What is Bow Wow known for?

Shad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil’ Bow Wow), is an American rapper and actor. His career began upon being discovered by rapper Snoop Dogg in the late 1990s, eventually being brought to record producer Jermaine Dupri and signed to So So Def Recordings.

How many hits do Bow Wow have?

To his credit, Bow Wow has a dope number of No. 1s spread across numerous Billboard charts; 16 to be exact (14 singles, two albums).

Did Bow Wow ever go platinum?

Bow Wow has earned three platinum albums and two gold albums. As a result, he’s sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.

Who was the first Lil rapper?

And who was the first “Lil” rapper? Unlike what some more recent bearers of the name might suggest, “Lil” has no bearing on talent, or lack thereof. Instead, it’s a common nickname on the streets, which made its way into hip-hop as early as 1988 when Houston rapper Lil’ Troy first rocked the moniker.