David Banner is a rapper, record producer and actor from Mississippi. His name is taken from the scientist alter-ego of the comic-book superhero The Incredible Hulk.
In March 2009, Banner commented on the alleged February 8 assault of singer Rihanna by her boyfriend Chris Brown. Banner, who collaborated with Brown on the 2008 song "Get Like Me (Stuntin' Is a Habit)", said that although the assault is a touchy subject for him he believes that the public should refrain from rushing to judgment until hearing both sides of the story.E Online: Chris Brown Pal: We Shouldn't Judge... (March 6, 2009)
Career
David Banner. released his major label debut, Mississippi: The Album, in 2003 featured the hit single, "Like A Pimp" featuring Lil' Flip. He has released three moderately successful albums since. 2005's Certified contained his highest charting single, "Play" which peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Fast Facts
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Name
Levell Crump
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Born
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Genres
Rap, Crunk
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Origin
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Active
1999-Present
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Albums
5
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Labels
SRC, Universal Records, Def Jam South, Bigface
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Graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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2006
Awarded a Visionary Award by the National Black Caucus of the State Legislature for his work after Hurricane Katrina
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Appeared in the films Black Snake Moan and This Christmas
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Collaborated with singer Chris Brown for the 2008 hit song "Get Like Me (Stuntin' Is a Habit)"
