Bow Wow is an American rapper and actor. Notably, he started his music journey as a young boy and went on to release his debut album at the age of 13 years. During that time, he earned the title “Lil Bow Wow.”
Later on, after enjoying success in the music world, that’s when Bow Wow started venturing into the acting industry. From his career, Bow Wow has created a net worth of $1.5 million as of 2024. There is much to talk about his life, from his early life to career to his legal and financial issues. Let’s begin!
Bow Wow’s Early Life
Bow Wow’s birth name is Shad Gregory Moss. He was born on March 9, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio. Bow Wow started writing his own raps by age six and he was using the name “Kid Gangsta.”
He was getting musical influences from groups such as N.W.A and they motivated him to take up music to a point of releasing his debut album. Other insights such as details of his parents and siblings have been hidden from the spotlight. We also don’t have the educational background of Bow Wow.
Career Life of Bow Wow
Bow Wow started singing at a young age. His commitment saw him get a chance to perform on stage in Los Angeles. During the performance, Snoop Dogg was in the crowd watching. He was impressed by the young boy and his rapping abilities. He even met him after the concert and he dubbed him “Lil’ Bow Wow” and that’s how the name stuck.
Snoop Dogg was yet to release a debut album by that time. He then welcomed Bow Wow to feature one of his tracks. He then released the album, “Doggystyle” in 1993 and that’s how Bow Wow got a taste of professional music. He then got more limelight in the same year after he appeared on ”The Arsenio Hall Show.”
Five years later, Bow Wow met producer Jermaine Dupri who got interested in shaping the then 11-year-old rapper. He helped him create a few tracks before Bow Wow released his debut album in 2000 when he was 13 years old.
His album, “Beware of the Dog” featured hits such as “Bounce With Me” and “Bow Wow” that featured Snoop Dogg. The album went on to sell 2 million copies within the first year and ended up selling 3 million to earn the platinum status.
He then changed his name from “Lil’ Bow Wow” to Bow Wow in 2002 and released his second album, “Doggy Bag” in the same year. He then proceeded to work on his music career until he switched to acting.
As an actor, his most notable role was in “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.” He has also had time as a TV personality and host.
Bow Wow’s Net Worth
Over the course of his career as a rapper, actor, and host, Bow Wow has managed to create a net worth of $1.5 million. He has no other known income sources.
