Roland Powell (born June 12, 1977), better known by his stage name Lil Duval, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. In 2005, he was a finalist on

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's comedy competition series ''Coming to the Stage''. Powell is a series regular to the

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shows ''

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'' and ''

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''. From 2013 to 2014 he hosted the video show '' Ain't That America'' on MTV2.

Early life

Roland Powell was born on June 12, 1977 and raised in

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. He adopted the stage name "Lil Duval" to pay homage to his birthplace, Duval County, Florida. After graduating from

First Coast High School First Coast High School is a comprehensive public high school in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. It was opened concurrently with its sister school, Mandarin High School. The school is one of 47 high schools in the Duval County School Dist ...

, he relocated to

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. Duval released his first solo single and music video on April 1, 2014, entitled "Wat Dat Mouf Do?" featuring

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. In 2018, he released "

Smile Bitch "Smile Bitch" (also known as "Smile (Living My Best Life)") is a song by American stand-up comedian Lil Duval, featuring guest vocals by American rappers Snoop Dogg and Ball Greezy, and co-written by Mitchelle’l. It contains a sample of "Curious ...

(Living My Best Life)" featuring

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and

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, and the single peaked at number 56 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

Filmography

* ''Clean Up Man'' (2005) – Keith * '' Stomp the Yard: Homecoming'' (2010) – Aaron * ''Highway'' (2012) – Earl * ''

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'' (2013) – Kendra's Brother * ''

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'' (2014) – Bam Bam * ''

Meet the Blacks ''Meet the Blacks'' is a 2016 American black comedy horror film directed by Deon Taylor, written by Taylor and Nicole DeMasi, and is a parody of the 2013 film ''The Purge''. It stars Mike Epps, Gary Owen, Zulay Henao, Lil Duval, Bresha Webb, ...

'' (2016) – Cronut * ''

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'' (2017) – Darius * ''The Trap'' (2019) – Darryl * '' The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2'' (2021) – Cronut

Discography

;Singles * "Wat Dat Mouf Do" (2014) * "

(Living My Best Life)" featuring

and Ball Greezy (2018) * "Nasty", with

Jacquees Rodriquez Jacquees Broadnax (born April 15, 1994), better known as Jacquees (pronounced jah-kwees), is an American singer, songwriter, and rapper from Decatur, Georgia. In 2015, he signed a recording and management contract with Cash Money Reco ...

and

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(2020) * "Don't Worry Be Happy"https://40music.com/charts/music/1533710257/dont-worry-be-happy-feat-t-i-single-lil-duval (featuring T.I.) (2020) * "Big Sexy Thang" with

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(2022)

Music video appearances

In addition to stand-up comedy, Powell also writes for ''

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'' magazine. He has also appeared in several music videos including: *"Diamond In Tha Back" by

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" by Lil Duval feat.

& Ball Greezy *" Get Low" by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz *"

Rubber Band Man "Rubber Band Man" is a song by American rapper T.I., released December 30, 2003 as the third single from his second studio album ''Trap Muzik'' (2003). Production from David Banner was noted by music reviewers, particularly the ascending organ ...

" by T.I. *"

24's "24's" is a song by American hip hop recording artist T.I., released April 29, 2003, as the lead single from his second studio album ''Trap Muzik'' (2003). It is his first song to enter the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 78 on th ...

" by T.I. *" Be Easy" by T.I. *"

Whatever You Like "Whatever You Like" is a song by the American rapper T.I., released as the lead single (second overall) from his sixth studio album, ''Paper Trail'' (2008). The song was written by T.I. and David Siegel, alongside the song's producer Jim Jonsi ...

" by T.I. *"

What Up, What's Haapnin' "What Up, What's Haapnin'" is a song by American rapper T.I., released on September 2, 2008, as the fifth single from his sixth studio album ''Paper Trail'' (2008). The song, which was produced by high-profile American record producer Drumma Boy, ...

by T.I. *" No Matter What" by T.I. *"That's Right" by

Big Kuntry King Sean Merrett (born November 1, 1978), better known by his stage name Big Kuntry King, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is perhaps best known as a member of Southern hip hop group Pimp $quad Click, along with longtime friend and f ...

Ain't I "Ain't I" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Yung L.A., released as his debut single on November 25, 2008 via Grand Hustle and Interscope Records. The song was intended to be the lead single from his then-debut album ''Futuristic Lel ...

" by

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*"Fairytales" by Wale *" It's Goin' Down" by

Yung Joc Jasiel Amon Robinson (born September 20, 1980), better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper. He is best known for his 2006 hit single " It's Goin' Down". and as a feature on T-Pain's US number-one single "Buy U a Drank (Shawt ...

*" Coffee Shop" by Yung Joc *" Shawty" by Plies *" My President" by

Young Jeezy Jay Wayne Jenkins (born September 28, 1977), known by his stage name Jeezy (or Young Jeezy), is an American rapper. Signing to Def Jam Recordings in 2004, his major label debut, '' Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101'', was released the followin ...

I'm On "I'm On" is a song by American rapper Trae tha Truth featuring fellow American rappers Wiz Khalifa, Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi, & Wale and American singer Poo Bear, also known as MDMA. The song was released as a digital download on . "I'm On" originall ...

2.0" by

*" Lookin' Boy" by

Hotstylz Hotstylz is an American hip hop group from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2007. The trio, composed of Midwest rappers Krazee, Meatball and Raydio G, is signed to fellow American rapper Yung Joc's Swagg Team, distributed by Jive/RCA Records. In ...

*"Ain't No Way Around It (Remix)" by

DJ Drama Tyree Cinque Simmons (born April 22, 1978), professionally known as DJ Drama, is an American DJ, record executive and music promoter. He is the co-founder (with Don Cannon) of Generation Now, an Atlantic Records imprint with artists including ...

*" FDB" by

Young Dro D'Juan Montrel Hart (born January 15, 1979), better known by his stage name Young Dro, is an American rapper. After gaining recognition with his regional hit song "Yes Sir", from his 2002 independent album ''I Got That Dro'', Young Dro aligned ...

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" by

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*"Red Cup" By E-40 Feat. T-Pain, Kid Ink And B.o.B *"

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" by

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*"Kill 'Em Wit The Shoulders" by

*"House Party" by

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*"Tattoo" by

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" by

*"Can't Go For That" by

2 Chainz Tauheed K. Epps (born September 12, 1977), known professionally as 2 Chainz (or Tity Boi), is an American rapper. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he initially gained recognition as one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, al ...

feat.

Ty Dolla Sign Tyrone William Griffin Jr. (born April 13, 1982), known professionally as Ty Dolla Sign (stylized as Ty Dolla $ign or Ty$), is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He first gained major recognition in 2010 for his feature on Ameri ...

& Lil Duval *"Drankin N Smokin" by

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feat.

Lil Uzi Vert Symere Bysil Woods ( ; born July 31, 1995), known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. They are characterized by their face tattoo, facial tattoos, facial piercings, eccentric hairstyles and androgynous ...

Stand up performances

* ''BET

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'' (2005 and 2013) * ''All Star Comedy Jam – Live from Orlando'' (2012) * ''Cedric the Entertainer: Starting Lineup'' (2002)

References

External links

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