The opening of China Entertainment Group gave Jay Chou a head-on confrontation

Chapter 935 You're always there for xx!
In the early hours of April 11, 2006, a major event occurred in the American hip-hop scene—

Eminem's closest friend, angel investor who encouraged him to persevere in his rap career, founder of the Detroit rap group D12, and a black hip-hop artist known as Proof, was having fun at the 3C bar in Detroit when he got into a fight with a veteran while playing pool, which eventually escalated into a brawl.

Then, Prov died.

He was shot twice in the chest and once in the head, dying instantly.

Peaceful America, shootings every day.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! America is the beacon of world civilization! It's an ideal nation! Such a shooting could never happen!"

"Zhou Yi, who has been shot, is looking at you. Say it again?"

"That can't be right. America isn't that chaotic. Since he's Eminem's good brother, he's practically a local celebrity. How could he possibly get shot three times in a crowded place like a bar?"

"Isn't Eminem supposed to be the King of Detroit? Then his brother Prof is practically a prince. How could a prince be shot dead by a commoner on his own land?"

"So rich and he got shot? Was it a setup?"

"I also think it might be Zhou Yi's revenge. In the end, the assassins killed his good brother instead of Eminem to complete their mission."

"It's not impossible, Zhou Yi is notoriously vengeful..."

Netizens' imaginations often run wild faster than Kennedy's convertible.

After all, everyone knows that Zhou Yi has been embroiled in a bitter feud with Eminem ever since he entered the American music scene.

From the initial clown theory to later destroying Eminem's newly launched cash cow, 50 cents, and then to their head-on confrontation where Eminem lost, suffered a mental breakdown, became addicted to drugs, and entered a rehabilitation center, the feud between the two was truly legendary.

On a cynical note, Eminem and his group probably drank a lot of champagne when Zhou Yi was shot, but the fact that he was found to be fine after the examination is another matter entirely.

To think even more darkly, what if it was Eminem who hired the black gun?
Now that Zhou Yi has figured it out, he retaliates in the same way. However, Eminem was lucky enough to avoid the calamity because he didn't go to the bar that night.

"It makes sense!"

“That makes sense, that makes perfect sense.”

"This is too unbelievable. Regardless of whether Zhou Yi is that kind of person, the United States would never allow him to kill people so casually."

“I am the mattress of the Eminem family, I can testify that this is true, I heard them plotting with my own ears.”

"Does the Americans think the same way? If so, wouldn't it be very dangerous for Zhou Yi to go there now? Wouldn't he be walking into a trap?"

"Someone should contact Zhou Yi's fan club and ask them to talk to Warner Music to suspend Zhou Yi's activities in the United States, otherwise they will definitely be retaliated against."

"You mean that if Zhou Yi doesn't listen to you, he'll get shot again?"

"It's hard to tell!"

Thanks to the I Ching, Prov's unexpected death sparked considerable discussion on the Chinese internet. Since the matter is still under investigation in the United States, with many conflicting opinions circulating, it has provided ample opportunity for netizens to speculate wildly.

After all, considering the attack on Zhou Yi last year, this incident is truly dramatic.

Not only in China, but even in the United States, before a court ruling, the name "Spike" frequently appears in gossip typical of the American sphere.

For example, "Spike hired the Hong Gang gunmen to assassinate Eminem's team."

Members of D12, the hip-hop group to which Prof belonged, publicly expressed their outrage at the murderer in an interview. Eminem, who lost his pillar of support, completely lost control of his mind and became a VIP member of a rehabilitation center.

"When you land in the United States, remember to be careful with your wording. This matter has sparked quite a bit of discussion in American public opinion."

On the private jet, after handing over all the information he could gather to Zhou Yi, Qian Jiang reminded him, "Many hip-hop groups are now commemorating the deceased Prof and demanding severe punishment for the murderer. As Eminem's adversary and a law graduate, the American media are definitely eager to interview you and ask for your opinion."

Even though the I Ching teaches Chinese law, the murder occurred in the United States.

"The murderer has already turned himself in, so why are you asking me anything?"

After reviewing the documents, Zhou Yi curled his lip in disdain: "Do you believe that this is just a bunch of hip-hop trash banding together to try and influence the judicial process with public opinion, and that in the end the murderer will only be sentenced to a short period of detention and a few thousand dollars in fines?"

