Although Proof first rose to national prominence as a part of the rap group D12, he had been fairly successful on his own. Most notably, he was featured in The Source's Unsigned Hype column in 1999 and came close to winning the 1998 Blaze Battle. His first television appearance can be seen in the Aaliyah video "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number". In 2000, Proof toured along with Eminem, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg in the Up In Smoke Tour as a backup rapper for Eminem. He rose to prominence in 2001 with the release of Devil's Night, D12's debut album with Interscope Records. The following year, Proof collaborated with Dogmatic on Promatic and joined Eminem's "Anger Management" tour in support of the release. He also appeared in Eminem's semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile; although in the film the character based on him, Future, was portrayed by Mekhi Phifer, he appeared as Lil' Tic, a freestyle rapper who trounces the lead character with his battle verse.
On April 11, 2006, Proof was killed by a gunshot wound to the head at the CCC Club by Mario Etheridge on 8 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan after fatally shooting U.S. military veteran Keith Bender Jr.
Proof was buried on April 19 at Woodlawn Cemetery, in Detroit to a full house of 2,000 with thousands mourning outside. Eminem and Obie Trice read eulogies at the service.
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I Thought I Told You
Proof Lyrics
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Like I ain't been up in the D, bein' the illest MC
Like I ain't bless yall with countless hits, make the fellas say
And girls bounce they tits
Listen, I am the game, and I ain't ashamed
To say that it was I
Who put the fucking "I" in the team
Reminisce on my past, and then I recall wonders
I speed walk, long as I creep walk
Under your skin
Murder, Repeat, and get locked with them football numbers. (Proof)
A wolf, the hunger, so prey, so redundant to say
Want it all, so I stomach the hate
I punish the game
In the booth, it's the second coming
Proof will stand next to no one
The proof is inventive flow
I Maneuver your flesh and bone wit'
Your future is mine, I own it
How you actin' like you don't know me
How you actin' like you don't know me
Like I ain't been up in the D, Being the Illest MC
(Repeat x2)
Man, if a nigga act up, i'll smack him outta character
These rappers is embarrasin', capture my arrogance
My accomplice is knowledge, these young bucks is dumb fucks
The flow is priceless, fans give me thumbs up
I hit a track harder than Obie's head
And the only friends I fucked with is gone or dead
My hunger is driven to challenge men, pen to pen
And not to sell more records than Eminem
Royal as jigga, gangsta as 'Fitty
But to color your mind, im paintin' you history
Thankful it is, to be crowned the great
However, I won't lie on a verse, rehearse sounding fake
I am Proof, and Proof is Detroit. Detroit is us, D12 is real, who more Detroit than us?
We done bust shots for the block, and those that's locked, that love me
It's cause of yall than I won't stop
Check it out, it's ya mans Young R.J
Good lookin' for rappin' on the beat, Big proof, RIP
In the song "I Thought I Told You" by Proof, the lyrics are a response to those questioning his success and impact on the Detroit music scene. The opening lines address those who act like they don't know him despite his being one of the most talented MCs to come out of the city. He boasts about being the game and how he put the "I" in the team, suggesting that it was his individuality and talent that made him stand out. He then reflects on his past successes, including hits that made the fellas say and caused girls to bounce their tits.
As the song continues, Proof addresses his critics, asserting his dominance as an MC and reminding everyone of his accomplishments. He claims to have punished the game and to have a second coming in the booth. He states that he is in control of the future and maneuvers other rappers' flesh and bone with his inventive flow.
The song is a powerful message from Proof, who passed away in 2006, but his legacy as a talented MC and loyal friend lives on. He was a founding member of the acclaimed Detroit hip-hop group D12 alongside Eminem, and the song serves as a testament to his enduring talent and impact on the music scene.
Line by Line Meaning
How you actin' like you don't know me?
Why are you pretending not to recognize me?
Like I ain't been up in the D, bein' the illest MC
I have been in Detroit, being the best rapper.
Like I ain't bless yall with countless hits, make the fellas say
And girls bounce they tits
I have made many hits that are popular with both males and females.
Listen, I am the game, and I ain't ashamed
To say that it was I
Who put the fucking "I" in the team
I am the best and I am proud to say that I made the team great.
Got Friends that be out gunnin, We all stunnas
Reminisce on my past, and then I recall wonders
My friends and I are all great at what we do, and I remember the amazing things I have done in my life.
I speed walk, long as I creep walk
Under your skin
Murder, Repeat, and get locked with them football numbers. (Proof)
I am always working hard and trying to get ahead. I am not afraid to break the rules and I am willing to face the consequences.
A wolf, the hunger, so prey, so redundant to say
Want it all, so I stomach the hate
I punish the game
I am like a wolf, always hungry and in pursuit of my goals. Even when others hate me, I keep pushing forward and never give up.
In the booth, it's the second coming
Proof will stand next to no one
The proof is inventive flow
When I am in the recording studio, it feels like a religious experience. My rapping is unique and no one can match it.
I Maneuver your flesh and bone wit'
Your future is mine, I own it
I have the power to control your destiny and make you do what I want you to do.
Man, if a nigga act up, i'll smack him outta character
These rappers is embarrasin', capture my arrogance
If someone tries to mess with me, I will put them in their place. I think other rappers are embarrassing and I am very confident in my abilities.
My accomplice is knowledge, these young bucks is dumb fucks
The flow is priceless, fans give me thumbs up
I am very knowledgeable and the new generation of rappers is not as smart as me. My rapping skills are great and my fans really like me.
I hit a track harder than Obie's head
And the only friends I fucked with is gone or dead
My rapping is strong and powerful. The only people I used to hang out with are no longer around.
