Bow Wow (rapper)

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.

Bow Wow
Bow Wow performing in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Shad Gregory Moss
Also known as	Lil' Bow Wow Kid Gangsta
Born	(1987-03-09) March 9, 1987 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop pop pop rap R&B alternative hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter actor television host broadcaster
Years active	1993–present
Labels	LBW Bad Boy (current) Cash Money Republic Sony Urban Columbia So So Def Death Row (former)

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
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
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

BET Awards

• 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)

Billboard Music Awards

• 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)

Black Reel Awards

• 2003, Best Breakthrough Performance – Viewer's Choice: Like Mike (Nominated)

MTV Video Music Awards Japan

• 2006, Best Collaboration "Let Me Hold You" (with Omarion) (Nominated)

NAACP Image Awards

• 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)

Soul Train Music Awards

• 2001, Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist "Bounce with Me" (with Xscape) (Nominated)

Teen Choice Awards

• 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)

Vibe Awards

• 2005, Coolest Collabo "Like You" (with Ciara) (Nominated)

Young Artist Awards

• 2003, Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor: Like Mike (Nominated)