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Daily Inspiration: Meet Christopher Slap Davis

Today we’d like to introduce you to Christopher Slap Davis.

Christopher Slap Davis

Christopher Slap, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’m Christopher Slap Davis an actor known for my roles in films like The Pickup (2025) with Eddie Murphy, No Honor Loyalty or Love (2024) with Lil Boosie, Tears of A Hustler 3 (2025), Tyler Perry’s Beauty In Black (2025), & Memoir Of a Gemini (2026). The “Slap” nickname also identifies me as a rapper from Birmingham, Alabama, associated with the Moniker Somethin’ Like A Playa (SLAP). I started his career as a very talented, CLEAN, neo-soul style lyricist. I’m an International Artist who has performed over 600 shows in the United States, blessed the stage in Nassau, Bahamas; Manchester, London; Cozumel, Mexico; & Quebec, Canada as well! I transition from an artist to an actor around summer of 2019. Now known for roles in independent films, TV shows and movies, with several projects listed from 2021-2026, and I will continue to elevate my position in the industry. Giving back to my community is very important to me; much expected from a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. SLAP the Actor, I wants to keep God first, work hard and be a true role model and inspiration to all!

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Not at all! Music was a rocky road, some ups and downs. The money didn’t add up to the small accolades I did have. Film was not easy either. 2020 I got slowed down due to covid. 2023 I got slowed down due to the writers strike but, I kept going hard, finding alternatives.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Acting: The Pickup (2025) with Eddie Murphy & Pete Davidson, No Honor Loyalty or Love (2024) with Lil Boosie & Rich Homie Quan, Tears of A Hustler 3 (2025) with O’Shea Russell, Tyler Perry’s Beauty In Black (2025), The Transporter (2022), Trouble Man (2025) with Mike Epps & Michael Jai White, Kountry Wayne Skits (2025), & Memoir Of a Gemini (2026). 7 Nationals commercials, & over 300 music videos,

Rapper: I have worked with major artists like Future (A1FBG/Epic Records), Shawnna (Def Jam), T-Pain (Konvict/RCA), BJ Lomas (BT Express), & B.O.B. (Grand Hustle). Also he has performed and/or opened for major Hip-Hop/Rap artists like Rick Ross (Maybach Music Group), Young Dro (Grand Hustle), 2 Chainz (G.O.O.D Music), Travis Porter (RCA), Shawty-Lo (D4L/Asylum Records), Gorilla Zoe (Block Ent/Bad Boy), Yelawolf (Shady/Interscope), Ace Hood (Def Jam), and Young Jeezy (CTE/Def Jam).

So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
God, family, & progression. Helping the world move forward in all aspects of life. I want to be great in anything I do, and help others achieve that as well.

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