Eminem responds to Proof's Death

Eminem has spoken about the death of his best friend and bandmate Proof, who was killed during an incident in Detroit last week.

In an official statement released by Eminem, he refers to Proof as a key part of his life and his career.

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