David Banner(I)
- Actor
- Composer
- Producer
Lavell William Crump (born April 11, 1974), better known by his stage
name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor.
Banner's music career first began as a member of the rap duo, Crooked
Lettaz. He became a solo artist in 2000, releasing his first title
"Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1". Since 2000, Banner went on to release
several successful titles including the 2003 album title "Mississippi:
The Album", followed up by a sequel title "MTA2: Baptized in Dirty
Water" released after the success of the first MTA album. He went on to
release titles including "Certified", in 2005. Three years later,
Banner returned with a new title "The Greatest Story Ever Told". In
2006, Banner made his first film appearance in
Black Snake Moan (2006),
starring Christina Ricci and
Samuel L. Jackson. He also executive
produced that Adult Swim show
That Crook'd 'Sipp (2007).
Other film appearances include
Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010)
and The Last Punch (2016). He also
provided rap songs for movies including
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and
See No Evil (2006).