Shad Moss

Acting 14 titles 1987-03-09 Columbus, Ohio, USA

Shad Gregory Moss, widely recognized as Bow Wow, was born on March 9, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio. An influential figure in the entertainment industry, he first gained fame as a rapper at the tender age of 13 under the moniker Lil' Bow Wow. His debut album, *Beware of Dog*, was released in 2000, marking the beginning of a successful music career. He followed this up with his sophomore album, *Doggy Bag*, in 2002, at which point he transitioned to the name Bow Wow.

In addition to his musical accomplishments, Moss ventured into acting, making his film debut with a cameo in *All About the Benjamins* (2002). His breakout role came shortly after in *Like Mike*, where he played the lead character. He continued to build his filmography with significant roles in *Johnson Family Vacation* (2004) and *Roll Bounce* (2005), along with a supporting role in *The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift* (2006).

Moss's versatility as an actor was evident in his later works, which included *Hurricane Season* (2009), *Lottery Ticket* (2010), and *Madea's Big Happy Family* (2011). He also appeared in the *CSI: Cyber* series starting in 2015 and became a recognizable face on the reality show *Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta* from 2017. His return to the *Fast & Furious* franchise in 2021 for the film *F9* reaffirmed his enduring presence in both music and film.