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David Banner
Biography
David Banner (born Lavell William Crump, April 11, 1974, ht. 6'2") is an American rapper, record producer, and occasional actor. He graduated from Southern University with a bachelor's degree, then attended University of Maryland Eastern Shore to pursue a master's. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz, before going solo in 2000 with the release entitled Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1. In 2003, Banner signed to Universal Records, where he released four albums: Mississippi: The Album (2003), MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water (2003), Certified (2005), and The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008). He is also a noted producer, having produced music for himself, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Boosie and Lil Wayne among others. He started his own podcast named The David Banner Podcast.
Known For
Ride Along
as Pawnshop Jay
The Butler
as Earl Gaines
The Experiment
as Bosch
Flight 7500
as Co-Pilot Tom Anders
Black Snake Moan
as Tehronne
Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming
as Jay
Never Heard
as Aaron Davis
Bad Dad Rehab
as Himself
They Die by Dawn
as Bose Ikard
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
as Self (archive footage)
