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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Family Business: New Orleans
Character: Jean LeBlanc
TV • 2025
Finding Tony
Character: Terrence Daniel
MOVIE • 2024
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Character: Self
TV • 2022
Out of Darkness: Heavy is the Crown (Vol. 1)
Character: self
MOVIE • 2022
Hidden Colors 5: The Art of Black Warfare
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2019
Never Heard
Character: Aaron Davis
MOVIE • 2018
Elementary Genocide 3
Character:
MOVIE • 2017
Bad Dad Rehab
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2016
The Last Punch
Character: Bundini
MOVIE • 2016
Carter High
Character: Royce West
MOVIE • 2015
Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism
Character: Herself
MOVIE • 2014
Flight 7500
Character: Co-Pilot Tom Anders
MOVIE • 2014
Where's the Love?
Character: Sidney
MOVIE • 2014
Ride Along
Character: Pawnshop Jay
MOVIE • 2014
They Die by Dawn
Character: Bose Ikard
MOVIE • 2013
The Butler
Character: Earl Gaines
MOVIE • 2013
Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming
Character: Jay
MOVIE • 2010
The Confidant
Character: Daniel Jackson
MOVIE • 2010
The Experiment
Character: Bosch
MOVIE • 2010
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2009
Crew
