It depicts the members arguing and fighting within the Shady Records studio.
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 . D12 - How Come
"How Come" was a commercial success, eventually being certified by the RIAA. It marked a turning point for the group, showing they could handle heavy, emotional themes just as well as their more aggressive tracks like "Fight Music". It depicts the members arguing and fighting within
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 "How Come" was a commercial success, eventually being
Decades later, the song is often viewed as a precursor to the group's eventual disbandment, which was officially confirmed by Eminem in his 2018 track . It remains a poignant reminder of how fragile friendships can be, even those forged in the toughest streets of Detroit.
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.