Biography
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.
Movies & TV Shows
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The Butler (2013) — Earl Gaines
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Ride Along (2014) — Pawnshop Jay
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The Experiment (2010) — Bosch
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Monk (2002) — Snake da Assassin
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Black Snake Moan (2006) — Tehronne
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Empire (2015) — Philly Street
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Flight 7500 (2014) — Co-Pilot Tom Anders
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) — Self
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This Christmas (2007) — Mo
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Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010) — Jay
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Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005)
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The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) — Self
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TRL (1998)
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Never Heard (2018) — Aaron Davis
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The Confidant (2010) — Daniel Jackson
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Carter High (2015) — Royce West
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The Family Business: New Orleans (2025) — Jean LeBlanc
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They Die by Dawn (2013) — Bose Ikard
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Bad Dad Rehab (2016) — Himself
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Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism (2014) — Herself
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Days of Wrath (2008) — Kryme
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Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare (2019) — Self
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Where's the Love? (2014) — Sidney
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Finding Tony (2024) — Terrence Daniel
- DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 (2009) — Self (archive footage)
- Out of Darkness: Heavy is the Crown (Vol. 1) (2022) — self
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Elementary Genocide 3 (2017)
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Mixtape, Inc. (2007)
- The Last Punch (2016) — Bundini
- The Soul Mate Experiment — Trey Hall
- OZONE Awards (2006)