Shad 'Bow Wow' Moss

Born: 03/09/1987 in Columbus, Ohio

Job Titles: Rap Artist, Actor, Clothing Designer

With one of the earliest debuts in rap history, Lil Bow Wow got his career break when he was barely six years old. The precocious youngster was attending the Chronic Tour (featuring Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre) when he jumped on stage during a break and began rapping. His skills caught the eye of Snoop Dogg who let Bow Wow rap on his next album and he appeared on the albums of several more big rap names. Bow Wow's debut album "Beware Of Dog" spawned the massive hit "Bounce With Me" which was the #1 rap single for eight weeks in 2000. Bow Wow toured and made several television and award show appearances and his popularity skyrocketed. Though he was only 13 at this point, Bow Wow's wholesome songs made him a parent-approved idol for young girls.

In late 2001 Bow Wow followed up his debut and released "Doggy Bag," which also provided a string of catchy hits. And at the ripe age of 15, Bow Wow made his film debut, starring in the movie "Like Mike" as a boy with a magic pair of sneakers that allow him to play NBA basketball and received favorable reviews for his performance. Bow Wow followed up that role with a starring turn in the popular but uninspired comedy "Johnson Family Vacation" (2004), an African American spin on the Chevy Chase "Vacation" films of the 1980s.