D12 - How Come Page
Released in 2004 as the second single from , "How Come" remains one of the most raw and vulnerable tracks in the Dirty Dozen's catalog. While the group was often known for chaotic, tongue-in-cheek humor, this song stripped away the jokes to address the real-world friction caused by fame and shifting loyalties. The Core Conflict: Loyalty vs. Stardom
The video opens with rare home footage of a young Eminem, Proof, and Bizarre performing at an underground show, contrasting their humble beginnings with their current strained reality. Legacy and Impact D12 - How Come
The visuals emphasize the envy some members felt toward Eminem's meteoric rise, while Eminem counters that his success didn't change his loyalty to them. Released in 2004 as the second single from
He questions why former "day-ones" have become distant and bitter. He references a time of deep personal loss—the death of his Uncle Ronnie —noting that the person he is addressing was there for him then, which many fans believe points directly to Proof . Stardom The video opens with rare home footage
The track centers on the dissolving bond between members of the group, specifically highlighting the tension between , Proof , and Mr. Porter (Kon Artis).