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. 

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 Notes2001Carmen: A Hip HoperaJalilSupporting role2002All About the BenjaminsKellyCameoLike MikeCalvin CambridgeLead role2004Johnson Family VacationDivirnius James "D.J." JohnsonLead role2005Roll BounceXavier "X" SmithLead role2006The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo DriftTwinkieSupporting role2009Hurricane SeasonGary DavisSupporting role2010Lottery TicketKevin CarsonLead role2011Who Is Shad Moss?HimselfDocumentaryMadea’s Big Happy FamilyByron WatkinsLead role2013Scary Movie 5EricAllegianceSpecialist Chris Reyes 2015Furious 7TwinkieUncredited; Archival footage 2021F9 Supporting role (credited as Shad Moss)

 Television 
 Year Title Role Notes2001The Steve Harvey ShowHimselfEpisode: "No Free Samples"MoeshaRayEpisode: "That's My Mama"2006SmallvilleBaernEpisode: "Fallout"2008Ugly BettyHimselfEpisode: "Zero Worship"EntourageCharlieRecurring role2011The Secret Life of the American TeenagerDanteEpisodes: "4-1-1", "Smokin Like a Virgin"2012–14106 & ParkHimselfHost2015–16CSI: CyberBrody "Baby Face" NelsonSeries regular (credited as Shad Moss)2017–presentGrowing Up Hip Hop: AtlantaHimselfMain cast2020The Masked SingerFrogFinished 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)

References

Category:1987 births
Category:Living people
Category:African-American rappers
Category:Singers from Ohio
Category:Rappers from Ohio
Category:Pop rappers
Category:American movie actors
Category:Actors from Columbus, Ohio
Category:Musicians from Columbus, Ohio
Category:Singers from Columbus, Ohio
Category:Trap musicians