Born name
Shad Gregory Moss
nickname
The Wow Book, The Weezy Book, The Wizzle Book, Shad Moss, LB Dub
Artist name
Bow Wow, Lil ‘Bow Wow
Sun sign
fish
Place of birth
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Residence
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
nationality
training
The rapper is known to drop out of school for the most part since his musical career flourished at the age of 13.
But he attended Hannah J. Ashton Middle School for his 5th and 6th grades and went on to Reynoldsburg High School for his 7th grade graduation.
occupation
Rapper, actor, TV presenter
family
- Father – Alfonso Moss
- Mutter – Teresa Caldwell
- Siblings – Erica Caldwell (Sister)
Manager
Bow Wow is affiliated with United Talent Agency , California, USA.
Genre
HipHop
instruments
Vocals
Labels
So So Def, Columbia Records, Cash Records, Republic Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm
weight
148 lbs or 67 kg
girlfriend/spouse
Bow Wow has been romantically linked to –
Jhene Aiko – American singer and songwriter Jhene Aiko has dated Bow Wow in the past.Ciara (2004-2006) – Ciara Princess Harris, who is better known by her name Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress and model. The pair began dating when Ciara starred in Bow Wow’s 2004 Like You. The relationship ended within two years in 2006 due to the rapper’s other relationships.Angela Simmons (2006-2014) – Angela Simmons, an American socialite, businesswoman, and daughter of hip-hop legend Rev Run, began dating the rapper in May 2006. However, the couple had met in late 2004 during a photo shoot. Their relationship was never constant and lasted seven years. They also got engaged around this time in February 2012. However, they officially split in April 2014.Dollicia Bryan (2007) – Actress and model Dollicia Bryan was in a brief relationship with the rapper. They began in May 2007 after Dollicia appeared in Bow Wow’s video. The relationship ended in July 2007.Melody Thornton (2008) – Another singer-songwriter, Melody Thornton was in a brief relationship with Bow Wow from April 2008 to June 2008.K. Michelle – When singer Kimberly Michelle appeared on the reality TV show Love & Hip Hop , it was rumored that she was dating Bow Wow.Karrine Steffans (2008) – American author of the ‘Vixen’ series and model for multi-platinum rap artist videos, dated Bow Wow for a brief period in 2008.Teairra Mari (2009-2010) – American singer, songwriter, actress, model and dancer Teairra Mari was in a relationship with Bow Wow from October 2009 to July 2010.Joie Chavis (2010-2011) – Model and fitness trainer, JoieChavis also dated Bow Wow in the past. The couple have one daughter, Shai Moss, who was born on April 27, 2011. The couple met during a photo shoot in March 2010 and split in February 2011.Kat Stacks (2010) – Adult model and groupie Kat Stacks had an encounter with Bow Wow in May 2010.Simply Jess (2011) – Model and club promoter Simply Jess has briefly dated Bow Wow in the past. Their relationship began in June 2011 and ended in November 2011.Draya Michele (2013) – In June 2013, actresses Draya and Bow Wow were spotted getting cozy at a nightclub. They were also later seen making out.Ayisha Diaz (2014) – Dominican model Ayisha Diaz is said to have dated Bow Wow in 2014.Erica Mena (2014-2015) – American actress, model, authorErica Mena began dating Bow Wow in March 2014. The couple got engaged after dating for six months in September 2014. They split in 2015.race/ethnicity
Schwarz
hair colour
Schwarz
eye color
hazel
sexual orientation
Just
distinguishing features
- Tattooed arms and chest
- Rap Style
measurements
The exact dimensions of the rapper are not available. His body specifications can be –
- Chest – 96.5 cm or 38 inches
- Arms/biceps – 30.5 cm (12 in)
- Waist – 76 cm or 30 inches
shoe size
10 (US) or 9.5 (UK)
brand promotion
As Lil Bow Wow, the rapper appeared in a TV commercial for chocolate brand Twix .
Bow Wow also appeared in Campbell’s Soup He has also appeared in “Hot Pocket” commercials with Kate Upton and Snoop Dogg.
The promotional songs for Candy Crush Soda Saga and Joyful Heart Foundation TV commercials are also sung by Bow Wow.
Religion
Born again Christian
Known for
Bow Wow is best known for his debut album, Beware of the Dog was released on September 26, 2000 (when he was 13) and sold around two million copies.
He is also known for his later publications Wanted ‘ (2005), ‘ The Price of Fame ‘ (2006) and ‘ Face Out ‘ (2007).
First album
Bow Wow debuted in 2000 at the age of 13 with his album Beware the Dog, released through So So Def and Columbia Records. It was certified 2x Platinum in the US, having sold nearly 2,000,000 copies in the country.
first movie
Bow Wow first appeared in a supporting role as Jalil in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera , which was released in 2001.
First TV show
Bow Wow first appeared as himself in The WB’s episode “No Free Samples” of the sitcom The Steve Harvey Show that aired in 2001.
Personal trainer
Shad Moss, popularly known as BowWow, believes in healthy living. Hence, he maintains a regular exercise routine that includes going to the gym. However, he attributes his slim figure to his good genes. He likes to eat burgers and potato chips, but does not overeat. His physique bears no signs of bodybuilding, but neither does it have fat to spoil the looks.
Bow Wow favorite things
- Possession – gold rope and pendant with green, blue and white diamonds
- Bathroom Fixtures – A large shower
- Drink – Hawaiian punch
- Car – Orange and black Lamborghini
- Celebrity – Hillary Clinton
- Sports – swimming and basketball
- Food / Cuisine – Italian
- TV Show – Monday Night Football (1970-Present)
- Football Team – Atlanta Falcons
- Movie – Scar Face (1983)
Bow wow facts
Bow Wow made his film debut in a starring role in the 2002 film Like Mike .Bow Wow dropped Lil from his name with the release of his third album, Unleashed.The rapper began taking an interest in rapping from the tender age of three. Going by the moniker “Kid Gangsta,” he began his career in a relaxing way. At the age of six he became interested in NWABow Wow was discovered by famous rapper Snoop Dogg in 1993 after performing at a concert in Los Angeles. Snoop Dogg actually gave him the pet name Lil ‘Bow Wow.Bow Wow was assisted in shaping his career by producer Jermaine Dupri. He met Jermaine in 1998 at the age of eleven.The rapper also faced several legal issues. One is a court order to pay $3,000 a month in child support.Bow Wow was reportedly broke on October 2, 2012. It was reported that he was only making $4,000 a month and had $1,500 in his bank account.The rapper is also known to have his own clothing line called “Shago”.The rapper holds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest rapper to hit the #1 chart with his 2000 hit “Bounce with Me.”Bow Wow can be followed on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.ncG1vNJzZmiqnqN7r7OOm6awZaekxG60xKKeoaxdrLKqs8etZJunlK56tMDArapo