Qian Jiang, who was still reminding Zhou Yi of important points, paused, then slowly typed a question mark: "?"

Didn't you study Chinese law?
How can one possibly predict the outcome of a US court case?

Also, is human life really that cheap in America these days? Just a few thousand dollars?
As expected, as soon as the private jet arrived in New York, Zhou Yi was immediately surrounded by reporters who had been waiting there—they were all eager to see him, as if Zhou Yi were not a person, but a walking stack of US dollars.

"Spike! Spike! There are rumors that you're involved in Prof's death. Is that true?!"

"Spike, what are your thoughts on Prof's death? As a law student, do you think the murderer should be convicted?"

"Spike, do you feel any sympathy for Prof's death?"

"Spike, will you support the D12 group led by Eminem from a humanitarian perspective this time?"

"Spike..."

The barrage of questions nearly overwhelmed Zhou Yiren. Wearing sunglasses, he waved to stop his bodyguards from blocking his way: "Humanitarianism? That's just your side of the story, isn't it? I've seen the news, but I'm curious, since it says the cause was a fight, why isn't there any information about the other party involved?"
"Is it your media that intentionally concealed the truth and wanted to mislead the public?"
"If I remember correctly, the news stated that the murderer surrendered himself. Why isn't his account of what he said after surrendering made public? Hasn't the court started the trial yet?"

"The information I've seen throughout this story so far is that Eminem's D12 group is constantly putting pressure on him through public opinion, which is definitely not normal for someone with a law degree."

Qian Jiang, following behind Zhou Yi, covered his face.

Zhou Yi didn't heed a word of his advice on the plane.

The reporters were immediately invigorated, and the blonde, wavy-haired female reporter who was pushing her way to the front even unbuttoned three buttons on her shirt before handing over the microphone.

"Well, ma'am, what is your name...?"

“I am Beverly, a reporter for The New York Times.”

"Okay, Ms. Beverly, do you have any other questions? If not, would you mind grabbing a coffee tonight? To be honest, I'm quite annoyed by those commentators in The New York Times who criticize me every now and then..."

Seeing Zhou Yi skillfully get the woman to hand him her business card, the group of male reporters were now truly cursing their parents for giving them a son—damn, shameless! Shameless!
"Mr. Spike, are you saying you don't support Eminem and the others' act of mourning?"

"What? No, I never said that. I was just pointing out the strangeness of the story from the perspective of a law school graduate. I think there are big loopholes in the one-sided account of the murder case by Eminem and others."

"Although I studied law in China, the underlying logic of murder cases is actually universally applicable..."

Zhou Yi, now a legal pioneer, stands with one hand in his pocket and one arm outstretched, speaking eloquently to the camera like a law professor on a university podium. His lips, framed by sunglasses, curve into a confident smile, and his voice is full of energy, showing no signs of jet lag.

Eminem's home turf is Detroit, so it's perfectly normal for him to extend his reach and exert pressure there.

Of course, the most important reason is that Zhou Yi knows the truth behind this matter—Prov and an American veteran named Bender got into an argument while playing billiards. Because they had been drinking, the argument quickly escalated from spitting to fighting.

Due to their physical limitations and the depletion caused by alcohol and women, Prov and his friends were no match for the veterans and were beaten so badly they cried out in pain.

At that moment, Prov drew his gun.

He fired and hit the veteran with whom he had a conflict directly. The bullet struck Bender in the face, causing him to fall into a pool of blood.

Mario, Bender's cousin who worked as a security guard at the bar, witnessed this and, in a fit of rage, decisively drew his gun and fired three shots at Prov—two in the chest and one in the head—dead in a very standard and thorough manner.

Ironically, when Prov's body was carried out of the bar, all his valuable jewelry, wallet, cash, and even his belt had been stolen. He was only missing his underwear because of the blood on his body.

Anyone who sees it will have to say that this is truly America, a country with a simple and honest culture; DC and Gotham are just for fun.

Mario, the gunman who shot and killed Prov, went on the run after reporting the incident to the police, but surrendered himself a few days later in the company of his lawyer.

After careful analysis, the lawyers discovered that under Detroit law, Mario's shooting in this situation constituted self-defense and would not result in a severe sentence, since no one knew whether Prov would put the gun back after firing it.

