Lavell William Crump (born April 11, 1974), better known by his alias David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and activist. 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 (2003), MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water (2003), Certified (2005), and The Greatest Story Ever Told (2008). Banner is also a noted producer, having produced music for himself, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Boosie and Lil Wayne among others.
Official Website : davidbanner.com
Composer: Michael Miller & Lawrence Simpson & Y. Washington & Reminice Smith & Bernard Freeman (Bun B) & Jonathan Smith & Donald Jenkins & Lavell Crump
Lyricist: Michael Miller & Lawrence Simpson & Y. Washington & Reminice Smith & Bernard Freeman (Bun B) & Jonathan Smith & Donald Jenkins & Lavell Crump
Composer: DeJa Monet Trimble & David Demal Smith & Ryan Bowser & Dwayne Carter
Lyricist: DeJa Monet Trimble & David Demal Smith & Ryan Bowser & Dwayne Carter