David Banner

Lavell William Crump (born April 11, 1974), better known by his stage name 'David Banner' (qv), 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)_ (qv), starring 'Christina Ricci' (qv) and 'Samuel L. Jackson' (qv). He also executive produced that Adult Swim show _That Crook'd 'Sipp (2007)_ (qv). Other film appearances include _Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010)_ (qv) and _The Last Punch (2016)_ (qv). He also provided rap songs for movies including _2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)_ (qv) and _See No Evil (2006)_ (qv).::Midwesterner87