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.
Filmography (30 titles)
7.7ShowThe Family Business: New Orleans
Jean LeBlanc · 2025
2.5MovieFinding Tony
Terrence Daniel · 2024
5.6ShowThe Jennifer Hudson Show
Self · 2022
Out of Darkness: Heavy is the Crown (Vol. 1)
self · 2022
6.3MovieHidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
Self · 2019
7.6MovieNever Heard
Aaron Davis · 2018
10.0MovieElementary Genocide 3
2017
5.0MovieBad Dad Rehab
Himself · 2016
The Last Punch
Bundini · 2016
6.7MovieCarter High
Royce West · 2015
7.1ShowEmpire
Philly Street · 2015
8.2MovieHidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism
Herself · 2014
4.9MovieFlight 7500
Co-Pilot Tom Anders · 2014
6.5MovieWhere's the Love?
Sidney · 2014
6.3MovieRide Along
Pawnshop Jay · 2014
2.7MovieThey Die by Dawn
Bose Ikard · 2013
7.3MovieThe Butler
Earl Gaines · 2013
5.5MovieStomp the Yard 2: Homecoming
Jay · 2010
4.6MovieThe Confidant
Daniel Jackson · 2010
6.4MovieThe Experiment
Bosch · 2010
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
Self (archive footage) · 2009
5.5MovieDays of Wrath
Kryme · 2008
6.6MovieThis Christmas
Mo · 2007
MovieMixtape, Inc.
2007
6.8MovieBlack Snake Moan
Tehronne · 2006
OZONE Awards
2006
8.0ShowNick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out
2005
5.3ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · 2003
8.0ShowMonk
Snake da Assassin · 2002
5.2ShowTRL
1998