadian charts. Devil's Night went on to sell four million albums worldwide and two million in the U.S. In 2021, the album was rereleased digitally as an expanded edition to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its release which featured three bonus tracks, an unreleased freestyle, the a cappella version of "Shit On You" and the instrumentals to "Shit On You", "Purple Pills", "Fight Music" and "Blow My Buzz".

In August 2001, D12 and Esham were kicked off the Warped Tour after members of the group physically attacked Esham over the lyrics of his song "Chemical Imbalance", which contained a reference to Eminem's daughter. Eminem was not present during the tour. D12 World was released on April 27, 2004, featuring production by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Porter and Kanye West, and guest appearances by Obie Trice on the track "Loyalty" and B-Real of Cypress Hill on the track "American Psycho II". It debuted at the top of the U.S., UK, and Australian albums charts, and at number two in Germany—selling over half a million records in its first week of release in the U.S. alone. "My Band", the album's first single, also reached number one in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. rhythmic top forty, the top five in the UK[9] and Germany, and the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

D12 was eclipsed by Eminem's success, touring without him to promote their second album while he recorded Encore. D12 members Bizarre and Proof managed mildly successful solo careers with the releases of Hannicap Circus and Searching for Jerry Garcia in 2005. D12 performed live, without Eminem, at the House of Blues in Chicago to promote both albums. That concert was released on DVD in 2005 as D12: Live in Chicago. D12, without Eminem, performed on the track "She-Devil" of Tech N9ne's 2002 album Absolute Power. They recorded "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" for Eminem's album Recovery but the song wasn't included on the album. It was eventually included on an Eminem mixtape Straight from the Lab Part 2 in 2011.

Death of Proof and Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (2006)
On April 11, 2006, Proof "pistol-whipped an unarmed man and shot him in the head", and was in turn fatally shot by the man's cousin. On December 5, 2006, Shady Records released Eminem Presents: The Re-Up which featured performances by Eminem, D12, 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater and Cashis while affiliated artists such as Lloyd Banks, Akon and Nate Dogg, made guest appearances. Some tracks were collaborative performances from D12 members, such as "Murder" by Bizarre and Kuniva and "Whatever You Want" by Swifty McVay and Mr. Porter. The track "Trapped" by Proof included an intro by Eminem paying his final respects saying, "Big Proof, rest in peace dudey we love you. We just wanna keep making you proud."

Member changes, hiatus, mixtapes and comeback (2007–2013)
After four years of inactivity D12 released a new mixtape Return of the Dozen Vol. 1 (2008), without Eminem who was working on his solo album Relapse. There were solo performances by D12 members such as Kuniva's "If You Want It", similar to Eminem's solo performance "Girls" on Devil's Night. The mixtape Return of the Dozen Vol. 2 (2011) followed three years later. It featured Fuzz Scoota, an original member of D12 who left in 1999. Eminem performed on one track. Because Eminem was on tour promoting Recovery with Mr. Porter his hype man D12 had only four active members, Bizarre, Kuniva, Fuzz and Swift.[citation needed] D12 performed at the Kanrocksas Music Festival on August 5, 2011. The track, "Outro", off the Return of the Dozen Vol. 2 mixtape, had a music video released on September 1, 2011, though the video did not feature either Eminem or Mr. Porter. The group also stated intentions to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of the Devils Night album, though the celebration was held on the actual Devil's Night on October 30 in Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit, Michigan, even though the album was released months earlier on June 19, 2001. In 2012 Bizarre left D12, citing creative differences, and Mr. Porter left to pursue a solo career, leaving D12 with four members. Asked about the group's status in 2012, Kuniva replied that it's "not over, we're still coming. However, when Mr. Porter was asked in 2013 about a possible new D12 album he responded "Not happening bro sorry".

