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David Banner
Actor

David Banner

11 Apr 1974Born
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Brookhaven, Mississippi, USABirthplace

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.

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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

Filmography

  1. TBAThe Soul Mate ExperimentFilm: Trey Hall
  2. 2025The Family Business: New OrleansSeries: Jean LeBlanc (8 episodes)
  3. 2024Finding TonyFilm: Terrence Daniel
  4. 2018Never HeardFilm: Aaron Davis
  5. 2017Elementary Genocide 3Film
  6. 2016The Last PunchFilm: Bundini
  7. 2015Carter HighFilm: Royce West
  8. 2015EmpireSeries: Philly Street (8 episodes)
  9. 2014Flight 7500Film: Co-Pilot Tom Anders
  10. 2014Where's the Love?Film: Sidney
  11. 2014Ride AlongFilm: Pawnshop Jay
  12. 2013They Die by DawnFilm: Bose Ikard
  13. 2013The ButlerFilm: Earl Gaines
  14. 2010Stomp the Yard 2: HomecomingFilm: Jay
  15. 2010The ConfidantFilm: Daniel Jackson
  16. 2010The ExperimentFilm: Bosch
  17. 2008Days of WrathFilm: Kryme
  18. 2007This ChristmasFilm: Mo
  19. 2007Mixtape, Inc.Film
  20. 2007That Crook'd 'SippFilm: Writer
  21. 2006Black Snake MoanFilm: Tehronne
  22. 2006OZONE AwardsSeries (4 episodes)
  23. 2005Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N OutSeries (1 episode)
  24. 2002MonkSeries: Snake da Assassin (1 episode)
  25. 1998TRLSeries (1 episode)

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