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My Take
What strikes me about David Banner is the refusal to be boxed in. A rapper and producer who earned a degree from Southern University and chased a master's, he treats hip-hop as both craft and conscience. Coming out of Jackson, Mississippi, he carries that Deep South gravity into everything, from the boards to the booth to his activism. I respect artists who turn a platform into a tool rather than a trophy, and Banner's blend of intellect, Southern grit, and genuine philanthropy puts him firmly in that camp. He is proof that a Mississippi voice can speak far beyond its borders.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Banner
- Name (Japanese)
- デヴィッド・バナー
- Reading
- でゔぃっど・ばなー
- Born
- April 11, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Jackson, Mississippi, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- rapper / songwriter / record producer / actor / philanthropist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Provine High School
- University
- Southern University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Banner born?
Born April 11, 1974 (age 52).
Where is David Banner from?
David Banner is from Jackson, Mississippi, United States.
What does David Banner do?
David Banner works as rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, philanthropist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.