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April 2024 · 3 minute read

What is Bow Wow’s Net Worth?

Bow Wow, the American rapper and actor, has a net worth of $1.5 million. He gained popularity in the music industry at the age of 13 with his debut album, under the name “Lil’ Bow Wow.”

Following his success in music, Bow Wow pursued acting.

Bow Wow’s Early Life and Introduction to Music

Bow Wow, whose real name is Shad Gregory Moss, was born on March 9, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio. He began writing his own raps at the age of six, under the moniker “Kid Gangsta.” His early influences included groups like N.W.A., and he was given the opportunity to perform on stage in Los Angeles at a young age. It was there that he caught the attention of Snoop Dogg, who was impressed with his abilities. After the concert, Snoop Dogg dubbed him “Lil’ Bow Wow,” a nickname that would stick with him throughout his career.

Bow Wow’s Music Career

Bow Wow, formerly known as Lil’ Bow Wow, got his start in music as a featured artist on Snoop Dogg’s track “Gz and Hustlas” from the album “Doggystyle” in 1993. Five years later, he met producer Jermaine Dupri who helped shape him into a finished product and released his debut album “Beware of the Dog” in 2000 which sold over 3 million copies and earned platinum status. He changed his name to Bow Wow in 2002 and released his second album “Doggy Bag” which peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Top 200 and earned platinum certification.

Bow Wow’s subsequent albums, “Unleashed” (2003), “Wanted” (2005), and “The Price of Fame” (2006), all performed well and featured collaborations with various artists. In 2009, he released “New Jack City II,” which was his first album to include a parental advisory warning due to its exploration of drug use. Despite this success, Bow Wow’s musical career began to decline after signing with Cash Money Records and repeatedly delaying the release of his next album, which never came. He eventually changed his rap moniker back to his real name, Shad Moss, and collaborated with Soulja Boy on a mixtape in 2016.

Although he signed with Bad Boy Records and announced he would retire from rap after one more album, the album was never released, disappointing fans.

Bow Wow’s Career in Acting and Hosting

Bow Wow’s decision to step away from music was due to his growing focus on his career in acting and hosting. However, he has been acting since the beginning of his music career, with his debut role in 2002’s “Like Mike.” He has also appeared in notable roles in “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and TV shows such as “Smallville” and “Entourage.”

Bow Wow has also enjoyed success as a TV personality and host. He hosted BET’s “106 and Park” in 2013, but the show was canceled in 2014. In 2016, Bow Wow became the host of “RnB Friday Nights,” a show in Australia.

Bow Wow’s Financial Troubles

In 2011, Bow Wow admitted to fathering a child named Shai with his ex-girlfriend, after initially denying the rumor. In 2012, he told a judge that he earned just $4,000 a month and had $1,500 in his checking account during a court case regarding child support for Shai. He was ordered to pay $11,500 in back child support and $3,000 a month going forward.

TMZ also reported that Bow Wow owed over $90,000 to the IRS and had both a $200,000 Bentley and a $220,000 Ferrari repossessed by creditors. He allegedly still owes $280,000 to a luxury car leasing company.

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