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David Banner / Knitting Factory
Cristal keeps falling on our heads
July 17, 2008
Mississippi native David Banner (born Lavell Crump) was a former student government president at Southern University just a dissertation shy of a graduate degree when he decided to pursue his dreams in rap music, making his own beats for lack of funds to pay others. Two months after the van he was living in was stolen, he was signed to a record deal worth $10 million. At this rare club show he celebrated the release of his new album, “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” We have to agree that it’s a pretty good one—the story at least.
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EZ's barlist
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There are so many ways to categorize a few of my favorite watering holes. There's the obvious, like bars by neighborhood or best places for after-work drinks. Then there's the less so. Herein, a list of my top spots that you can call by name.
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Siren Music Festival
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Liberty Outdoor Classic with Menudo
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Projekt Revolution Tour
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