Bizarre and Kon Artis rejoin, Shady XV, unreleased third studio album and The Devil's Night Mixtape (2014–2015)
In January 2014, Mark Bass of the Bass Brothers confirmed that D12 had been recently recording at the F.B.T. studio and he had been mixing their recorded material. He also confirmed that Eminem was featured on at least three songs that had been completed. February 2014, Bizarre confirmed that he was back in the group and that D12 would be releasing their third studio album during 2014. On August 25, 2014, a press release on Eminem's official website also revealed D12 to be featured on the label's upcoming 2-disc compilation album, titled Shady XV. The album, released on November 24, 2014, featured one greatest hits disc and one disc with new material from a variety of Shady Records recording artists including D12. The new D12 song was entitled "Bane", which features the return of Kon Artis and was also produced by him. The song did not feature Eminem or returning member Fuzz Scoota.

On August 18, 2015, D12 confirmed on Tim Westwood TV that they had already recorded a large number of songs for the album and will release it "when the time is right."[25] On October 1, 2015, it was announced that D12 would be releasing a new mixtape, The Devil's Night Mixtape was released on October 30, 2015, and it featured Lazarus, King Gordy, Royce da 5'9", Bizarre, Swifty McVay, Kuniva and Mr. Porter. It also included a freestyle by Eminem for its introduction although he wasn't present on any other tracks throughout the whole mixtape. It was hosted by DJ Whoo Kid.

Solo careers, collaborative works and breakup (2017–2018)
In 2017, D12 had been focusing on their respective solo careers. On February 17, Swifty McVay released his debut album Grey Blood. Bizarre released his new mixtape Tweek Sity 2,in addition to working on collaborations with other artists such as Riff Raff, King Gordy and Qom Qazamah respectively. Swifty McVay and Kuniva are currently working on their collaboration album, titled My Brother's Keeper. On August 31, 2018, Eminem released a song titled "Stepping Stone" on his album Kamikaze. On it, Eminem announced that D12 was officially broken up due to the death of Proof.

Shit On You
D12 Lyrics

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I'll shit on you (da da, da da, da da)
I'll shit on you (da da, da da, da da)
I'll shit on you (da da, da da, da da)
I'll shit on you (da da, da da, da da)

I'll shit on you (I will shit on you)
I'll shit on you (girl, you know, its true)
I'll shit on you (bitch, or man, its true)

I'll shit on you (I will shit on you)

I remain fatter than gluttony
Tapin' bombs on the back of record companies (uh-huh)
Blow 'em up if they ain't want me
The national guard, they scared to hunt me
I love beef, I got you hoes duckin' me
A drug thief, bitch I'll take your marijuana
These slugs with keep your ass away from my corner
I drown niggas in hundred degree saunas
You can act a fool if ya wanna (bitch)
It's this lyrical piranha
Strapped wit a grenade, in the pool with ya mama
Attack her by the legs then I pull her to the bottom (yeah)
Twist nothin' up like a condom
Slap it if you fuckers got a problem
When I see 'em, you hoes endin' up in a fuckin' mausoleum
Or hidden in the trunk of a black and gold BM (bitch)
Pull in the garage while you screamin' (uh-huh)
Keep the motor on then I'm leavin' (I'll shit on you)
I'll shit on you

(I will shit on you, I don't care who you are)
I'll shit on you
(I don't give a fuck about you or your car)
I'll shit on you
(Fuck your house, fuck your jewelry and fuck your watch)
I'll shit on you
(Fuck your wife, fuck your kids, fuck your family)
I'll shit on you

I'm a alcoholic, with the fuckin' toilet
Pass the hot dogs (Bizarre, aren't you Islamic?)
Bitch shut your fuckin' mouth
I'm a keep eatin' 'til Richard Simmons comes to my house
With a chain saw to cut me out (me out, me out)
I'll fuck your wife, I had sex since I met her
Too busy fuckin' wit twelve year old baby sitter (ha ha ha)
And all women ain't shit, only good for cookin', cleanin'
And sucking dick and that's it (I said it)
I was responsible for killin' John Kennedy
Got Jon Benet Ramsey in my '98 Camry
I don't give a fuck who you are
I'll shit on anybody, truly yours the idiotic Bizarre

