| Intro | American comedian and rapper |
| Is |
Comedian Actor Stand-up comedian |
| From | United States of America |
| Type |
Entertainment Film, TV, Stage & Radio Humor |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 12 June 1977, Jacksonville, United States of America |
| Age: | 43 years |
| Star sign | Gemini |
Roland Powell, better known by his stage name Lil Duval, is an American stand-up comedian and recording artist. In 2005, he was a finalist on BET’s comedy competition series Coming to the Stage. Powell is a series regular to the MTV2 shows Guy Code and Hip Hop Squares. From 2013 to 2014 he hosted the video show Ain’t That America on MTV2.
Early life
Roland Powell was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He adopted the stage name “Lil Duval” to pay homage to his birthplace, Duval County, Florida. After graduating from First Coast High School, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. Powell is of African American heritage, but through his grandfather, is of Bahamian descent.
Duval released his first solo single and music video on April 1, 2014 entitled “Wat Dat Mouf Do?” featuring Trae tha Truth. In 2018, he released “Smile Bitch (Living My Best Life)” featuring Snoop Dogg and Ball Greezy, and the single peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Filmography
- Clean Up Man (2005) – Keith
- Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010) – Aaron
- Highway (2012) – Earl
- Scary Movie 5 (2013) – Kendra’s Brother
- School Dance (2014) – Bam Bam
- Meet the Blacks (2016) – Cronut
- Grow House (2017) – Darius
- The Trap (2019) – Darryl
- Meet the Blacks 2:The House Next Door (2019)
Discography
- Singles
- “Smile Bitch (Living My Best Life)” featuring Snoop Dogg and Ball Greezy (2018)
Music video appearances
In addition to stand-up comedy, Powell also writes for Ozone magazine. He has also appeared in several music videos including:
- Diamond In Tha Back by Ludacris
- “Smile Bitch” by Lil Duval feat. Snoop Dogg & Ball Greezy
- “Get Low” by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
- “Rubber Band Man” by T.I.
- “24’s” by T.I.
- “Be Easy” by T.I.
- “Whatever You Like” by T.I.
- “What Up, What’s Haapnin’ by T.I.
- “No Matter What” by T.I.
- “That’s Right” by Big Kuntry King
- “Ain’t I” by Yung L.A.
- “Fairytales” by Wale
- “It’s Goin’ Down” by Yung Joc
- “Coffee Shop” by Yung Joc
- “Shawty” by Plies
- “My President” by Young Jeezy
- “I’m On 2.0” by Trae tha Truth
- “Lookin’ Boy” by Hotstylz
- “Ain’t No Way Around It (Remix)” by DJ Drama
- “FDB” by Young Dro
- “Choices (Yup)” by E-40
- ”Red Cup” By E-40 Feat. T-Pain, Kid Ink And B.o.B
- “Law” by Yo Gotti
- “Kill ‘Em Wit The Shoulders” by Snoop Dogg
- House party by Meek Mill
- “Tattoo” by D4L
“Shoulder lean” by Young Dro
Stand up performances
- BET ComicView (2005 and 2013)
- All Star Comedy Jam – Live from Orlando (2012)
- Cedric the Entertainer: Starting Lineup (2002)