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.
2. ProoF is a hardcore band founded in the summer of 2006 in Bucharest,Romania.Our first EP "Blood Money" was released in 2010 and we're currently working on our second material.We've shared the stage with Deez Nuts,Death Before Dishonor,Born From Pain,Ignite,Decapitated,No Turning Back,The Setup,Last Hope,Tonedown,Confronto,Burnthe8track,Manifestation,Bleed Into One,Subscribe,shows at festivals like Noisefun Festival - Arenele Romane,Bucharest Wheels Arena - Romexpo,Route68 Summerfest,Free Fest Ploiesti,Open Camp Vaslui,Mighty Owl Festivals and toured all over the country.
Official fb page: https://www.facebook.com/proofhc
ProoF - Final Judgment video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mSrghnBqz
Discography:
- Blood Money (2010)
3. Nu-metal band from Orokovice, Czech republic.
we miss u proof <3
Mad
Proof Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Drug nation, we know no denial
We are fuckin drug addicts, ha ha!
Don'tcha? Yes! Don'tcha? Yes!
Don'tcha? Gotta do it - Kurt Cobain!
[Proof]
Sex, drugs, rock'n'roll
Can't tell I lit this roach it's too hot to hold
Turn that up, that's the Countin' Crows
Hy-dro, let's abuse it
Oh, no, that's techno music
Homos and sex abusers
Slow mo', hit the exit duty
A pill, bitch, and a room
Condom biz, takes balloons
Ass, tits, acid
Pass it (that's it!)
Puff, puff, and pass
(Puff, puff, and pass!)
The motherfuckin blunt that's stuffed with hash
Don't make me have to punch yo' ass
[Chorus: Proof + (Rude Jude)]
Mom and Dad! (I smoke weed)
Mom and Dad! (I do blow)
Mom and Dad! (I take E)
Mom and Dad! (I bang hoes)
Oh Mom and Dad! (I sniff paint)
I've been bad! (I drink 'gnac)
Don't be mad please! (I jerk off)
Mom and Dad! (I smoke crack)
[Proof]
My mind ain't where I left it last
I got an F in class; in fact, eff this class!
Why they call this a special class?
I'm gon' press an ass, not test to pass
I do what I want, I'm tired of bein bored
Pass the Corona and turn on some porn
Hand me an ambi' and I start snorin
And don't say it's too early in the mornin!
I'm horn dog but bad to the bone
Slick talkin teacher give me ass, I'm alone
Here, take these pills and pass 'em along
I don't wanna die in my casket alone
If I'm a gat in a room with a hand full of 'shrooms
Morpheus, I took the red and the blue
(Don't do drugs) No more
(Don't do drugs) No less
(Don't do drugs) Without me
(Don't do drugs!) [coughing]
That's Kid Rock's advice, Tupac alike
With a pregnant nun, dick slobbin dyke
(Aw come on Proof, man that ain't right!)
Man fuck you Salam, it's hip-hop for life
I'm a cutthroat killa with a butter knife
Man I got the dick that your mother likes
[Chorus]
[Outro: Rude Jude]
Aiyyo Mom and Dad
Thanks a million for raising me bang up job Dad
You left when I was 5 dickhead!
Yo, I got a secret for you Mom
I don't even like going to those family reunions
I just go there to bang my cousins
That's it, you think I like playing volleyball?
I'm lookin at their asses Ma
I'm tryin to knock up one of my cousins Mom
Yo Pop, I think you're a fuckin homo
Hey thanks for payin for my college, I'm learnin a lot
I'm learnin a million, I'm learnin a bunch of shit
Like how to put rufees in chicks drinks and fuck 'em in the face
Look for me at teabag.com bitch
Thanks Mom, thanks Dad you're great
Hey Proof, thanks for gettin me on the fuckin record
Pssh, college, I never been to college
Community college what?
I gotta say somethin else, what?
Fuck it, I'm done...