My adolescent years weren't shit 'til what I do now
I never grew up, I was born grown, and grew down
The older I get, the dumber the shit, I get in
The more ignorant, the incident is, I fit in
Ignorin' the shit, how borin' it gets
When there's no one to hit
I don't know when to quit throwin' a fit (nope)
I know I'm a bit flaky but they make me
It's they who raped me and say they can take me (c'mon)
It's they who legs I brake and make achy
It's they who mistake me and make me so angry
(I'll shit on you!) I'll spit on you
Start pissin' and do the opposite on you
You weren't listenin', I said I'll cop a squat on you
Start spillin' my guts like chicken cordon bleu and
Straight shit like Notorious B.I.G. did to that bitch
On his skit on his last album
Pull my pants downward

I'll shit on you
(I will shit on you, I don't care who you are)
I'll shit on you
(I don't give a fuck about you or your car)
I'll shit on you
(Fuck your house, fuck your jewelry and fuck your watch)
I'll shit on you
(Fuck your wife, fuck your kids, fuck your family)
I'll shit on you

Is Richard Pryor still alive?
If not I'm sicker than he was prior to him dyin' (what?)
Born brainless, this steel ain't stainless
Your bloodstains are all over this steel god dang-it
Bitch bring it, these niggas that I hang with
I hang you up naked by your ankles danglin' (ow, ow)
My need I stay stranglin, I don't need your help
If you gon' give me the pussy
I'll un-loosen my belt (I'll shit on you)
I'm what your daddy's not, your mom's kinda cock
Your sister tends court, your aunt supply her rocks
Buck fifty cross your neck
Floss your TEC, I'll beat you wit it across your chest

Yo it's only right I jack your car keys and run
Spent all of my advancements on weed and guns
For fun, when I'm drunk
I'll run a truck through the weed house
Jump out and beat ya peeps down worst than Steve Stout
Put you in choke holds I learned last week
From the police man who caught me stealing weed from his Jeep (hey, hey, hey)
I see hoes biting, y'all don't wanna brawl
That's like D-Bo fightin' Peablo Bryson (I'll shit on you)
Fuck what you hollerin' and yellin' about
I'll reach in your mouth and pull your fuckin' skeleton out
Niggas get hit wit a two piece, bling bling
Wit a poisonous sting, I'm such a violent thing

I'll shit on you
I will shit on you I don't care who you are
I'll shit on you
I don't give a fuck about you or your car
I'll shit on you
Fuck your house, fuck your jewelry and fuck your watch
I'll shit on you
Fuck your wife, fuck your kids, fuck your family
I'll shit on you

Once I get on two, hits of X
My disk slips and disconnects
'Til I walk around this bitch with a twisted neck
But still shit on the first bitch who disrespects (c'mon, I'll shit on you)
Over reaction is my only reaction
Which only sets off a chain reaction
And puts five more zainiac than maniacs in action
A rat pack in black jackets who pack ten
Nine millimeters, five criminals pulling heaters
And spilling liters of blood like swimmin' pools
Shiesty individuals shoot at bitches too
A lot of people say misogynistic which is true
I don't deny it matter of fact I stand by it
So please stand by it before we start up a damn riot
If you don't wanna get stampeded then stand quiet
Boy, girl, dog, woman, man, child (I'll shit on you)

I will shit on you I don't care who you are
I'll shit on you
I don't give a fuck about you or your car
I'll shit on you
Fuck your house, fuck your jewelry and fuck your watch
I'll shit on you
I will fuck you wife if you fuck with me
I'll shit on you

You heard me
Bitch, I'll shit on you
D-12 will shit on you
I'll shit on you

Your life
Your wife
Your kids
Your car
I'll shit on you
Your house
Your spouse
Your rings
Your things
I'll shit on you

I'll shit on you
I'll shit on you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D12's song "Shit on You" are vulgar and explicit, rife with violent and misogynistic imagery. The chorus, in particular, is repeated over and over throughout the song, as each rapper takes turns delivering increasingly aggressive and crude verses. Some of the most striking and unsettling parts of the song include references to drug theft, drowning people in saunas, and even claiming responsibility for killing John F. Kennedy.

