Sunday, June 1, 2008

"Let's Have Some Peace"

David Banner performed at Power 102's Power Jam in El Paso, TX yesterday (May 31, 2008). His unpredictability coupled with his spastic nature makes him one of my favorite artist to watch perform. At yesterday's show, the always animated Banner climbed trees, poured water on the crowd and did back flips! He also did a jump rope simulation. Two things are evident with Banner, his passion for performing and his audiences love and appreciation for that passion! He commands the stage. Period! I was tired watching just 12 minutes of the footage on his kyte.tv channel. Phew!

Unfortunately, the event was almost marred by a couple of fights that erupted in the audience. Fortunately, Banner was able to diffuse the situation by asking people to stop the violence. "Hey my dudes, stop fighting! Don't do that! They already don't want us to have nothing. Stop!" Banner said
"If you believe in God, put your hands up!" with the track for Cadillac on 22's starting. "Don't fight!" Banner went into the crowd and grabbbed a couple of the guys that were fighting and brought them on stage with him. "They already think all we are is a bunch of niggas, let's not ruin this. Let's have some peace!" Banner yelled.

The fights stopped and the show went on! Banner's influence was evident. Banner had the power to restore Power Jam!



Speaking of God, peace and influence, it's Sunday and I'm feeling spiritual and remembering all the goodness of the Lord! Yesterday's post entitled "Banner Basics" I wrote: I decided to include an article about David Banner that explains his humble beginnings. The article referenced Banner being low on cash and sleeping in his van (being homeless)early in his career. If you believe in God, His power and absoluteness, you know that nothing is coincidental or happenstance. I came across a scripture that reminded me of Banner and his struggle.

Deuteronomy 8:2
"And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether you wouldest keep his commandments, or no."

There was nothing coincidental about Banner (or any of us for that matter) going through struggles. God will put us through spiritual tests to ensure that we can handle and not take for granted the blessings he will bestow upon us.
God sees our hearts. Banner is a humble soldier for the Lord. Its not hard to tell with all that he does and continues to do for the community at large. He is the voice for the voiceless (for the Sean Bell's, for the Jena 6's, for the victims of Katrina, etc.)
I dont know him but ....Thank you David Banner! For standing up for what you believe to be true! For being courageous! For having heart and soul! For wearing your heart on your sleeve! For being so dope! For being an inspiration! For loving your people.

We all need to continue to support and celebrate men like him!! I plan to!

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