Bow Wow Biography
Shad Gregory Moss, famously known by his stage name Bow Wow, is an American rapper and also actor from Columbus, Ohio. In addition, his career started upon being discovered by rapper Snoop Dogg in the late 1990s, where he became then brought to record producer Jermaine Dupri and also signed to his label So So Def Recordings, an imprint of Columbia Records.
How old is Bow Wow? – Age
Bow Wow is 36 years old as of 2024. He was born on 9 March 1987, in Columbus, Ohio, United States, where he also grew up.
How tall is Bow Wow? – Height
Shad Gregory Moss, stands at an average body height of 5 feet 7 inches or (1.7 meters) tall
Bow Wow’s Mother, Father – Family
Bob was born and raised by his loving parents, Alfonso Moss and Teresa Caldwell in Columbus, Ohio, United States. He grew up alongside his sibling, Erica Caldwell.
Bow Wow’s Education
He rose to fame as a rap musician and actor. In spite of his young age, Lil’ Bow Wow showcased remarkable talent in both realms. He later graduated from Reynoldsburg High School.
Is Bow Wow Married? – Wife
Bow Wow is currently not married. Despite being recognized in several high-profile relationships, the rapper has yet to settle down. However, he was engaged to Ciara and Erica Mena for a short while, but he later stated that he had no interest in tying the knot.
Early life and Beware of Dog
Bow Wow was known as Shad Gregory Moss in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Teresa Rena Caldwell and also Alfonso Preston Moss. When he was three years, he became interested in rap. Under the moniker “Kid Gangsta”, he started rapping recreationally at age six; he became also a fan of N.W.A at that age.
In addition, he appeared in the “Gin and Juice” music video. Furthermore, he became supposed to appear on the Murder Was the Case soundtrack along with the song “After 3”, featuring Kurupt, Jewell, and also CPO Boss Hogg, but it remained in the vault till the early 2010s.
Acting career
Bow Wow has as well made guest appearances on Brandy’s TV sitcom, Moesha, and also as The Steve Harvey Show and Brothers Garcia. Moreover, he made his acting debut in the film Like Mike which was released on July 3, 2002, in which he besides starred as a young orphan who gets a shot at playing in the NBA.
Furthermore, he has also made guest appearances on Smallville and Ugly Betty. Besides, he was part of the cast of the fifth season of HBO’s Entourage, Eric Murphy’s newest client, and playing Charlie an up-and-coming comedian. Likewise, he starred in a 2010 comedy film, Lottery Ticket, with Ice Cube.
Bow Wow’s Net Worth
An American rapper and also actor who has a net worth of $1.5 million.
You can find and follow Wow on Twitter using the account name: @smoss