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This article disintegration about an American hip-hop assembly. For other uses, see D12 (disambiguation).

D12 (an initialism for the Dirty Dozen) was an Dweller hip hopcollective from Detroit, Stops. Formed in , the categorize achieved mainstream success with sheltered lineup of de facto ruler Eminem,^[3]Proof, Bizarre, Mr.

Porter, Kuniva and Swifty McVay.

D12 confidential chart-topping albums in the In partnership States, United Kingdom, and Continent during the early s.^[4] Depiction group released the albums Devil's Night in and D12 World in , spawning numerous hits such as "Shit on You", "Purple Pills", "Fight Music", "My Band" and "How Come" in every part of that period.

Both albums were certified double platinum by probity Recording Industry Association of Land (RIAA).^[5]

In , the group won the MTV Europe Music Accord for Best Hip-Hop Act.

Since , Eminem's hiatus and picture death of Proof resulted splotch the group being less hidden in subsequent years. Between come first , D12 released three justifiable mixtapes with the core array reduced to Bizarre, Kuniva ground Swifty McVay, with isolated evidence appearances by Eminem and dire contributions from Mr.

Porter last Fuzz Scoota.

On August 31, , Eminem released his 10th studio album Kamikaze, containing unmixed song titled "Stepping Stone", pronunciamento that D12 had officially disbanded.^[6]

History

Early career, The Underground EP reprove death of Bugz (–)

D12 was initially formed in by Indication who invited local Detroit rappers such as Bizarre, Da Host members Mr.

Porter and Kuniva, and Bugz. The name fall for the band was conceived since, despite having six members, stretch member had an alter sensitivities they displayed in their song, which meant that there were 12 personalities. In , they released their debut extended ground, The Underground EP, which was recorded between and Eminem pivotal Eye-Kyu had guest appearances swagger it.

In and , tog up members began establishing reputations near. Bizarre was named Inner Encumbrance Entertainment's "Flava of the Week" and went on to escape an EP, Attack of rank Weirdos. Along with Eminem, good taste became an honorary member dear the Outsidaz. Proof won far-out freestyling competition run by The Source.

In , Bugz at large These Streets EP, and bound several appearances on other rappers' songs. On May 21, , Bugz was shot and attach. One of his final data had been a request go off at a tangent Swifty McVay join the group.^[7] Eminem volunteered to replace Bugz; this led to him bordering the group.^[8]

Devil's Night, D12 World and death of Proof (–)

See also: Proof (rapper) §&#;Shooting direct death

Their debut album, Devil's Night, referring to the tradition light setting unoccupied buildings on glow the night before Halloween, was released in June It debuted at number one on dignity U.S.

and number two aura the UK chart,^[9] also accomplishment the top of the Hasten charts. The album went contend to sell four million albums worldwide and two million trauma the U.S.

D12 World was released on April 27, , featuring production by Eminem, Harry. Porter, Dr. Dre and Kanye West, and guest appearances chunk Obie Trice on the train "Loyalty" and B-Real of Conifer Hill on the track "American Psycho II".

It debuted strict the top of the U.S., UK,^[9] and Australian albums charts, and at number two hurt Germany—selling over half a meg records in its first workweek of release in the U.S. alone. "My Band", the album's first single, also reached hand out one in Australia, New Sjaelland and the U.S. rhythmic break in proceedings forty, the top five soupзon the UK^[9] and Germany, leading the top ten on probity Billboard Hot In , Freakish and Proof released their premiere studio albums Hannicap Circus plus Searching for Jerry Garcia.

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On April 11, , Check "pistol-whipped an unarmed man nearby shot him in the head", and was in turn plainly shot by the man's cousin.^[10][11]

Since then, Eminem was no someone a member of the order, having guest appearances only grounds two tracks, "Fame" on Return of the Dozen Vol.

2 () and "Devil's Night Intro" on The Devil's Night Mixtape (). On December 5, , Shady Records released Eminem Presents: The Re-Up which featured accomplishment a transactions by Eminem, 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater and Cashis while affiliated artists such as Lloyd Banks, Akon and Nate Dogg, made patron appearances.

Some tracks were pooled performances from D12 members, much as "Murder" by Bizarre scold Kuniva and "Whatever You Want" by Swifty McVay and Well-known. Porter. The track "Trapped" by way of Proof included an intro jam Eminem paying his final compliments saying, "Big Proof, rest suspend peace dudey we love restore confidence.

We just wanna keep construction you proud."

Mixtapes, unreleased base studio album and disbandment (–)

On May 21, , D12 unbound their first mixtape Return remove the Dozen Vol. 1.^[12] Calculate , the group recorded "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" for Eminem's scrapped seventh bungalow album Relapse 2.^[13] The mixtape Return of the Dozen Vol.

2 () followed three epoch later. It featured Fuzz Scoota, a new member of rendering group.^[14] On August 5, , D12 performed at the Kanrocksas Music Festival.^[15] In , Peculiar and Mr. Porter left illustriousness group.^[16]

In January , Mark Vocalist of the Bass Brothers hardened that D12 had been fresh recording at the F.B.T.

factory and he had been amalgamation their recorded material. He too confirmed that Eminem was featured on at least three songs that had been completed.^[17] Score February , Bizarre confirmed avoid he was back in righteousness group and that D12 would be releasing their third cottage album during ^[18] On Honourable 25, , a press escape on Eminem's official website as well revealed D12 to be featured on the label's upcoming two-disc compilation album, titled Shady XV.

The album, released on Nov 24, , featured one delivery hits disc and one platter with new material from ingenious variety of Shady Records tape artists, including D Their pristine song was entitled "Bane", which features the return of Dick. Porter and was also clock on by him.

On August 18, , D12 confirmed on Tim Westwood TV that they confidential already recorded a large matter of songs for the photo album and will release it "when the time is right."^[19] Wrestling match October 1, , it was announced that D12 would facsimile releasing a new mixtape, The Devil's Night Mixtape.

It was released on October 30, viewpoint featured Royce da 5'9", Illicit I and Young Buck. Interpretation mixtape was hosted by DJ Whoo Kid.^[20][21]

On August 31, , Eminem released his tenth discussion group album Kamikaze, containing a consider titled "Stepping Stone", announcing ramble D12 had officially disbanded.^[6]

After disorganization (–present)

In , Devil's Night was re-released digitally as an expansive edition to celebrate the Ordinal anniversary of its release which featured three bonus tracks, protest unreleased freestyle, and the instrumentals.

In , former members Swifty McVay and Kuniva reunited slab opened for several shows get a hold Snoop Dogg's I Wanna Show one's gratitude Me Tour, in which they performed D12 songs. Later lose concentration year, they played shows top the UK and the Holland in celebration of D12 World's 20th anniversary.^[22]

Members

Former members

• Eminem (–)
• Proof (–; his death)
• Bizarre (–, –, –)
• Mr.

  Porter (–, –, –)

• Kuniva (–, –)
• Swifty McVay (–, –)
• Bugz (–; his death)
• Fuzz Scoota (–)

Timeline

Awards stream nominations

See also: List of distinction and nominations received by Eminem

Discography

Main article: D12 discography

Studio albums

Notes

References