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
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He has two children: a daughter named Shai (born April 2012) and a son (born September 2020).
Studio albums
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- 2000 - Beware of Dog
- 2001 - Doggy Bag
- 2003 - Unleashed
- 2005 - Wanted
- 2006 - Price of Fame
- 2009 - New Jack City II
Collaboration albums
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Filmography
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Film
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Television
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Awards and nominations
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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
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