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David Banner (born '''Levell Crump''' in 1973 in Jackson, Mississippi ) is an American Rapper , occasional Actor , Record Producer , Record Label executive, and Philanthropist . He takes his name from the lead character of the 1980s CBS television series '' The Incredible Hulk ''.http://www.vh1.com/artists/interview/1474718/20030724/banner_david.jhtmlhttp://orig.clarionledger.com/news/0306/16/o01.html EARLY CAREER Prior to having a solo career, Banner was part of the rap group Crooked Lettaz which released an album called '' Grey Skies '' in 1999. Banner then released his first solo album called '' Them Fire Water Boyz, Vol. 1 '' in 2000. The album managed to sell over 10,000 copies in his hometown alone despite having little record label backing. RECENT CAREER His first major-label album, '''', was completed in two weeks at the behest of SRC executive Steve Rifkind. His fourth album, ''Certified'' was released on September 20 , 2005 , after repeated delays. In 2006 Banner appeared from DJ Shadow 's '' The Outsider '' entitled "Seein' Thangs". The track features comments on the tragedies of Hurricane Katrina . He is also the creator of the main theme to the game Saints Row . IGN: David Banner Invades Saints Row, August 22, 2006 He currently remains signed to SRC . In November 2006, David Banner was awarded a Visionary Award by the National Black Caucus of the State Legislature in recognition of his work after Hurricane Katrina. This move was criticized by conservatives within the state, as well as some civil rights leaders, who Banner has accused of failing to adequately aid Mississippi. WAPT: David Banner Speech (Video) . Banner has also worked on the new Adult Swim cartoon show That Crook'd 'Sipp , which premiered Sunday, May 13. His single "Play" was used as the background music in the pilot's first television promo. Banner is the credited executive producer of the show, and also acts as the voice of Virgil "Big Verge" Gibson, the show's main character & narrator. {Link without Title} It has been announced that Banner has auditioned for a role in the upcoming Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight but lost out the role to Michael Jai White {Link without Title} . Banner played the part of Tehronne in Black Snake Moan . Banner's Father, Zeno Crump Jr. Died June 17, 2007. Well Known in Jackson, MS as a Former District Fire Chief for 25 years, Service attendance Included Banner himself, and an extended list of friends and family from Mississippi, Wisconsin, Arizona and Tennessee. EDUCATION Banner graduated from John W. Provine High School in Jackson, MS and is a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana . While there, he served as president of the Student Government Association. David Banner: He's a Business...Man! David Banner is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha , the first intercollegiate Greek-letter Organization established for African Americans. {Link without Title} DISCOGRAPHY Studio albums
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