Few people, or perhaps none, have been as close to Eminem as Proof. Marshall’s best friend, someone supremely skilled with the mic, who unfortunately left the world too early.
Now, on the 20th anniversary of his passing, Eminem has shared a heartfelt message in his remembrance. Check it out below:
“Doody, can’t believe it’s been 20 years since you’ve been gone! Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you in some way, shape or form…
You were and are still truly one of the greatest friends I ever had in my entire life, and I thank God every day that he put us in each other’s lives. I feel like that happened for a reason.
Ever since the day I met you sitting on the steps of Osborne when I was handing out flyers and we rapped for each other, we instantly bonded that day and never looked back!!
My life would never have taken the trajectory it took had I not met you. Thank you for always believing in me like I always believed in you!!
We had such an amazing ride together, and I will never forget you and what you did for me and my self-esteem and confidence every time you cosigned for me at every club and open mic we ever went to!!
Your credibility was enough to open people’s minds to not judge me until they heard me, and you were one of the first ones who got people to listen before they passed any judgment!!
I love you, doody. You will always be my best friend no matter how much time passes, and I will never forget you as long as I live!!!
Until we meet again, my friend, I love you, doody!!!
Love, doody”