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David Banner(I)

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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).
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      • 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Missouri Slim
    Black Snake Moan
    6.9
    • Tehronne
    • 2006
    The Butler
    7.2
    • Earl Gaines
    • 2013
    Footloose
    5.9
    • Soundtrack("Dance the Night Away")
    • 2011

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    Actor



    • The Family Business: New Orleans
      • Jean Leblanc
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2025
    • Before I Go
      • Legba
      • Post-production
    • Bid for Love 2
      • Aadam Baraka
      • Completed



    • The Equalizer
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Security Guard
      • 2025
    • The Family Business: New Orleans
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Jean Leblanc
      • Jean LeBlanc
      • 2025
    • Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • Missouri Slim
      • 2024
    • Finding Tony
      6.1
      • Terrence Daniel
      • 2024
    • Saints & Sinners Judgment Day
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • Pastor Greene
      • 2021
    • Empire
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Philly Street
      • 2019–2020
    • India Arie: Steady Love
      Music Video
      • David Banner
      • 2019
    • Never Heard
      5.7
      • Aaron
      • 2018
    • Saints & Sinners
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Pastor Darryl Greene
      • 2016–2018
    • Babes with Blades
      2.4
      • Supporting Artist
      • 2018
    • The Last Punch
      6.6
      • Bundini
      • 2016
    • Carter High
      5.1
      • Royce West
      • 2015
    • Flight 7500
      4.8
      • Co-Pilot Tom Anders
      • 2014
    • Where's the Love?
      5.4
      TV Movie
      • Sidney
      • 2014
    • Ride Along
      6.1
      • Jay
      • 2014

    Composer



    • Walking with Gods
      TV Mini Series
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • That Crook'd 'Sipp
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 2007
    • T.I.: Rubber Band Man
      6.7
      Music Video
      • Composer (as Lavell Crump)
      • 2004
    • David Banner Feat. Lil' Flip: Like A Pimp
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2003

    Producer



    • Finding Tony
      6.1
      • producer
      • 2024
    • Spring and 3rd- The Story of the Yin Yang Cafe
      9.9
      • associate producer
      • 2021
    • Never Heard
      5.7
      • producer
      • 2018
    • #DigitalLivesMatter
      6.5
      • producer
      • 2016
    • That Crook'd 'Sipp
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2007

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    Demo Reel 0:42
    David Banner is 'Missouri Slim' in Peacock's Fight Night 2024
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    Demo Reel 0:35
    Fight Night Clip
    Demo Reel 1:30
    Fight Night Clip 6
    Demo Reel 1:16
    Fight Night Clip 2
    Demo Reel 1:52
    Fight Night Clip
    Demo Reel 4:09
    Finding Tony

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    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
    • Alternative names
      • L. 'D.B.' Crump
    • Height
      • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
    • Other works
      Music video for Korn: "Twisted Transistor".
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      • 1 Article

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    • Trivia
      Attended Southern University and later The University of Maryland, pursuing a master's degree in education before deciding to commit to his music career full-time.
    • Nicknames
      • Mr. Mississippi
      • A Banner Visionary

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    • What is David Banner's birth name?
      Lavelle Crump
    • How tall is David Banner?
      6 feet 2 inches, or 1.88 meters
    • What is David Banner known for?
      Black Snake Moan, Footloose, The Butler, and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
    • How many award nominations has David Banner received?
      1 nomination

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