Ready to step into a new area besides hip-hop, David Banner is gone deep undercover to learn how to be an actor. Like those before him who have made it big (ex. Will Smith, Ice Cube and Mos Def just to name a few) David Banner is hoping that acting classes will help to prepare him for any role that may come his way.” I’m studying this form of talent. I’ve had opportunities to be in several major movies, but I don’t want to just jump in,” Banner said. Coming from Mississippi, David says acting opportunities doesn’t always come as easy as most people would like.
“Those opportunities are not readily available, coming from urban situations where you don’t know much. Acting actually teaches you to be more patient with society. As an actor, you’re able to break down the psyche of people”, he told Billboard. Although it isn’t known what films he hopes to try out for, Banner isn’t stepping away from his career in hip-hop. Along with being a member of the group Crooked Lettaz and finishing his next solo album, Banner is also picking up production credits on big name hip-hop artists.
