Eminem Speaks, Remembers Proof's Life

The Hip Hop world has weighed in on the impact of Proof of D-12s killing during the last couple of days. Eminem has now broken his silence on the tragedy that struck Detroit early Tuesday morning.

"You don't know where to begin when you lose somebody who's been such a big part of your life for so long. Proof and I were brothers," he said via written statement.

Eminem also credits Proof for his success in the industry. In fact, says that without Proof the world may have never known Slim Shady at all.

"He pushed me to become who I am. Without Proof's guidance and encouragement there would have been a Marshall Mathers, but probably not an Eminem and certainly never a Slim Shady. Not a day will go by without his spirit and influence around us all. He will be missed as a friend, father and both the heart and ambassador of Detroit hip-hop."

While the rest of the world chooses to mourn Proofs death, Em is choosing to remember the way he lived.

"I want to remember the way he lived. Proof was funny, he was smart, he was charming. He inspired everyone around him. He can never, ever be replaced. He was, and always will be, my best friend"

Proof was also Eminems hype man and fellow D-12 band mate.