Best of the BET Awards - David Banner (Humanitarian Award)

Levell Crump, better known by the stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, occasional actor, record producer, record label executive, and philanthropist. His stage name is taken from the lead character of the 1970s and 1980s CBS television series The Incredible Hulk.

TRIPLE THREAT OSCAR AWARD-WINNING ACTOR, CHART-TOPPING SONGSTER AND COMEDIAN JAMIE FOXX TAPPED TO HOST THE BET AWARDS 09 PHENOMENAL PERFORMANCES BY NE-YO AND MAXWELL ALONG WITH MANY MORE AT THE NINTH ANNUAL SHOW PREMIERING LIVE SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Legendary Soul Singers the OJays Will Be the Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award NEW YORK May 12, 2009 BET Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), today announced that Academy Award-winning actor and GRAMMY Awards®-nominated R&B artist Jamie Foxx has been selected to grace the stage as the host of the BET AWARDS 09. As the #1 rated awards show among African American viewers, the ninth annual BET Awards will not disappoint as the brightest stars in music, sports and entertainment reunite in Los Angeles historic Shrine Auditorium for a night of exhilarating LIVE performances on Sunday, June 28. This year viewers will be wowed with show-stopping performances by Maxwell and Ne-Yo, with more performers to be named shortly. Moreover, BET will celebrate the musical legacy and contributions of the soul trio, the OJays who will be presented with this years Lifetime Achievement Award. This years host, Jamie Foxx is no stranger to the limelight—or to BET—as his latest single Blame It tops several of the Billboard charts and his current platinum-selling album, Intuition, debuted at number three on the Top 100 chart. The triple-threat has also scored several awards and nominations throughout his acting career including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the epic film Ray. After the second week of release, Foxxs sophomore album, Unpredictable, jumped to number one on the Top 200 chart and earned Foxx the distinguished honor of joining the ranks of legendary actors Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Barbra Streisand as the fourth Academy Award winner to also have a number one album in the US. For the past eight years, the BET AWARDS has not disappointed as fans watched outstanding moments such as last years surprise tribute performance to Al Green by Maxwell and the reuniting of legendary R&B groups TLC, along with the special performance by Alicia Keys and En Vogue; Michael Jacksons surprise appearance during James Browns tribute; Rick James in his final duet with Teena Marie; Will Smith presenting Muhammad Ali with the first-ever Humanitarian Award; Prince onstage backing Chaka Khan; Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams and India.Arie in a powerhouse tribute to Rufus first lady of funk; Destinys Childs steamy lap dance; and the unforgettable reunion of one of hip hops most beloved trios, The Fugees. BET has once again teamed with Cossette Productions, the famed producers of the GRAMMY Awards® and the eight record-setting BET AWARDS shows, to handle production of the telecast. Stephen Hill, President, Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks, along with Lynn Harris-Taylor, Vice President of Specials, BET Networks, will executive produce the telecast. Don't forget to tune into the BET awards on June 28th!

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[FrogMan1713]

David Banner congragualtions and I hope this guy becomes a Billionaire because you can tell he really cares about people.

[masterself101]

smart brother , he will be blessed

[Dareionluckett]

David Banner is gay

[CALICOTV301]

@brnoamik You're ignorant. Banner has his Bachelor's in business, he also did some of his Master's Degree. His mom and pop are very religious. Don't let TV fool you. He started off as a producer, and has produced beats for more people than you can look at including Gatorade, Marvel. Capcom, He was in tons of movies. If you are going to tell a story, tell it right. He was also president of the Student Gov Assoc at his school. Peace to Banner!

[LMProductions09]

@rockstar4life96 Snowman.

[LMProductions09]

@brnoamik Didn't popeye only have big forarms? Shut up you idiot. Get Educated.

[brnoamik]

banner ain nothin but popeye chicken eatin mofo. yeah he rollin now but dat nigger come from hood and he still slangin. dont let his black azz fool ya he aint no dam good yall. just keepin it real. peace

[Allyealex]

it's good too see from time to time a down-to-earth rapper, not like those fake fools showing their jewelery and shit

[U2DKECLIPSE]

This is my dude...I talked to him 2 days ago..he in Iowa doin a movie wit Forrest Whitaker....AND they say he was talkin bout Me on Sirius Satellite Radio..HOT DAM!..Mississippi Stand up!

[benz1337]

love u  d banner yeahh

[RickyMoss]

very good man...