My hunger is driven to challenge men, pen to pen
And not to sell more records than Eminem
My motivation is to compete with other rappers and improve my skills, not just to sell more records than Eminem.
Royal as jigga, gangsta as 'Fitty
But to color your mind, im paintin' you history
I am like Jay-Z and 50 Cent, but my music is also educational and teaches you about history.
Thankful it is, to be crowned the great
However, I won't lie on a verse, rehearse sounding fake
I am happy to be known as a great rapper, but I will not lie in my songs just to sound good.
I am Proof, and Proof is Detroit. Detroit is us, D12 is real, who more Detroit than us?
We done bust shots for the block, and those that's locked, that love me
It's cause of yall than I won't stop
I represent Detroit and I am very proud of where I come from. My fans are very important to me and I will keep making music for them.
Check it out, it's ya mans Young R.J
Good lookin' for rappin' on the beat, Big proof, RIP
Listen to this song by Young R.J. and me. I appreciate him for rapping on this track with me. Rest in peace, Big Proof.
Contributed by Owen W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Knock Knock
Intro]
How you actin' like you don't know me?
Like I ain't been up in the D, bein' the illest MC
Like I ain't bless yall with countless hits, make the fellas say
And girls bounce they tits
[Verse 1]
Listen, I am the game, and I ain't ashamed
To say that it was I
Who put the fucking "I" in the team
Got Friends that be out gunnin, We all stunnas
Reminisce on my past, and then I recall wonders
I speed walk, long as I creep walk
Under your skin
Murder, Repeat, and get locked with them football numbers. (Proof)
A wolf, the hunger, so prey, so redundant to say
Want it all, so I stomach the hate
I punish the game
In the booth, it's the second coming
Proof will stand next to no one
The proof is inventive flow
I Maneuver your flesh and bone wit'
Your future is mine, I own it
[Hook]
How you actin' like you don't know me
How you actin' like you don't know me
Like I ain't been up in the D, Being the Illest MC
(Repeat x2)
[Verse 2]
Man, if a nigga act up, i'll smack him outta character
These rappers is embarrasin', capture my arrogance
My accomplice is knowledge, these young bucks is dumb fucks
The flow is priceless, fans give me thumbs up
I hit a track harder than Obie's head
And the only friends I fucked with is gone or dead
My hunger is driven to challenge men, pen to pen
And not to sell more records than Eminem
Royal as jigga, gangsta as 'Fitty
But to color your mind, im paintin' you history
Thankful it is, to be crowned the great
However, I won't lie on a verse, rehearse sounding fake
I am Proof, and Proof is Detroit. Detroit is us, D12 is real, who more Detroit than us?
We done bust shots for the block, and those that's locked, that love me
It's cause of yall than I won't stop
[Hook]
[Outro: Young R.J.]
Check it out, it's ya mans Young R.J
Good lookin' for rappin' on the beat, Big proof, RIP
djTiPS08
rip proof he was a better lyricist then he was given credit 4 awesome track
ShellZ613
Still here, never forget a Legend.
HeyMrMr94
its sad how it always seems that the best lyricist's, poets or hip hop artists are the ones that died trying to make it to their full potential. even though in life Big Proof wasn't recognized as much as he should have been, in death hes admired and loved. its just sad that you werent given another chance. R.I.P PROOF
chudroy
This song sends chills down my spine. So much talent lost over a fucking bar fight about a fucking game of pool. R.I.P man
JustAnswers
damn... first verse. illest of the illest.. RIP Proof, your legend lives
Abi i i
2016 and still no dislikes, R.I.P. BIG PROOF
Rejcts
This guy gave us his strength
Knock Knock
Intro]
How you actin' like you don't know me?
Like I ain't been up in the D, bein' the illest MC
Like I ain't bless yall with countless hits, make the fellas say
And girls bounce they tits
[Verse 1]
Listen, I am the game, and I ain't ashamed
To say that it was I
Who put the fucking "I" in the team
Got Friends that be out gunnin, We all stunnas
Reminisce on my past, and then I recall wonders
I speed walk, long as I creep walk
Under your skin
Murder, Repeat, and get locked with them football numbers. (Proof)
A wolf, the hunger, so prey, so redundant to say
Want it all, so I stomach the hate
I punish the game
In the booth, it's the second coming
Proof will stand next to no one
The proof is inventive flow
I Maneuver your flesh and bone wit'
Your future is mine, I own it
[Hook]
How you actin' like you don't know me
How you actin' like you don't know me
Like I ain't been up in the D, Being the Illest MC
(Repeat x2)
[Verse 2]
Man, if a nigga act up, i'll smack him outta character
These rappers is embarrasin', capture my arrogance
My accomplice is knowledge, these young bucks is dumb fucks
The flow is priceless, fans give me thumbs up
I hit a track harder than Obie's head
And the only friends I fucked with is gone or dead
My hunger is driven to challenge men, pen to pen
And not to sell more records than Eminem
Royal as jigga, gangsta as 'Fitty
But to color your mind, im paintin' you history
Thankful it is, to be crowned the great
However, I won't lie on a verse, rehearse sounding fake
I am Proof, and Proof is Detroit. Detroit is us, D12 is real, who more Detroit than us?
We done bust shots for the block, and those that's locked, that love me
It's cause of yall than I won't stop
[Hook]
[Outro: Young R.J.]
Check it out, it's ya mans Young R.J
Good lookin' for rappin' on the beat, Big proof, RIP
Sleep is The Cousin of Death
Classic beat 💎
dust579
damm this song really show his skill R.I.P. BIG PROOF