Quick Facts
Born:
1974-04-11
Birthplace:
Brookhaven, Mississippi, USA
Credits:
31 Total Roles
David Banner
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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.
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
The Butler
Earl Gaines
Ride Along
Pawnshop Jay
The Experiment
Bosch
Monk
Snake da Assassin
Black Snake Moan
Tehronne
Empire
Philly Street
Flight 7500
Co-Pilot Tom Anders
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Family Business: New Orleans TV | Jean LeBlanc |
| 2024 | Finding Tony MOVIE | Terrence Daniel |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self |
| 2022 | Out of Darkness: Heavy is the Crown (Vol. 1) MOVIE | self |
| 2019 | Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Never Heard MOVIE | Aaron Davis |
| 2017 | Elementary Genocide 3 MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | Bad Dad Rehab MOVIE | Himself |
| 2016 | The Last Punch MOVIE | Bundini |
| 2015 | Carter High MOVIE | Royce West |