David Banner

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.

Acted Movies

Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010)

Director: Rob Hardy

Writers: Meena Payne,

Cast: Collins Pennie, Columbus Short, David Banner, Jasmine Guy, Keith David, Kiely Williams, Pooch Hall, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Terrence J, Tika Sumpter,

The Experiment (2010)

Director: Paul T. Scheuring

Writers: Mario Giordano,

Cast: Adrien Brody, Cam Gigandet, Clifton Collins Jr., Damien Leake, David Banner, Ethan Cohn, Fisher Stevens, Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace, Travis Fimmel,

Black Snake Moan (2006)

Director: Craig Brewer

Writers: Craig Brewer,

Cast: Adriane Lenox, Christina Ricci, David Banner, John Cothran, Justin Timberlake, Kim Richards, Michael Raymond-James, Neimus K. Williams, S. Epatha Merkerson, Samuel L. Jackson,