Despite the shocking content of the song, it's essential to look at it in the context of D12's overall style and message. The group was known for their over-the-top and often controversial lyrics, which were meant to shock and provoke listeners into thinking about deeper issues like racism, violence, and poverty. While "Shit on You" is certainly not for everyone, it represents a unique perspective on hip-hop and rap culture at the time it was released.

One possible interpretation of the song is that it's an expression of anger and frustration - not just at individuals, but at society as a whole. The rappers seem to be lashing out at anyone and everyone who has ever wronged them, from drug dealers to record executives to their own families. By saying that they will "shit on you", they are perhaps reclaiming power in a world where they feel powerless.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll shit on you
I will humiliate and disrespect you

I remain fatter than gluttony
I am extremely overweight

Tapin' bombs on the back of record companies (uh-huh)
I am willing to blow up record companies that do not want me

Blow 'em up if they ain't want me
I will seek revenge on record companies that reject me

The national guard, they scared to hunt me
I am dangerous and the National Guard is afraid of me

I love beef, I got you hoes duckin' me
I like to start fights and you are afraid of me

A drug thief, bitch I'll take your marijuana
I am a drug addict who will steal your marijuana

These slugs will keep your ass away from my corner
I will kill anyone who tries to take my territory

I drown niggas in hundred degree saunas
I will kill people in creative and torturous ways

It's this lyrical piranha
I am a rapper who is fast and aggressive

Strapped wit a grenade, in the pool with ya mama
I am violent and willing to hurt innocent people, even mothers

Twist nothin' up like a condom
I am not interested in safe sex

Slap it if you fuckers got a problem
I am willing to fight and hurt those who oppose me

When I see 'em, you hoes endin' up in a fuckin' mausoleum
I will kill those who cross me

Or hidden in the trunk of a black and gold BM (bitch)
I am willing to dispose of bodies

I'm a alcoholic, with the fuckin' toilet
I am an alcoholic who spends a lot of time vomiting

Pass the hot dogs (Bizarre, aren't you Islamic?)
I am disregarding my religion by eating pork

I'm a keep eatin' 'til Richard Simmons comes to my house
I cannot control my eating habits

Too busy fuckin' wit twelve year old baby sitter (ha ha ha)
I am a pedophile

And all women ain't shit, only good for cookin', cleanin'
I have no respect for women and only value them for their domestic duties

I was responsible for killin' John Kennedy
I am making an outrageous claim to gain attention

Got Jon Benet Ramsey in my '98 Camry
I am making an outrageous and offensive claim to gain attention

I'll spit on you
I am willing to disrespect you in any way possible

Start pissin' and do the opposite on you
I am willing to urinate on you

You weren't listenin', I said I'll cop a squat on you
I am willing to defecate on you

Straight shit like Notorious B.I.G. did to that bitch
I am referring to a disrespectful act by a famous rapper as inspiration for my own disrespectful actions

Born brainless, this steel ain't stainless
I am not very intelligent and my weapon is not clean

Shiesty individuals shoot at bitches too
Even my associates are violent and disrespectful towards women

A lot of people say misogynistic which is true
I am aware that I am misogynistic

I don't deny it matter of fact I stand by it
I am proud of my misogyny

If you don't wanna get stampeded then stand quiet
Do not cross me or you will face the consequences

I will fuck you wife if you fuck with me
I am willing to engage in adultery and disrespect another man's marriage

D-12 will shit on you
My group is also willing to disrespect and humiliate you

Your life, Your wife, Your kids, Your car, Your house, Your spouse, Your rings, Your things
I have no respect for anything that you own or cherish

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Rufus Johnson, Marshall B. III Mathers, Ondre C. Moore, Denaun M. Porter, Lonnie Smith, Von M. Carlisle, Kevin Bell

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