David Banner

Lavell William Crump (born April 11, 1974), better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor.

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David Banner
David Banner in 2009
Background information
Birth nameLavell William Crump
Born (1974-04-11) April 11, 1974
Brookhaven, Mississippi, U.S.
OriginJackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma materSouthern University (BS)
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active1995–present
Labels
Member of
Websitedavidbanner.com

Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Banner's family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where he was raised. Banner 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 titled 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).

Banner is also a noted producer, having produced music for himself, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Boosie and Lil Wayne among others.

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