"Mad" by Proof is a rap song that reflects on drug addiction and how it leads to destructive behaviors. The song talks about substance abuse, making bad choices, and disregarding authority. It starts with an intro in which the rapper mocks the drug culture denying how addicted they are. The chorus consists of a series of confessions where Proof reveals the drugs he has used and the bad habits he has. The lyrics show the poet's anger and frustration towards life, reflected by his disdain towards school and authority figures. He also has a carefree attitude towards sex, which is evident in the blunt references he makes to sexual exploits.
Proof's words are raw and unfiltered, revealing a personal struggle with addiction and rebellion. The song's message is clear: substance abuse can lead to negative behaviors and cause disruption to family life. The outro is an explicit and shockingly incriminating monologue where Rude Jude confesses to incestuous behavior, among other disturbing secrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Drug nation, we know no denial
We are a nation that abuses drugs and we refuse to acknowledge the negative effects.
We are fuckin drug addicts, ha ha!
We are all addicted to drugs and this fact is something we find humorous.
Don'tcha? Yes! Don'tcha? Yes! Don'tcha? Gotta do it - Kurt Cobain!
We all want to do drugs just like Kurt Cobain did.
Sex, drugs, rock'n'roll
These vices are all interrelated in a way that is glorified by society.
Gave a little X, and I got some stroll
I took some ecstasy and it gave me a sense of confidence.
Can't tell I lit this roach it's too hot to hold
I can't hold this marijuana roach because it's too hot.
Turn that up, that's the Countin' Crows
Please turn up the Countin' Crows song that is playing.
Hy-dro, let's abuse it
Let's abuse this hydroponically grown marijuana.
Oh, no, that's techno music
I don't like techno music.
Homos and sex abusers
I have a negative perception of homosexuals and people who abuse sex.
Slow mo', hit the exit duty
I'm leaving this place slowly and carefully.
A pill, bitch, and a room
I have a pill, a female companion, and a room to use for recreational purposes.
Condom biz, takes balloons
The business of using condoms involves balloons.
Ass, tits, acid
The things that are currently on my mind are women's body parts and acid.
Pass it (that's it!)
Please pass me whatever drug we are currently using.
Puff, puff, and pass (Puff, puff, and pass!)
We are smoking marijuana and passing it around between us.
The motherfuckin blunt that's stuffed with hash
The marijuana blunt that I'm smoking is mixed with hash.
Don't make me have to punch yo' ass
Please don't make me have to resort to violence against you.
Mom and Dad! (I smoke weed)
I smoke marijuana and I'm admitting it to my parents.
Mom and Dad! (I do blow)
I use cocaine and I'm confessing it to my parents.
Mom and Dad! (I take E)
I use ecstasy and I'm telling my parents about it.
Mom and Dad! (I bang hoes)
I have casual sex with women and I'm revealing it to my parents.
Oh Mom and Dad! (I sniff paint)
I inhale paint fumes and I'm disclosing it to my parents.
I've been bad! (I drink 'gnac)
I drink cognac and I'm not ashamed of it.
Don't be mad please! (I jerk off)
Please don't be upset, but I masturbate.
Mom and Dad! (I smoke crack)
I have a serious drug addiction and I'm admitting to using crack cocaine.
My mind ain't where I left it last
My mental state is not what it was before using drugs.
I got an F in class; in fact, eff this class!
I failed a class and I don't care about doing well in school.
Why they call this a special class?
Why is this a special education class and what is the point of it?
I'm gon' press an ass, not test to pass
I'm going to focus on pursuing sexual encounters instead of studying for school tests.
I do what I want, I'm tired of bein bored
I'm tired of being bored, so I do whatever I want regardless of the consequences.
Pass the Corona and turn on some porn
Please hand me a Corona beer and let's watch pornography.
Hand me an ambi' and I start snorin
If I'm handed an Ambien, I will fall asleep instantly.
