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Eminem was left so distraught following the 2006 murder of his best friend Proof, he slipped into a downward spiral of drug-induced depression and self-loathing. Rapper/producer Proof,

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Rapper The Game has denied attacking his pal Eminem in a new track leaked online - insisting his lyrics have been misinterpreted. The single My Life, from his forthcoming L.A.X. album, is a collaboration with Lil Wayne.

The life of slain D-12 rapper Proof has been commemorated in Michigan on the second anniversary of his death. The Detroit rapper - real name DeShaun Dupree Holton - was shot dead on the infamous 8 Mile Road on April 11, 2006.

Hip hop superstar Eminem has further refuted retirement rumors with the news he is working on a new D-12 album, which will include tracks recorded with slain band member Proof. The hitmaker fueled rumors he was set to step behind the scenes when he pulled out of his European tour with 50 Cent last year and subsequently went into rehab to treat an addiction to prescription medication.

Eminem has reportedly been suffering from depression after his stormy break up with estranged wife Kimberley and the death of his friend ex D-12 bandmate Proof. The 33-year-old rapper's spokesman told the New York Daily News he was on a course of antidepressants to get him through his illness, which struck in April after his fellow rap star pal was shot dead.

The Detroit nightclub where D-12 rapper Proof was shot dead last month has been closed for a year under Michigan law for nuisance violation. The CCC club on Eight Mile Road has also been fined by local authorities for illegally operating after hours.

50 Cent insists his mentor Eminem will bounce back despite the recent death of best friend Proof, and his impending second divorce from his wife Kim. The rapper recently attended the wake for slain rapper Proof, realname Deshaun Holton, who was gunned down earlier this month at a nightclub Detroit nightclub.

An arrest warrant has been issued for D-12 Member Swift, after the rapper skipped a court appearance to attend his friend Proof's funeral in Detroit, Michigan, yesterday. Swift - real name Ondre Moore - was required to attend a hearing to determine if he has violated the terms of his probation on drink-driving charges.