Bow Wow (rapper)
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 Bow Wow performing in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shad Gregory Moss |
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| Born | March 9, 1987 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio) better known as Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow ) is an American rapper and actor. His career began when he was discovered by rapper Snoop Dogg in the late 1990s. He finally got introduced to producer Jermaine Dupri and was signed to Dupri's label, So So Def Recordings. He released his first album, Beware of Dog, in 2000 (as Lil' Bow Wow). The album was followed by Doggy Bag a year later.
He won a Billboard Music Award for Single of the Year for his song "Bow Wow (That's My Name)". Moss started alongside Crispin Glover in the sports movie Like Mike, released in 2002.
Personal life
He has two children: a daughter named Shai (born April 2012) and a son (born September 2020).
Studio albums
- 2000 - Beware of Dog
- 2001 - Doggy Bag
- 2003 - Unleashed
- 2005 - Wanted
- 2006 - Price of Fame
- 2009 - New Jack City II
Collaboration albums
- 2007 - Face Off (with Omarion)
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Carmen: A Hip Hopera | Jalil | Supporting role |
| 2002 | All About the Benjamins | Kelly | Cameo |
| Like Mike | Calvin Cambridge | Lead role | |
| 2004 | Johnson Family Vacation | Divirnius James "D.J." Johnson | Lead role |
| 2005 | Roll Bounce | Xavier "X" Smith | Lead role |
| 2006 | The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift | Twinkie | Supporting role |
| 2009 | Hurricane Season | Gary Davis | Supporting role |
| 2010 | Lottery Ticket | Kevin Carson | Lead role |
| 2011 | Who Is Shad Moss? | Himself | Documentary |
| Madea’s Big Happy Family | Byron Watkins | Lead role | |
| 2013 | Scary Movie 5 | Eric | |
| Allegiance | Specialist Chris Reyes | ||
| 2015 | Furious 7 | Twinkie | Uncredited; Archival footage |
| 2021 | F9 | Supporting role (credited as Shad Moss) | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | The Steve Harvey Show | Himself | Episode: "No Free Samples" |
| Moesha | Ray | Episode: "That's My Mama" | |
| 2006 | Smallville | Baern | Episode: "Fallout" |
| 2008 | Ugly Betty | Himself | Episode: "Zero Worship" |
| Entourage | Charlie | Recurring role | |
| 2011 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Dante | Episodes: "4-1-1", "Smokin Like a Virgin" |
| 2012–14 | 106 & Park | Himself | Host |
| 2015–16 | CSI: Cyber | Brody "Baby Face" Nelson | Series regular (credited as Shad Moss) |
| 2017–present | Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta | Himself | Main cast |
| 2020 | The Masked Singer | Frog | Finished third |
Awards and nominations
- 2001, Viewer's Choice "Bow Wow (That's My Name)" (Won)
- 2006, Best Collaboration "Like You" (with Ciara) (Nominated)
- 2007, Viewer's Choice "Shortie Like Mine" (with Chris Brown) (Nominated)
- 2001, Rap Single of the Year "Bow Wow (That's My Name)" (Won)
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
- 2004, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles – Sales "Let's Get Down" (with Baby) (Nominated)
- 2006, Hot Rap Track "Like You" (with Ciara) (Nominated)
- 2003, Best Breakthrough Performance – Viewer's Choice: Like Mike (Nominated)
- 2006, Best Collaboration "Let Me Hold You" (with Omarion) (Nominated)
- 2008, Outstanding Duo or Group (with Omarion) (Nominated)
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
- 2001, Favorite Male Singer (Won)
- 2006, Favorite Male Singer (Nominated)
- 2008, Favorite Male Singer (Nominated)
- 2001, Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist "Bounce with Me" (with Xscape) (Nominated)
- 2007, Choice Music: Male Artist (Nominated)
- 2008, Choice Music: R&B Track "Hey Baby (Jump Off)" (with Omarion) (Nominated)
- 2009, Choice Music: Rap Artist (Nominated)
- 2005, Coolest Collabo "Like You" (with Ciara) (Nominated)
- 2003, Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor: Like Mike (Nominated)
References
- ↑ SourceStaff. "BOW WOW IS NOT DELUSIONAL AND WAS VERY MUCH AFFILIATED WITH DEATH ROW". The Source. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Scary Movie V (2013)". Cinemablend.com. April 12, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
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