Anyone that knows me knows that I am the biggest fan of Stomp The Yard and Stomp the Yard 2 lol. The only thing I wanted for my 21st birthday was the Stomp the Yard 2 DVD (it was released on my bday.. *squeals in excitement*). I've watched it like, 10 times already and each time I watch it I find myself researching someone from the cast of the movie
Granted, I knew David Banner, but I was still compelled to read about him. He plays the "bad guy" in Stomp The Yard 2, but even in that, he was articulate. I looveeeee me an articulate, intelligent man lol. I've heard him in interviews too which makes me love him even more because he really presents himself well.
DID YOU KNOW?
- David Banner has no kids. GASP! smh that that's even a gasp.. but such is the society we live in
- He graduated from Southern University with a Bachelor's degree in Business
- He was President of the Student Government at his University
- He was pursuing his Master's Degree before discontinuing to pursue his music career
- He received a Visionary Award by the National Black Caucus of the State Legislature in recognition of his work after Hurricane Katrina
- He testified in front of Congress at a hearing about African-American media stereotypes. His opening statement was "I can admit there are some problems in hip hop but it is only a reflection of what's taking place in our society. Hip hop is sick because America is sick." *2 snaps on this*
(All of these stats can be found on wikipedia)
*drops mic and walks off stage lol*
Hmmm... we need to do more posts here on positive Black men and women on here to counteract the negative images often seen in society. What do y'all think?