That Crooked 'Sipp

That Crook'd Simp from david banner 2/2
by MasterYoshi3

Remember I mentioned in an earlier post that David Banner talked about his cartoon, the Crooked 'Sipp? I found out the cartoon is being made into a movie.
Here is orginal press on the cartoon.
Mississippi native, David Banner, debuted his Adult Swim cartoon, That Crook’d Sipp, Sunday (May 13) on the Cartoon Network. The show is set in Mississippi and focuses on the Beauregards, a white family from the 1800’s trying to integrate into today’s society. Banner plays the main character, Virgil, who is an entrepreneur and manager of a hip-hop group, the Sweat Tea Monsters. All of the show’s story lines are loosely based around Banner’s own experiences. “I have always loved Adult Swim cartoons, especially The Boondocks,” says Banner. “There are messages to be heard within the humorous storylines of series like these and this one will be no different. There are things that need to be talked about in our communities and when you’re dealing with a lot of young, black males, they’re angry. I felt that by addressing some of the issues whilst making them laugh, might get the point across more effectively.”


Here is an exerpt of an interview about his love for cartoons!

David Banner: Aw, man! First of all I’d like to say I’m a big cartoon fan. Like as gangsta as people think I am and know I am and seen me do the shit that I’ve done in the past I’ve always loved cartoons. I’m talking about from Voltron to Powerpuff Girls, all the way through. (laughs) You know what I’m saying how most people loud acting like they don’t be acting The Justice League knowing they love The Teen Titans. Nigga c’mon! I’m a cartoon fanatic homie! Straight up! So for me I just try to stay true to what I love. You know what I’m saying? And it’s easy for me. We performed, we done acting. Actually, doing a cartoon is ten times easier because all you do is get in the booth… it’s talking. You know what I’m saying? So you don’t have the pressure of the cameras, all that kind of stuff. You can be whoever the fuck you wanna be.

David Banner: I think when you’re doing cartoons you’re a little bit more free to be who you want to be because can’t nobody see you. Like, people are so into their image and what people are going to think if they see them play this part or that part. When you play cartoons and when you’re in a cartoon you just do whatever the fuck you want to. Act as silly as you want to, just be you. Whatever it is. You ain’t a gangsta all the time. You ain’t a killer all the time. The softest nigga ain’t soft all the time. You know what I’m saying? So, when you have the opportunity to really touch on all of the stuff that you’ve got inside of you, I think that helps you become a more well rounded person.

Source:http://www.hiphopclub.biz/artist/davidbanner07.html
http://thebeatnikscelebritygossip.com/2007/05/15/rapper-david-banners-cartoon-on-adult-swim/

"What About Us?"

Look at the vintage footage of Banner on Def Poetry!

"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!