David Banner

David Banner (born Lavell William Crump, April 11, 1974, ht. 6'2") is an American rapper, record producer, and occasional actor. He 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, Crooked Lettaz, before going solo in 2000 with the release entitled Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1. In 2003, Banner signed to Universal Records, where he released four albums: Mississippi: The Album (2003), MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water (2003), Certified (2005), and The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008).

He is also a noted producer, having produced music for himself, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Boosie and Lil Wayne among others.

He started his own podcast named The David Banner Podcast.

David Banner is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Flight 7500 (2014), Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010), Monk (2002), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), Empire (2015), Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out (2005), TRL (1998). The recorded credits span 1998 to 2025, including 18 movies and 8 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.