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A few weeks ago, XXL spoke with Mississippi rapper David Banner about his role in recent film Lee Daniels' The Butler, in which he plays the lead character's brother, Earl Gaines. In the exclusive interview, Banner spoke about his budding career as a film actor, and even went on to mention that he'd directed a film of his own, a short called Walking With Gods...

Lee Daniels’ new film The Butler was plagued by adversity long before moviegoers flocked to theaters to see Forest Whitaker as the White House butler who served through eight administrations during America’s most politically vital years, including the pivotal Civil Rights era...

With the release of his new film The Butler just two days away (August 16), expectations are exceptionally high for famed director Lee Daniels' fourth feature film. Butler, which tells the story of Eugene Allen—a real-life butler who worked in the White House for 34 years (or eight Presidential terms)—features an all-star ensemble cast with performances from Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Terren