About
David Banner
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 2024 | Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist | Actor | Missouri Slim | 70 Good |
| 2022 | Out of Darkness: Heavy is the Crown (Vol. 1) | Actor | self | 59 Average |
| 2019 | Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2018 | Never Heard | Actor | Aaron Davis | 59 Average |
| 2016 | Bad Dad Rehab | Actor | Himself | 59 Average |
| 2015 | Carter High | Actor | Royce West | 59 Average |
| 2014 | Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism | Actor | Herself | 59 Average |
| 2014 | Flight 7500 | Actor | Co-Pilot Tom Anders | 53 Average |
| 2014 | Where's The Love? | Actor | Sidney | 58 Average |
| 2014 | Ride Along | Actor | Pawnshop Jay | 61 Fair |
| 2013 | They Die by Dawn | Actor | Bose Ikard | 58 Average |
| 2013 | The Butler | Actor | Earl Gaines | 71 Good |
| 2010 | Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming | Actor | Jay | 58 Average |
| 2010 | The Confidant | Actor | Daniel Jackson | 59 Average |
| 2010 | The Experiment | Actor | Bosch | 62 Fair |
| 2009 | DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 59 Average |
| 2008 | Days of Wrath | Actor | Kryme | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Mixtape, Inc. | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2006 | Black Snake Moan | Actor | Tehronne | 65 Fair |
| 2006 | OZONE Awards | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| Carl Weber's The Family Business: New Orleans | Actor | Jean LeBlanc | N/A N/A |
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Writing |
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| 2007 | That Crook'd 'Sipp | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
Production |
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| 2016 | #DigitalLivesMatter | Production | Producer | 59 Average |