David Banner joined the now growing list of Hip-Hop artists to make an appearance at “Occupy Wall Street” earlier today in New York City. Other notable rappers including Kanye West and Talbi Kweli visited “Liberty Park” in the past week to show their support of the movement. Banner, who is no stranger to activism, has been heavily involved in social issues dating back years most importantly his work with the Hurricane Katrina victims where he opened up his home to evacuees. Read more...

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