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 in
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
2024
as Missouri Slim
Out of Darkness: Heavy is the Crown (Vol. 1)
2022
as self
Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
2019
as Self
Never Heard
2018
as Aaron Davis
Bad Dad Rehab
2016
as Himself
Carter High
2015
as Royce West
Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism
2014
as Herself
Flight 7500
2014
as Co-Pilot Tom Anders
Where's The Love?
2014
as Sidney
Ride Along
2014
as Pawnshop Jay
They Die by Dawn
2013
as Bose Ikard
The Butler
2013
as Earl Gaines
Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming
2010
as Jay
The Confidant
2010
as Daniel Jackson
The Experiment
2010
as Bosch
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Days of Wrath
2008
as Kryme
Mixtape, Inc.
2007
Black Snake Moan
2006
as Tehronne
OZONE Awards
2006
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
2005
Monk
2002
as Snake da Assassin
TRL
1998
Carl Weber's The Family Business: New Orleans
as Jean LeBlanc