Lavell William Crump (born April 11, 1974), known professionally as
David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, activist,
and philanthropist.Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Banner's family
moved to Jackson, Mississippi where he was raised. Banner graduated
from Southern University and pursued a masters of education at the
University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He started his music career as a
member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz, before going solo in 2000 with
the release titled Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1.In 2003, Banner signed
to Universal Records releasing four albums: Mississippi: The Album
(2003), MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water (2003), Certified (2005), and
The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008).Banner is also a noted producer,
having produced music for himself, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Boosie and
Lil Wayne among others.
David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, activist,
and philanthropist.Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Banner's family
moved to Jackson, Mississippi where he was raised. Banner graduated
from Southern University and pursued a masters of education at the
University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He started his music career as a
member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz, before going solo in 2000 with
the release titled Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1.In 2003, Banner signed
to Universal Records releasing four albums: Mississippi: The Album
(2003), MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water (2003), Certified (2005), and
The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008).Banner is also a noted producer,
having produced music for himself, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Boosie and
Lil Wayne among others.
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