Bow Wow Shares Stories of Legends: 🐶
Bow Wow Shares Kobe, Jordan, LeBron, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Drake & Janet Jackson Stories
In this episode of Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe sits down with hip-hop’s original child prodigy—Bow Wow. A Guinness World Record holder, multiplatinum artist, Hollywood star, and one of the most recognizable voices in rap, Bow Wow takes us through his incredible journey from Columbus, Ohio, to global superstardom. With a career spanning over 25 years, sold-out Madison Square Garden shows before the age of 16, and 10 million albums sold, he’s cemented his place as a defining figure in early 2000s culture and beyond.
Bow Wow shares stories from his childhood in Columbus, hoop dreams, and how attending at a Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre concert led to him touring with them at just six years old. He talks about being given the name “Lil Bow Wow” by Snoop, hanging around the studio during the making of Doggystyle, sneaking in Tupac’s studio sessions , and eventually moving to Atlanta to join So So Def Records under the mentorship of Jermaine Dupri.
We dive into what it was like hearing Usher’s Confessions album before release, performing with Madonna, and some unforgettable, wacky fan moments. Bow reflects on meeting Barack Obama, Michael Jordan, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Jay-Z, Solange, and more. He breaks down his acting success in Like Mike, Roll Bounce, Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift, Johnson Family Vacation, Carmen, and working alongside with Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Ice Cube, Tyler Perry, and Teyana Taylor.
A huge basketball fanatic — he shares his thoughts on a Like Mike remake, being a lifelong LeBron James fan, beating Lonzo Ball in a 1-on-1, and hilariously recounts losing to Kobe Bryant 1:1. Bow Wow shares his first big purchases, his car obsession, and buying his first Ferrari at 17—followed by a Maserati, Yellow 360, Bentley, Range Rover, Hummer, Maybach, and Lamborghini.
Bow Wow opens up about the other side of fame—the pressures of growing up in the public eye, his childhood crushes Tyra Banks and Hilary Banks, and how an internet joke turned into hosting 106 & Park. He talks about his time signed to Cash Money, working with Lil Wayne, Diddy, and collaborating with heavyweights like T.I., Chris Brown, and R. Kelly.
He reflects on the moment Drake gave him his flowers, and lessons learned from having his relationships in the spotlight—from dating Jada Pinkett-Smith’s niece, Jade Pinkett, to performing “Like You” with his ex Ciara. Bow gets candid about giving Travis Hunter relationship advice, watching Nelly and Ashanti reunite, and hoping for Jermaine Dupri and Janet Jackson to get back together.
The conversation gets real as Bow discusses his beef with Orlando Brown, his struggles with addiction and the journey to recovery, and the joy he’s found in fatherhood. He shares what it’s like to still have a loyal fanbase allowing him to tour, perform, and connect with fans on the Millennium Tour—including what really happened when a fan jumped on stage with Trey Songz.
This is Bow Wow like you’ve never heard him—raw, reflective, and still undeniable.
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Bow wow | EP. 166
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Fire interview! Bow one of the forest gump of hip hop. Loved the stories!
We grew up listening to me. He grew with us. He's healthy. I love to watch him on stage. Legend. Go boy ✔️
what grave 🪦yard dis guy slither out of
How did he know snoop again? 👁 🧐
I heard that Freudian slip “what’s better than me being with the girls” he meant “guys” 😭
This was a really good interview
You can see how mature & wise Shad is. He grew up fast and went through a lot but it’s shaped and molded him. He’s learned so much. Even the way he speaks about other people. He’s a gem. Legend for sure and you can’t take that from him. Crazy how people get on the internet and make fun of legends. How quick people are to forget things or because that’s not their generation it makes it less than… nah do your research and respect certain ish🤷🏻♀️
💙💙💙
Like mike 2- in the big 3
Unk say mike ain’t human lol
Man DRAKE is the sweetest guy… He's my GOAT 🐐 pen and hooks and creativities with all styles ❤❤❤ 🐐 🦉🦉🦉🦉
Great interview
Great interview!
Bow Wow should be in more movies… underrated actor
Bow don't disrespect Keith Sweat with that Top5 R&B list
MUCH LOVE TO BOW WOW
That's me. I would love to be a sista wife.
That Jordan story is the real moment
Ppl always clown Bow Wow but having his mama in his life through his career was the best thing ever happened 😂 his whole career coulda went left with his influences
Just came on here to block him
Basically JD step daddy and Snoop was his real daddy who left to get blunts but actually came back 😂😂😂😂
Leveon is a 🤡 & NOBODY knew he was from the O but him
Great interview Shad
People will always be jealous of his history and success. He will always be respected by his loyal fans. Some people are born annointed. 🙏
1:00:30 I watched it and came back it’s crazy lol
Bow wow still my guy over 25 years later king 👑 🙏🏾 thanks unc always coming through
His impressions are impressive esp the r Kelly and Kobe ones
Sleeping on the floor is top tier as a kid
Congratulations Bow.
They don’t give my dawg Bow Wow enough credit
Mr. 106&Park was the day's
🤎🤎🤎🤎
Talking bout will he sell his catalog.. he don’t own it lol
Bow wow a legend. And he looks way healthier than he did a few years ago
1:28:53 He was groomed by predators. Stockholm syndrome.
@01:13:49 awkward and hilarious