David Banner, Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and social activist, rose to prominence as part of the rap duo Crooked Lettaz, putting Mississippi on the hip-hop map in the late '90s. After going solo in 2000 with his debut album Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1, Banner gained national recognition with hits like "Crank It Up" and "Like a Pimp." Throughout his career, he collaborated with a diverse range of artists and producers, achieving Billboard Top Ten success with albums like Certified and The Greatest Story Ever Told. Beyond music, Banner expanded his career into acting, appearing in films such as Stomp the Yard: Homecoming and Lee Daniels' The Butler. In 2017, he released The God Box, featuring collaborations with artists like Cee Lo and Big K.R.I.T.