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.
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Slum Elementz (Feat. T-3 Of S
Proof Lyrics
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It's however, it's whatever you like
If you that nigga tryna get ahead and you know you right
I see the Henny and I guess it's aight
Cause it ain't have the bars then take a step of your life
[T-3]
Yeah I stepped out the background when my nigga Dilla left
Didn't know the dude for real, they knew a silhouette
Small portion who I was when I turned and looked back
Had a few tools, had to learn to work that
Plus they cut a nigga out, say I wasn't worth jack
The trials of your man, I'm not complainin
I'm sayin the truth y'all exactly how it's layin
So when you see me don't think it was easy
Things wasn't fair to me, your man T-Threezy
I had to work to eat, I wasn't supposed to be
I did a flow like boats on seas
Now I'm the captain of my own destiny
I stand at the edge of this shit, control my feats
I rearrange things that could've remained bleak
Cause you ain't doin the same, don't mean you should hate me
[Chorus]
[Mudd]
Damn, it's hard hustlin with your crew
when you the head of your troops and dudes don't wanna grow up
Attitude is so what, nig's out here killin 'em
Dude's draggin his feet, I ain't got time to deal with him
Look at the time dime, how many years it's been
since we moved back from Brooklyn?
You lookin sorry dawg, pardon me I'm your mans, this ain't no diss
But I don't see no good in you if you don't handle yo' biz
Yo' angle is, is bored and stubborn
Quick to say fuck whoever and still want somethin for nothin
Streets talked about your loose lips, remember when Proof flipped
Threw a cassette tape at you, you ain't do shit
Exactly, I woulda been scrappin if that was me
When the Feds came to swoop you turned your back on T
I ain't sayin you snitch but your actions are smellin like fish
You still smackin your bitch, too old to be actin like this
Man chill
[Chorus]
[Proof]
I ain't tryin to find no blame, or make excuses
I figured y'all slept so long I'll wake the rooster
I love hip-hop and just makin music
In the "8 Mile" flick I was portrayed as Future
On the set I was due, where's the rest of my crew
for the movie, this is truly our destiny dude
I'm like Shady is my team, maybe it's a dream
It seems I'm bein choked like Radio Raheem
P knew it when G-Unit all got deals
Imagine a muscle have to hustle, that's why it feel
I'm walkin out of different people office still
This ain't a diss, this is just talkin real
Toy soldier, wonderin how they coffin feel
My homie put me on 'em but I got up off them pills
Got a boss appeal, you can call me Malphie{?}
But ask 'em all how where the fuck what they'd be without me - Proof
[Chorus]
The song "Slum Elementz" by Proof featuring T-3 of S is an emotional and reflective song about overcoming adversity and rising up in the face of obstacles. In the first verse, T-3 speaks about the struggle of coming into the spotlight after his friend and hip-hop legend J Dilla passed away. He talks about the difficulties of being overshadowed and underestimated, but also about the importance of working hard and persevering. The second verse by Mudd talks about the challenges of working with others who aren't as committed or motivated, and the frustration that comes with feeling like you are carrying the weight of the group. Proof's verse echoes these themes and speaks more generally about the challenges of the music industry and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Despite the heavy subject matter, the song has an uplifting and motivating message, encouraging listeners to work hard and stay focused on their goals. The repetitive chorus emphasizes the idea that success is whatever one makes of it, and that anyone can achieve greatness if they work hard and believe in themselves. Overall, "Slum Elementz" is a powerful and inspirational hip-hop anthem that will resonate with anyone who has struggled to succeed in their chosen field.
Line by Line Meaning
It's however, it's whatever you like
You can do whatever you want.
If you that nigga tryna get ahead and you know you right
If you're doing what's right to succeed, keep going.
I see the Henny and I guess it's aight
I see you drinking and I don't mind.
Cause it ain't have the bars then take a step of your life
If you're not progressing, make a change.
Yeah I stepped out the background when my nigga Dilla left
I came forward when my friend passed away.
Didn't see the full picture, maybe just a rough sketch
I didn't know everything, just the basics.
Didn't know the dude for real, they knew a silhouette
I didn't know him personally, they only knew his image.
Small portion who I was when I turned and looked back
I only saw a glimpse of who I used to be when I reflected.
