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
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Discography:
- Blood Money (2010)
3. Nu-metal band from Orokovice, Czech republic.
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Rondell Beene
Proof Lyrics
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You know I dont discriminate,
I killed bitches, I killed, pets,
Dogs, Cats, uhh, Canaries,
Anything, you know that's just how I do it.
Y'know back to what I was saying,
This is Rondell Beene, back on the mother fucking scene,
It's been a while since you seen me,
Nah, not really, y'know I just got home so,
I aint really out there like that.
But on some real shit dawg,
Y'know what I'm sayin', I'm talkin' 'bout pimpin,
You know how I do it,
I keeps, a, a nice flock o' hoes wit' me,
You know and, y'know they always sayin' about ma style,
Y'know what I'm sayin' - [Interrupted]
Put my Pimp coat down bitch, now, y-y-yer too close now.
Sit your ass down for your position, now that's Doggy-style,
Y'know what I'm talkin' 'bout.
Anyway though, uh, y'know what I'm sayin',
I'm kinda proud o' these niggaz that did 'n' came up
From tryin' to bein' pimps, to bein', Assistant pimps,
Y'know what I'm sayin,
And everybody knows Rondell Beene is the true pimp of all pimps.
Y'know I gave Proof his first hand-me-down Cango,
He, he don't give me no props for it,
But it's all good, 'cause he's keepin' ma commissary full,
Y'know what I'm sayin', shout out to ma man Big Proof,
For getting me on his album,
For givin' me the oppurtunity, to express, ma, ma whole,
Uh, outlook and exorcism about pimpin',
Y'know what I'm sayin', and that's what I do,
Y'know what I'm - [Interrupted] Bitch,
Didn't I tell you to put ma glass down,
If I take these headphones off, I'ma, I'ma lay hands on you,
Okay, aight okay we'll settle down then, settle down,
But that's how I do it, so keep it locked right here,
'Cause my man Big Proof and D12 gone tell you somethin' about some real pimpin',
Little bitch!
The lyrics of Proof's song "Rondell Beene" depict a character named Rondell Beene, who claims to be a pimp and boasts about his lifestyle. He starts by stating that he doesn't discriminate and has killed both people and animals, emphasizing that he does things his own way. Rondell then introduces himself, mentioning that he has been absent but is now back on the scene. He sarcastically remarks about being ice and gleamy, implying that he doesn't really live a glamorous life. Rondell talks about pimping and having a group of women with him, even interrupting someone who gets too close to him. He acknowledges other individuals who have aspired to be pimps and highlights himself as the true pimp of all pimps. Rondell mentions giving Proof a hand-me-down Cango (hat), implying a mentor-like relationship, but also notes that Proof doesn't give him credit for it. Despite that, he appreciates being featured on Proof's album to express his perspective on pimping.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of Rondell Beene as a self-proclaimed pimp, trying to assert his dominance and status while showcasing the dark and ruthless side of his character. It is important to note that these lyrics are fictional and should not be taken literally or as an endorsement of the behaviors described.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I dont discriminate
I treat everyone equally without any bias
I killed bitches, I killed, pets
I have eliminated both women and animals
Dogs, Cats, uhh, Canaries
I have specifically targeted dogs, cats, and canaries
Anything, you know that's just how I do it
I am capable of killing anything, it's my usual way of operating
Y'know back to what I was saying
Let's return to the topic I was discussing earlier
This is Rondell Beene, back on the mother fucking scene
I, Rondell Beene, have returned to the scene and demand attention
It's been a while since you seen me
You haven't seen me in a long time
But now I'm real, ice and gleamy
But now I'm genuine and exude a shiny, confident aura
Nah, not really, y'know I just got home so
Actually, not really. I recently arrived home
I aint really out there like that
I'm not actively involved in the same way as before
But on some real shit dawg
But seriously, my friend
Y'know what I'm sayin', I'm talkin' 'bout pimpin
You understand what I'm trying to communicate, I'm referring to pimping
You know how I do it
You are aware of my method and approach
I keeps, a, a nice flock o' hoes wit' me
I maintain a group of attractive women around me
You know and, y'know they always sayin' about ma style
You know, people are always praising my distinctive style
Y'know what I'm sayin' - [Interrupted]
Do you comprehend my statement? [Interrupted]
Put my Pimp coat down bitch, now, y-y-yer too close now
Keep your distance, woman, and don't touch my expensive Pimp coat
Sit your ass down for your position, now that's Doggy-style
Take a submissive position, that's how I like it, Doggy-style
Y'know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You understand my point, right?
Anyway though, uh, y'know what I'm sayin'
In any case, you know what I mean
I'm kinda proud o' these niggaz that did 'n' came up
I feel a sense of pride for these men who have succeeded
From tryin' to bein' pimps, to bein', Assistant pimps
From attempting to become pimps, they have become assistant pimps
Y'know what I'm sayin
You know what I mean
And everybody knows Rondell Beene is the true pimp of all pimps
Everyone acknowledges that Rondell Beene is the ultimate pimp
Y'know I gave Proof his first hand-me-down Cango
I provided Proof with his first second-hand Cango hat
He, he don't give me no props for it
He doesn't show me any gratitude or respect for it
But it's all good, 'cause he's keepin' ma commissary full
But it's okay, as he supports me financially
Y'know what I'm sayin', shout out to ma man Big Proof
You know what I mean, a special mention to my friend Big Proof
For getting me on his album
For including me in his album
For givin' me the oppurtunity, to express, ma, ma whole
For providing me with the chance to fully express myself
Uh, outlook and exorcism about pimpin
My perspective and release of pent-up emotions regarding pimping
Y'know what I'm sayin', and that's what I do
You understand, and that's my occupation
Y'know what I'm - [Interrupted] Bitch
You know what I mean? [Interrupted] Woman
Didn't I tell you to put ma glass down
Haven't I instructed you to place my glass down?
If I take these headphones off, I'ma, I'ma lay hands on you
If I remove these headphones, I will physically confront you
Okay, aight okay we'll settle down then, settle down
Alright, okay, let's calm down and compose ourselves
But that's how I do it, so keep it locked right here
But that's my way of operating, so stay tuned here
'Cause my man Big Proof and D12 gone tell you somethin' about some real pimpin
Because my friend Big Proof and D12 will inform you about genuine pimping
Little bitch!
You insignificant person!
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