Shad Gregory Moss, commonly known by the stage name of Bow Wow or Lil Bow Wow, is a famous American rap artist, record producer, actor, as well as a television show host. Bow Wow rose to prominence in 2000, after the release of his debut album called “Beware of Dog”, which was co-produced by Jermaine Dupri and Michael Mauldin. “Beware of Dog” produced 4 singles, namely “Bounce with Me” with Xscape, “Puppy Love” featuring Jagged Edge, “Bow Wow” with Snoop Dogg and “Ghetto Girls”. Upon its release, the album managed to sell more than 101,000 copies during its debut week, and a year later received a double-Platinum certification from the RIAA. To date, Bow Wow has released six albums, with the 7th album called “Underrated” scheduled to come out in 2015.
Bow Wow Net Worth $3 Million
Aside from rapping, Bow Wow has excelled as a talented actor, making his first film appearance in Kevin Bray’s action comedy film called “All About the Benjamins”, which featured a cast of Ice Cube, Eva Mendes, Mike Epps, and Carmen Chaplin. That same year, in 2002, Bow Wow played a lead role in John Schultz’s film entitled “Like Mike”, which included cameo appearances from such NBA stars as Shaquille O’Neal, Vince Carter, Allen Iverson, and Steve Nash among many others. Currently, Bow Wow is working on an upcoming movie called “Fast & Furious 7”.
A well-known rapper and actor, how rich is Bow Wow? According to sources, in 2012 Bow Wow received a salary of $500,000 for his role in “Allegiance”, while in 2013 he added a sum of $1 million for hosting the “106 & Park” video show set up. In regards to his wealth, Bow Wow’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million in 2017, which has diminished over time due to unpaid child support contributions and taxes.
Bow Wow was born in 1987 in Columbus, Ohio. Bow Wow’s music career started when he was 11 years old, when he met the record producer and rapper Jermaine Dupri, who significantly contributed to Bow Wow’s fame. Following the success of his debut album, Bow Wow came out with “Doggy Bag” the following year, which was released to largely positive feedback from the listeners. “Doggy Bag” spawned two singles, and managed to sell over 320,000 copies during its debut week. The album later received a Platinum certification, since it sold more than 1 million copies in the United States alone. Bow Wow followed his rapping career with “Unleashed”, “Wanted” and “The Price of Fame”. Bow Wow’s contributions to music have been acknowledged with BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards and Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards.
Aside from rapping, Bow Wow took up a career in acting. After his success with “Like Mike”, Bow Wow went on to appear in lead roles in the “Johnson Family Vacation” starring Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey and Solange Knowles, and “Roll Bounce”, where he co-starred alongside Chi McBride, Mike Epps, and Meagan Good.
A famous rap artist, Bow Wow has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards - Rap Single of the Year (2001), Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards - Favorite Male Singer (2001)
Record Labels
Columbia, Bad Boy, So So De, Cash Money, Republic
Albums
Beware Of Dog (2000), Doggy Bag (2001), Unleashed (2003), The Price Of Fame (2006), Wanted (2005), The Price of Fame (2006), New Jack City II (2009), NYLTH (2017), Underrated, Face Off (with Omarion, 2007)
Music Groups
Bow Wow Wow (since 1980)
Nominations
NAACP Image Awards, Black Reel Awards, Teen Choice Awards, Young Artist Awards, Vibe Awards (2005), Soul Train Music Awards (2001)
Movies
Like Mike (2002), Roll Bounce (2005), Johnson Family Vacation, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), Lottery Ticket (2010), Scary Movie 5 (2013), Allegiance (2013)
TV Shows
Entourage, CSI: Cyber ('til 2016)
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Preparing for his summer Scream Tour IV with Omarion, B5, Marques Houston, Bobby Valentino, and Pretty Ricky. [July 2005]
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Finished his Scream Tour on September 4th 2005. [September 2005]
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Releasing his third album "Unleashed" [July 2003]
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Releasing his new album Wanted. [July 2005]
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Currently working with his record label LBW Ent. Bow Wow is also working on his collaboration album, "Face Off", with Omarion which is due out December 4, 2007. [July 2007]
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From 26th December 2005 through 1st January 2006, in concert on the Holiday Jam Tour. Bow Wow created this tour himself. [December 2005]
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Bow Wow has just released his much anticipated 5th album, The Price Of Fame. He will be touring in the summer of 2007. Bow Wow is also currently working on some movies. [December 2006]
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Has one daughter, Shai.
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Earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest rapper to have a No. 1 hit (with the 2000 track "Bounce with Me").
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Was accompanied by singer Ciara to the MTV Video Music Awards in 2005.
Performed the theme song to "All That" on stage at their 10th anniversary special. The original theme song from 1995 featured Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and is still used before every episode. Had she not passed away, Lil Bow Wow would not have had to sing the theme at the anniversary special.
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Is a straight-A student.
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"Drove" Madonna's rhinestone encrusted limosine onstage before opening the door for her during the 2000 Grammy Awards telecast.