David Banner Schools Us on Southern Rap History, Homeless to Grammy Winner, TI, Lil Wayne, Pimp C

All The Smoke

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Basketball, Society & Culture, Sports

4.8 • 7.4K Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 108 minutes

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Summary

David Banner brought decades of industry knowledge to the All The Smoke studio, and what he shared will blow your mind. The Mississippi icon opens up about his journey from homeless beat-maker to Grammy-winning producer, working with legends like Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and OutKast.

From strip club anthems to Hollywood scripts, Banner breaks down how he's continually pushed boundaries in music, film, and culture. Plus: candid thoughts on Pimp C, Lil Wayne, T.I., and the current state of Southern rap.

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