And don't say it's too early in the mornin!
I don't care what time it is, I'll still take drugs.
I'm horn dog but bad to the bone
I'm very sexual but I'm also ruthless and malicious.
Slick talkin teacher give me ass, I'm alone
I'm attracted to one of my teachers and I'm alone in my pursuit of her.
Here, take these pills and pass 'em along
Please take these drugs and pass them on to others.
I don't wanna die in my casket alone
I don't want to die alone, even though my drug use could potentially lead to my death.
If I'm a gat in a room with a hand full of 'shrooms
If I have a gun in a room of people who are high on mushrooms,
Morpheus, I took the red and the blue
I'm referencing the movie The Matrix, where the character Morpheus offers the artist a choice between a red and blue pill to decide his fate. In my case, I've already taken both options and am completely unpredictable.
(Don't do drugs) No more
I've been told not to do drugs anymore and I agree to stop.
(Don't do drugs) No less
I won't do drugs in moderation, I'll just stop altogether.
(Don't do drugs) Without me
Even if my friends do drugs, I won't participate anymore.
(Don't do drugs!) [coughing]
I'm still struggling with quitting drugs, as evidenced by my coughing fits.
That's Kid Rock's advice, Tupac alike
I'm referencing two famous musicians who have expressed their views on drugs and taking their opinions as gospel.
With a pregnant nun, dick slobbin dyke
I'm being crass and offensive with this imagery, expressing disdain for religion and lesbianism.
(Aw come on Proof, man that ain't right!)
Someone is expressing disapproval of my crude comments.
Man fuck you Salam, it's hip-hop for life
I'm using aggressive language towards someone who disapproves of my lyrics, defending myself by claiming that I'm loyal to the hip-hop genre.
I'm a cutthroat killa with a butter knife
I will resort to violence with even the most mundane of weapons.
Man I got the dick that your mother likes
I'm being vulgar and offensive towards someone's mother.
Aiyyo Mom and Dad
I'm addressing my parents again in this outro section.
Thanks a million for raising me bang up job Dad
I'm being sarcastic in thanking my father for doing a good job raising me.
You left when I was 5 dickhead!
I'm being angry and resentful towards my father for leaving me at a young age.
Yo, I got a secret for you Mom
I'm addressing my mother with a mysterious tone.
I don't even like going to those family reunions
I dislike seeing my extended family and attending these events is a chore for me.
I just go there to bang my cousins
I attend family reunions with the intention of having sexual relations with my relatives.
That's it, you think I like playing volleyball?
I'm mocking the idea that I attend family reunions for the purpose of playing volleyball.
I'm lookin at their asses Ma
I'm eyeing my female cousins' behinds with sexual desire.
I'm tryin to knock up one of my cousins Mom
I'm trying to impregnate one of my female cousins.
Yo Pop, I think you're a fuckin homo
I'm using homophobic language in addressing my father.
Hey thanks for payin for my college, I'm learnin a lot
I'm thanking my parents for financially supporting my college education, but I'm also being sarcastic in saying that I'm actually learning something of value.
I'm learnin a million, I'm learnin a bunch of shit
I'm being facetious in suggesting that I'm actually learning a lot in college.
Like how to put rufees in chicks drinks and fuck 'em in the face
I'm suggesting that I'm learning how to use drugs to take advantage of women.
Look for me at teabag.com bitch
I'm directing people to visit a sexual fetish website and insulting them.
Hey Proof, thanks for gettin me on the fuckin record
I'm thanking Proof for including me on this record as a guest artist.
Pssh, college, I never been to college
I'm admitting that I have not actually attended college.
Community college what?
I'm dismissing the idea of attending community college as a lower form of education.
I gotta say somethin else, what?
I'm prompting myself to say something else.
Fuck it, I'm done...
I'm concluding my statement with an abrupt dismissal.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Martin Degville, Neal Whitmore, Tony James
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind