Eminem to Release Albums Both Solo and With D12 in 2007

After three years and a number of false starts, D12 has announced that their third (and possibly final) album will be released in June.

Much of the delay was due to the death of D12 member, Proof in 2006. Eminem has a tattoo which reads 'Proof', the nickname for his best friend DeShaun Dupree Holton, tragically shot and killed in April 2006. Proof was also the founding member of the collective group, based on Eminem's record label.

Titled 'Natural Born Killers', the new album will feature guest appearances by Obie Trice, Nate Dogg, 50 Cent, Dina Rae, Three 6 Mafia, Fat Killahz, and Big Herk as well as production from Eminem, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Kanye West, Hi-Tek, Swizz Beatz, and J.R. Rotem.

'Natural Born Killers' will be followed soon afterwards by the, as yet, untitled fifth solo album by Eminem in early November.

The first D12 single will be out in April and it is a tongued in cheek dig at fans who have reacted negatively to recent releases by D12 and Eminem.

Formed in 1990, D12 achieved mainstream success after Eminem had risen to international fame and notoriety.

Previously, D12 had been a powerful force in the underground rap scene.
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