where did i say he wasn't in rap beef?
you guys are conflating issues, and using mental gymnastics to try and justify your stances.
His rap beefs were unrelated to his death/shooting...unless you can provide evidence otherwise.
The story at the time was over a game of pool.
The man who authorities say killed the rapper Proof in lawful defense of another man was sentenced yesterday (Oct. 26) to time served and a $2,000 fine for weapons violations.
www.billboard.com
"Authorities say Etheridge shot and killed Proof, whose real name was Deshaun Holton, after Proof fatally shot Etheridge’s cousin, Bender. Etheridge’s lawyer has said that Proof was set off by a dispute over a game of pool.
Prosecutors determined Etheridge acted lawfully in defense of Bender when he fired at Proof. But they said Etheridge shot twice at the ceiling in an effort to stop Proof before aiming the gun at him. Those shots were the basis for the charge of illegally firing a weapon."
so unless you can tie them into being in the industry/rappers/etc...it's unrelated.