David Banner
Biography
David Banner, born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, is an American rapper, record producer and actor. He began his music career with the duo Crooked Lettaz, then released his solo debut, Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1, in 2000. After signing with Universal Records in 2003, he put out the albums Mississippi: The Album, MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water, Certified and The Greatest Story Ever Told. He has also produced for other rappers, among them T.I. and Lil Wayne. On screen, he appeared in Black Snake Moan (2006), This Christmas (2007), The Experiment (2010), Stomp the Yard: Homecoming (2010), The Butler (2013) and Ride Along (2014). He also acted in the television series Empire and Saints & Sinners, and in The Family Business: New Orleans. In 2008 he received BET Hip Hop Awards nominations for Best Hip-Hop Video, Best Hip-Hop Collabo and Best Producer.
52years old
Turns 53 on April 11in 178 days
- Born Jackson
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
- Lavell William Crump (birth name)Also credited as Lavell Crump
Movie Career
- Films
- 7
- Career span
- 7 years2007 to 2014
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About the name
Crump performs under the stage name David Banner, which he borrowed from the main character of the television show The Incredible Hulk.
Behind the camera
In 2003, David Banner produced "Rubber Band Man," a T.I. single. On the Hot 100 it hit No. 30, while the R&B chart placed it at No. 15 and the Rap chart at No. 11.
Behind the camera
Banner wrote the theme song for the video game Saints Row and contributed music to a Marvel vs. Capcom 3 commercial.
A change of course
Banner later studied at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, working toward a master's degree in education, but he eventually quit the program so he could focus on music full-time.
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