Had a few tools, had to learn to work that
I had some skills, but I had to learn how to use them effectively.
Plus they cut a nigga out, say I wasn't worth jack
They excluded me and said I wasn't valuable.
The trials of your man, I'm not complainin
These are the challenges I faced, but I'm not whining.
I'm sayin the truth y'all exactly how it's layin
I'm being honest about the situation.
So when you see me don't think it was easy
Don't assume that I had it easy.
Things wasn't fair to me, your man T-Threezy
Life wasn't fair to me.
I had to work to eat, I wasn't supposed to be
I had to hustle to survive, it wasn't expected of me.
I did a flow like boats on seas
I rapped smoothly like a boat on water.
Now I'm the captain of my own destiny
I'm in charge of my own future.
I stand at the edge of this shit, control my feats
I'm on the brink of greatness, and I control my own success.
I rearrange things that could've remained bleak
I change things for the better that could have stayed bad.
Cause you ain't doin the same, don't mean you should hate me
Just because you're not succeeding like me, doesn't mean you should resent me.
Damn, it's hard hustlin with your crew
It's tough to grind with your team.
when you the head of your troops and dudes don't wanna grow up
When you're leading but your teammates refuse to mature.
Attitude is so what, nig's out here killin 'em
People are doing well despite others' negative attitudes.
Dude's draggin his feet, I ain't got time to deal with him
One guy is wasting time, and I don't have time to deal with it.
Look at the time dime, how many years it's been
Think about how long it's been since we've been here.
since we moved back from Brooklyn?
Since we returned home from living in Brooklyn?
You lookin sorry dawg, pardon me I'm your mans, this ain't no diss
You seem lazy, forgive me for saying this; I'm your friend and I'm not trying to insult you.
But I don't see no good in you if you don't handle yo' biz
If you don't handle your business, I don't see any value in you.
Yo' angle is, is bored and stubborn
Your approach is not productive and stubborn.
Quick to say fuck whoever and still want somethin for nothin
You're easily dismissive of others but still want something for free.
Streets talked about your loose lips, remember when Proof flipped
People in the streets criticize you for being a gossip, remember when Proof got angry?
Threw a cassette tape at you, you ain't do shit
He threw a cassette tape at you and you didn't react.
Exactly, I woulda been scrappin if that was me
If he did that to me, I would have fought back.
When the Feds came to swoop you turned your back on T
When the cops arrested you, you betrayed your friend T.
I ain't sayin you snitch but your actions are smellin like fish
I'm not accusing you of snitching, but what you did was suspicious.
You still smackin your bitch, too old to be actin like this
You're still abusing your girlfriend, and you're too old for that behavior.
Man chill
Relax.
I ain't tryin to find no blame, or make excuses
I'm not trying to place blame or justify anything.
I figured y'all slept so long I'll wake the rooster
I thought you were sleeping, so I'll wake you up.
I love hip-hop and just makin music
I'm passionate about hip-hop and making music.
In the "8 Mile" flick I was portrayed as Future
In the movie "8 Mile", I played the character Future.
On the set I was due, where's the rest of my crew
I was supposed to be on set, where are my teammates?
for the movie, this is truly our destiny dude
This movie is our fate, man.
I'm like Shady is my team, maybe it's a dream
My team is Shady, it seems surreal.
It seems I'm bein choked like Radio Raheem
I feel like I'm being choked, like Radio Raheem in a movie.
P knew it when G-Unit all got deals
Proof knew it when G-Unit got record deals.
Imagine a muscle have to hustle, that's why it feel
Imagine having to work hard for your success, that's how it feels.
I'm walkin out of different people office still
I'm meeting with various people, hoping to secure a deal.
This ain't a diss, this is just talkin real
I'm not trying to insult anyone, I'm just being honest.
Toy soldier, wonderin how they coffin feel
I feel like a toy soldier, wondering how I'll end up.
My homie put me on 'em but I got up off them pills
My friend got me started with drugs, but I got clean.
Got a boss appeal, you can call me Malphie{?}
I have a commanding presence, you can call me Malphie{?}
But ask 'em all how where the fuck what they'd be without me - Proof
Ask everyone where they'd be without me.
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