Shad Moss Biography

Fast Facts

• Became a member of the "Guinness Book of World Records" for becoming the youngest rappers to have a single ranked No․ 1 with "Bounce with Me․"
• Won the Rap Single of the Year award at the Billboard Music Awards and the Viewer's Choice award at the BET Awards in 2001 for his single "Bow Wow (That's My Name)․"
• Has seen two albums reach platinum and gold status each since his debut album
• Six of his singles have reached No․ 1 on the Billboard US Rap chart
• His debut album "Beware of Dog" was released at the age of 13 in 2000 and went on to reach double platinum status
• Was originally a member of So So Def records after being signed to the label by founder Jermaine Dupri
• Started his rap career at the age of five and made his mark the following year when he took the stage on Snoop Dogg's Chronic Tour and impressed the rapper
• Snoop Dogg gave him the name of Bow Wow after seeing him perform in Los Angeles in 1993