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Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987) is an American rapper, actor and record producer. He is best known as Lil Bow Wow or Bow Wow. He is listed in the Guinness World Records as the "youngest solo rapper to ever hit number one".[BlackNews.com. Bow Wow: The Fast and Furious 3 Interview. Retrieved on June 15, 2006.]
Biography
Early life
Bow Wow was born in Reynoldsburg, Ohio,[Dispatch.com. BOW WOW: A LIFE. Retrieved on June 16, 2006.] a suburb of Columbus, to Teresa and Alfonso Moss. His father left the family (though Bow Wow claims they are still in contact), and his mother re-married to Rodney Caldwell; Bow Wow grew up with his step-father and has two step-siblings. When he was five, he started his career in rap using the moniker "Kid Gangsta". One year later, in 1993, he performed at a Chronic tour in Columbus, and was noted by rapper Snoop Dogg, who subsequently gave him a stage name, "Lil' Bow Wow".
Career
In 2000, he released his first album, Beware of Dog and became a successful recording artist under Dupri's mentorship; the same year, Bow Wow's single, "Bounce With Me", was also successful.
Bow Wow made his acting debut in 2002's Like Mike, where he starred as a young orphan who gets a shot at the NBA. He also co-starred with Cedric the Entertainer, Vanessa Williams, and Solange Knowles in Johnson Family Vacation. Bow Wow has appeared in commercials for Twix, Chewits [Campbell Soup Company|Campbells]], and Verbs. He has participated, as the headlining act, in every Scream Tour except for the last. He was featured in one of Jojo's songs "Baby It's You." Bow Wow also performed live with Chris Brown at the 2006 Kids' Choice Awards on Nickelodeon and appears on rapper Miss Nana's album I Got The Hood, Volume 1 as a host.
In 2005, Bow Wow released his fourth album, Wanted, on which he once again worked with Jermaine Dupri. There were claims that Bow Wow was dating singer Ciara, and later on those rumors were found true.In Vibe Magazine of October 2005, Bow Wow and Ciara openly talked about their relationship with one another and the rapper stated,"I got a girl that just about every guy wants, and she got a man that just about every girl wants." But in April 2006, there were rumors that the two had broken up because of the stories that Bow Wow was caught cheating on Ciara with a stripper. The rapper stated that the rumors were all just made up stories. A spokesperson for Ciara told that, "The two have broken up..." and that,"The breakup wasn't amicable..."
Bow Wow is currently working on his fifth studio album and expects the project to be out in December of 2006. Bow Wow describes the album as "edgier" than his last one;[MTV.com. Bow Wow Planning A Very Early Retirement After Next Album. Retrieved on June 26, 2006.] he has also noted that the album, which he describes as his biggest to date, may also be his last.[MTV.com. Scream Tour Organizer Eyeing Chris Brown, Ne-Yo For Fifth Installment. Retrieved on June 15, 2006.gt; Bow Wow has also committed to appearing in at least two more film roles. The script for one of the films, named Mr. President, is currently being re-written.]
Bow Wow has been dubbed as "The Prince of Hip-Hop" and "Mr. 106 & Park"
Bow Wow became the second celebrity to appear on the reality prank show, Punk'd, more than two times. During his first appearance, he was tricked by Ashton Kutcher for losing some borrowed jewelry. The second time involved singer Omarion.
Bow Wow's fifth album The Price of Fame will be released on December 19, 2006. It is lead off by the single "Shortie Like Mine," which debuted at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100. On Access granted for "Shortie Like Mine," he talked about the song being about everything that he's experienced in the last 8 months. The album, he said, has to do with all he's experienced in the last year and a half, and basically dealing the "The Price Of Fame."
Bow Wow stated that this may be his last album for a while.
Bow Wow has recently cut off his signature braids for the second time in his career.
Bow Wow owns his own McDonalds in Atlanta,Ga
Bow Wow was a guest star on the television show Smallville in November 2006 in the episode entitled "Fallout".
Bow Wow's cartoon "Homeboyz" debuts on MTV late Dec/early Jan.
Bow Wow owns a shoe store in Atlanta, Ga, along with radio personality Greg Street, called "Prestigious".
Discography
Albums
Singles
External links
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