D12 - How Come Info
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 music video serves as a visual narrative of these internal battles. D12 - How Come
It depicts the members arguing and fighting within the Shady Records studio. Released in 2004 as the second single from
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. Stardom The music video serves as a visual
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 .
He shifts the focus to internal group drama, specifically claiming to have seen Eminem’s then-girlfriend, Kim , cheating on him. This adds a layer of "he-said, she-said" that explains the fractured trust within their circle.