Why are we honoring Proof?

On the way home from work yesterday I noticed a sign on the freeway paying homage to the recently deceased rapper Proof. I was flabbergasted. I understand that the man was an amazing musical talent, probably a good friend, and also a loyal Detroiter but does it make sense to make a hero of a murderer. Beyond the fact that he killed another man, the manner in which he did it was brutal. After an argument over a game of pool he cold bloodedly shot an ex-military man in the face. Does this seem like someone we want to raise up as an Ambassador of the city? If Detroit wants to change their image and attract more business and tourism I think we need to separate ourselves from the image built up in rap songs not glorify it. If the best thing Detroit has to offer is a murdering rapper why would anyone want to invest anything in it's future?