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Lavell William Crump (born April 11, 1974), known professionally as David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and activist.

Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Banner's family moved to Jackson, 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 , 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: (2003), (2003), Certified (2005), and The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008). He is also a noted producer, having produced music for himself, , T.I., and , among others. As an actor, Banner appeared in the films Black Snake Moan (2006), This Christmas (2007), (2013), and Ride Along (2014), as well as the television series Empire, Saints & Sinners, and .

Early life
Lavell William Crump was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, and raised in Jackson, the elder son of Zeno Crump Jr., Jackson district fire chief, and Carolyn Crump. He graduated from Provine High School in Jackson in 1992 and then attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, his mother's alma mater. At Southern University, Crump served as president of the Student Government Association and received a bachelor's degree in business. He later attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to pursue a master's degree in education but later left the program to pursue his music career full-time.

Music career
1995–2000: Beginnings and Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1
Crump's stage name "David Banner" is taken from the lead character of the television series, The Incredible Hulk. With several of his friends, Banner sent some demo tapes to Jackson, Mississippi radio station, . Record executive Glenn Toby discovered the group and signed them to at Penalty Records. In 1999, Banner and rapper Kamikaze as the duo, , released Grey Skies (Penalty Recordings). In 2000, Banner released his solo debut album, Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1. Released on the independent label, Big Face Records, the album sold around 7,000 copies.

2003–2006: Mississippi: The Album, MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water and Certified
After assessing various offers, Banner and manager, Scott Johnson, decided to sign with Universal Records subsidiary, , which was founded by who had previous success as CEO of the heavyweight hip-hop label, . In 2003, Banner produced T.I.'s single, "Rubber Band Man", which reached No. 30 on the Hot 100, No. 15 on the R&B chart, and No. 11 on the Rap chart. In 2003, Banner released his first major label album, . Mississippi included the hit single, "Like a Pimp", featuring . "Like a Pimp" peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, No. 15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and No. 10 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. He released the follow-up album the same year titled which yielded the hit, "Crank It Up", featuring .

In 2005, Banner released his third major label album, Certified. The album's first single was "Ain't Got Nothing" which featured Magic & , followed by the second single, "Play", which reached No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart, No. 5 on the R&B chart, and No. 3 on the Rap chart. The third single, "Touching", featured Jazze Pha and reached No. 54 on the R&B chart. In 2006, Banner appeared on "Seein' Thangs", a song about Hurricane Katrina featured on DJ Shadow's album "The Outsider". A remix featuring Bay Area hyphy rappers Nump and Gold also was made. Outside projects for Banner have included writing the theme song to the video game, Saints Row, as well as contributing to the music for a commercial promoting the video game, . Banner played the part of Tehronne in Black Snake Moan (2006).

2007–present: The Greatest Story Ever Told and The God Box
Banner appeared on the pilot That Crook'd 'Sipp, which premiered on May 13, 2007. His single "Play" was used as the background music in the pilot's first television promo. That same year, he played the character of Mo, in the film This Christmas. On July 15, 2008, Banner released his fourth major label album, The Greatest Story Ever Told. The album's first single titled "9mm" featured , , and . Banner then produced his next two singles: "Get Like Me" featuring Chris Brown and , and "", featuring Lil Wayne. "Get Like Me" reached No. 16 on the Hot 100, No. 7 on the R&B chart, and No. 2 on the Rap chart. In 2008, Banner was featured on the track Superfriend, from the 2008 album, The Sound, by R&B duo .

In 2010, he played Bosch in the film The Experiment and as Jay, a gang leader from the hood in . He has also worked with international artists such as Seeda, a Japanese Rap Artist where he was featured in the song, Life Song in 2010 on Seeda's Breathe Album. Banner released his debut mixtape titled Sex, Drugs and Video Games on May 22, 2012, as a free download. It is also available on his website, davidbanner.com, where fans are encouraged to make a donation of at least $1 for the sixteen song mixtape. The first single off the mixtape is titled "Amazing" featuring Chris Brown. It was announced that Universal Republic Records was going defunct, all of the artists on the roster moved from the label including (David Banner) was being moved to making the label itself revived.

In 2013, Banner appeared in the music video for the song Confessions by . Banner played Earl Gaines, Cecil Gaines' father, in the 2013 film . Banner plays Jay, a criminal who is interrogated, in the 2014 film Ride Along. David Banner was featured on a remix of Mexican American rapper 's single "La Policia", which stirred hype throughout the media and the internet.

Humanitarian and political work
In November 2006, Banner was awarded a Visionary Award by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators in Jackson, Mississippi in recognition of his humanitarian work in response to Hurricane Katrina. National Black Caucus Honors David Banner For His Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts With Humanitarian Award November 2006 On September 25, 2007, Banner testified before Congress at a hearing about racism and misogyny in hip hop music titled From Imus to Industry: The Business of Stereotypes and Degrading Images.Abrams, Jim. "House Panel Debates Hip-Hop Lyrics". The Washington Post, September 25, 2011. He defended his use of offensive language and argued: "Change the situation in my neighborhood and maybe I'll get better." In his opening statement, Banner stated: "I can admit there are some problems in hip hop but it is only a reflection of what's taking place in our society. Hip hop is sick because America is sick."

Discography
Studio albums
  • Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1 (2000)
  • (2003)
  • (2003)
  • Certified (2005)
  • The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008)
  • #TheGodBox (2017)

Collaborative albums
  • Death of a Pop Star (2010)

Filmography
Film
2006Black Snake MoanTehronne
2007This ChristmasMo
2008Days of WrathKryme
2010Jay
The ExperimentBosch
Daniel Jackson
2013Earl Gaines
A Christmas BlessingCharlesTV movie
2014Ride AlongJay
Where's the Love?SidneyTV movie
Flight 7500Co-Pilot Tom Anders
2015Carter High SchoolRoyce West
2016The Last PunchBundini
2018Babes With BladesSupporting Artist
Never HeardAaron Davis
2021Darryl GreeneTV movie
2024Finding TonyTerrace Daniel

Television
2007MonkSnake the AssassinEpisode: "Mr. Monk and the Rapper"
2012The RopesHimselfEpisode: "Ralphie's Way"
2013Walking with GodsAlexMain Cast
2016–18Saints & SinnersPastor Darryl GreeneRecurring Cast: Season 1–3
2019–20EmpirePhilly StreetRecurring Cast: Season 6
2024Missouri SlimRecurring Cast
2025Jean LeBlancMain Cast
The EqualizerSecurity GuardEpisode: "Taken"

Music videos
2004"Rubber Band Man"T.I.Himself
"Let Me In" featuring 50 CentHimself
2005"Sunshine to the Rain" featuring Scarface & Anthony Hamilton
"Twisted Transistor"
2009"Respect My Conglomerate" featuring & Himself
2019"Steady Love"Himself

| 2008 | "Cool" | Anthony Hamilton | Himself

| 2006 | " | featuring | Himself

Video games
2004Himself (voice)
2006

Awards
  • BET Hip Hop Awards
    • 2008, Best Hip-Hop Video ("Get Like Me") with Chris Brown & Yung Joc nominated
    • 2008, Best Hip-Hop Collabo ("Get Like Me") with Chris Brown & Yung Joc nominated
    • 2008, Best Producer nominated
    • 2008, Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("Get Like Me"), featuring Chris Brown & Yung Joc nominated

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