David Banner Biography Facts
David Banner has been appeared in channels as follow: WORLDSTARHIPHOP, DavidBannerVEVO.
Born 11 April, 1974 (49 years old).
What is the zodiac sign of David Banner ?
According to the birthday of David Banner the astrological sign is Aries .
Career of the David Banner started in 1995 .
David Banner Wiki
| David Banner | |
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| Crump in January 2009, performing for American soldiers at FOB Brassfield-Mora, Iraq | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lavell William Crump |
| Born | April 11, 1974 Brookhaven, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Origin | Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper songwriter record producer activist philanthropist actor |
| Instruments | Sampler keyboards |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | A Banner Vision E1 Universal SRC Big Face |
| Associated acts | Crooked Lettaz 9th Wonder Big K.R.I.T. Fiend Kevin Rudolf Lil' Flip Pimp C |
| Website | davidbanner.com |
Lavell William Crump , known professionally as David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor.
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 , MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water , Certified , and The Greatest Story Ever Told .
Banner is also a noted producer, having produced music for himself, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Boosie and Lil Wayne among others.
Early life
Lavell William Crump was born in Brookhaven and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, 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.
Personal life
In November 2006, Banner was awarded a Visionary Award by the National Black Caucus of the State Legislature in recognition of his work after Hurricane Katrina.
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. 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."
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