David Banner Biography, Name, Age, Height, Game, Networth, Movies, Movies, Awards

BIOGRAPHY OF DAVID BANNER

David Banner born Lavell William Crump, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, activist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist from Mississippi. He has produced music for himself as well as artists such as T.I., Trick Daddy, Lil Wayne among other artists. He signed to Universal Records in 2013 and released four albums consecutively: Mississippi: The Album (2003), MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water (2003), Certified (2005), and The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008).

DAVID BANNER’S NAME

William Crump’s stage name “David Banner” is taken from the main character of the television series The Incredible Hulk.

DAVID BANNER AGE | BIRTHDAY | HOW OLD IS DAVID BANNER?

Banner was born on April 11, 1974 in Brookhaven; Mississippi, and turns 45 in 2019.

DAVID BANNER HEIGHT

The rapper is 1.88m tall.

DAVID BANNER FAMILY | PARENTS

Banner was born to Zeno Crump, Jr (May 22, 1951 – June 17, 2007), who was the Jackson District Fire Chief. His mother is Carolyn Crump.

DAVID BANNER YOUNG

The rapper graduated from Provine High School in Jackson in 1992, then attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After graduating from Southern University, he pursued a master’s degree in education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Banner then left the program to pursue his full-time music career. Banner launched his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz. In 2000, he went solo, releasing his album titled Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1. the same year.

DAVID BANNER SONG PLAY

The hit song Play is the second single from the rapper who released his fourth studio album Approved released in 2005. It was produced by Mr. Collipark.

The game peaked at No. 7 on Billboard’s Hot 100, remaining its only top 10 and highest-charting single. “Play” remains her most successful and best-selling single to date, receiving RIAA certification for Gold level sales.

DAVID BANNER CROOKED LETTAZ

In 1999, rapper and fellow rapper Kamikaze formed Crooked Lettaz. The duo released Gray Skies; sending their demo tapes to various radio stations, including WJMI; a radio station based in Jackson, Mississippi.

DAVID BANNER SOLO CAREER

In 2000, Banner decided to part ways with his counterpart and released his first solo album titled Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1. The album was released on independent label Big Face Records.Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1. sold approximately 7,000 copies.

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DAVID BANNER | MISSISSIPPI: THE ALBUM, MTA2: BAPTIZED IN DIRTY WATER

The rapper decided to sign with Universal Records subsidiary SRC Records after reviewing all the options on his table with his manager, Scott Johnson. He then released his first major album, “Mississippi: The Album” in 2003. The album included his hit single, “Like a Pimp,” featuring rapper Lil Flip. Banner’s hit song ‘Like a Pimp’ peaked at #48 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, #10 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart and #15 on the Hot R&B/Hip chart. Hop Songs. On the success of his album; he released a follow-up album the same year titled MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water. The album spawned the hit, “Crank It Up,” with Static Major.

CERTIFIED DAVID BANNER

The rapper released his third major album titled Certified in 2005. The lead single from Certified was ‘Ain’t Got Nothing’ featuring rappers Magic & Lil Boosie. fCertified’s second single titled “Play” peaked at No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart, No. 3 on the Rap chart, and No. 5 on the R&B chart.Certified’s third single, “Touching,” featured rapper Jazze Pha. the single peaked at number 54 on the R&B chart.

NET WORTH OF DAVID BANNER

Banner’s net worth is estimated at $12 million as of 2019; with his income from music sales, record production as well as his acting career.

DAVID BANNER THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD

The rapper released his fourth major album titled ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told’ on July 15, 2008 to critical acclaim.The first single from the album titled “9mm” featured singer and rappers Akon, Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg. Banner went on to produce the following two singles from his album: “Get Like Me” featuring Chris Brown and Yung Joc, “Get Like Me” reached No. 16 on the Hot 100, No. 7 on the R&B chart and No. 2 on the chart. Rap .and “Shawty Say,” featuring rapper Lil Wayne.

DAVID BANNER MIXTAPE ON SEX, DRUGS AND VIDEO GAMES

May 22, 2012; Banner has released his first mixtape titled “Sex, Drugs and Video Games” as a free public domain download. The mixtape is also available on his website, where he encourages fans to donate at least $1 for the sixteen-song mixtape.The lead single from the Sex, Drugs and Video Games mixtape is titled Chris Brown and is titled Amazing.

RELATIONSHIP WITH DAVID BANNER | WIFE | IS DAVID BANNER MARRIED?

Banner was previously in a relationship with Tichina Arnold in 2008. The rapper is currently single, revealing his ideal woman in an interview. Asked about the main reason why he is not married yet, David Banner was quick to add that:

‘ No, I’m not married. I just want to be the man that most black women want to marry. I want to be a strong black man. I’m not perfect, but I want to be the man women want to marry and children want to father. I want to be that man. When I die I want people to say he is a strong African man, I am proud that he is part of my culture. »

DAVID BANNER THE GOD BOX

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DAVID BANNER CERTIFIED ALBUM

On September 20, 2005, the rapper released his 4th studio album titled Certified. Most of the production for the album was handled by himself. Certified guest appearances from Jadakiss, Talib Kweli, Twista and Jagged Edge, among other rappers. The album spawned the hit single ‘Play’, which reached number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

DAVID BANNER ACTIVISM

The rapper appeared on the 2006 song ‘Seein’ Thangs’ on DJ Shadow’s album ‘The Outsider’. The song was about Hurricane Katrina, and in November 2006, Banner received a Visionary Award from the State Legislature’s National Black Caucus in recognition of his work after Hurricane Katrina.

ALBUMS BY DAVID BANNER

studio albums

• The Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1 (2000)
• Mississippi: The Scrapbook (2003)
• MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water (2003)
• Chartered (2005)
• The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008)
• The Box of God (2017)

Collaborative albums

• Death of a Pop Star (with 9th Wonder) (2010)

DAVID BANNER AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 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]
• Ozone Price
  • 2008, Best Rap/R&B Collaboration (“Get Like Me”), with Chris Brown & Yung Joc [Nominated]

DAVID BANNER MOVIE | MOVIES

This Crook’d Sipp | adult swimming

The rapper featured his music on the Adult Swim cartoon show That Crook’d ‘Sipp, which premiered Sunday, May 13, 2007. Banner’s hit single, Play, was used as background music in the the pilot’s first TV promo.

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