Then comes the back-and-forth between the lawyers.

Even after learning who fired first, Eminem and his associates were unwilling to give up and continued to try to influence public opinion. However, it was ultimately confirmed that Prov had fired first, and Mario, who shot and killed him, was ultimately deemed by the court to have acted in legitimate self-defense.

After a public trial, the whole truth came to light.

It was a bar, after all, and one with a pool table; there were simply too many witnesses. Even if Eminem was famous, he was just a hip-hop artist; he couldn't control everything.

In the end, Mario was only fined $2000 for illegally carrying a firearm and served a few days in jail that could be offset by pretrial detention. That was it.

After this incident, Eminem went into a period of complete madness, taking drugs recklessly until he was completely disoriented, neglecting even his daughter and abandoning his vow to be a good father.

It wasn't until two years later that he emerged from the shadow of his death, and he downplayed the truth of his good friend Prov's death by constantly writing songs and giving interviews to the media, portraying him as a "victim".

The death of his best friend served as a wake-up call for Eminem. He realized he could no longer continue his volatile temper and rants, or he would inevitably follow in his friend's footsteps one day. This led to the 2.0 version of Eminem that domestic audiences are familiar with: a man who loves his family and daughter.

From a regional joke perspective, Eminem's transformation was truly achieved at the cost of his best friend's death.

Given that Prov deserved to die after firing the first shot, Zhou Yi didn't mind using his death to promote himself, and in the current public opinion environment where everyone is condemning the murderer Mario, he can still win a good reputation for not discriminating against the vulnerable.

Once the truth comes out, they will instantly be invincible.

Then, I'll take this opportunity to promote my new album, "25".

Well, it really was just a coincidence—he just happened to be preparing to release his album around this time, it really wasn't an intentional coincidence!
Spike Speaks Out: There are Logical Flaws in the Plov Case!

Spike: Was Prov really a victim?

Is Spike's legal philosophy of seeking truth etched into his DNA?

Spike's Dissent: Is it Heroic Speaking Out for Truth or a Sensationalist Attempt to Target Eminem?

"..."

On July 3, 2006, the first day after Zhou Yi arrived in the United States, the front pages of major newspapers across the country were once again dominated by this man who had traveled across the ocean.

The entire American industry was stunned.

Dude, are you born to be in the headlines?
How come you managed to make headlines across America just by getting off a plane and giving an interview, without doing anything at all?

First, look at the content—

Holy crap, it's Eminem again?!

Are you two never going to stop? How come you always manage to bump into each other in some way every year?!

Even your brother's death can make Spike a headline?

If you divorce your wife, will you also put Spike on the front page? Because Spike stole your wife away?

"Is it possible that Spike saw the news of Plow's death, knew he was Eminem's good friend, and that's why he rushed to the United States to give an interview in order to get headlines and promote himself?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Spike himself has experienced the brink of death; he would never joke about his life! He's just saying that out of the instinct of a law school graduate!"

“That’s right. Spike upholds the principles of justice and fairness in this world. You can tell from the fact that he almost lost his life for speaking out. He is a pure and noble idealist!”

"What Spike said makes a lot of sense. Why haven't the Detroit media reported on the details after the killer surrendered?"

"..."

Fuck!!

In Detroit, after attending the Prof memorial event, Eminem felt his blood pressure spike and his temples throb when he saw the news headline!

Because every word the man in the newspaper said was almost exactly on the truth, and what's scary is that this was just his deduction from one-sided news reports.

This is impossible!

How did he do it? !

Spike! It's you again?!

Fuck your God, Jesus, and Mary! Why is it always you who steps on my posts?!
"Eminem, we must avenge Prov!"

"Eminem, the D12 group must stand together through thick and thin, have you forgotten?!"

“Eminem…”

The sounds of his arguments with his team members over the past few days echoed in his ears once again.

Because of Prof's death, the Detroit rap group that once revolved around him as a lubricant and its core is now in a state of disintegration.

Now, it seems I'm going to become that bastard Spike's stepping stone again...

Eminem became delirious, vaguely seeing his great-grandmother, which frightened him so much that he quickly took a few more sleeping pills; he needed them to fall asleep...

Damn it! Why is it always me?!

(End of this chapter)