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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This was a GREAT interview! 👏🏿👏🏿
My birthday twin same Birthday and year. A rare find.❤
Great interview
What an expressive and articulative dude Shady Moss is. Need to be studied at tertiary. I'm floored fasho.
bruh lived thru one of the greatest times
Bow like 5months older than me
Big bro fr
Thanking God I got to grow with up him
Very entertaining interview
Unc b havin whole pages for intros 😂😂😂.. I love it, each one deserves it
Bow Bow has put a lot of work in. He's had a very successful career
That scene roll bounce with bow lashing out is huge that scene and everything after was exactly how things should be!
Shannon messy 12:20 he tried to spark up the Romeo bow wow beef again lmaoo
Glad to see him sound in spirit and mind, i thought he was letting himself go, for a child star seems like he made it through the thick of it
I feel like there is a wicked story behind his mom letting him at 6 years old live across the country without her going also
Ask bow wow what's the up-to-date version of ghetto girl cuz that song back then is every girl.
this was a great interview I love Bow Wow all over again 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Handsome
Like Mike was on heavy rotation on my television. Sometimes even after school that’s my first move. Shout out to Bow Wow create the culture before culture created.
Great job Shannon
My goodness Unc can palm an iPad! Or is it an iPad mini?
I’m 23 I’m remember watching like Mike & listening to basketball I wanna to Mr 106 n park ! I’m glad to see someone I looked up not be weird
I didn't know we was that close in age crazy I thought he was way younger than me 😅
1:31:50 mans look like he wanted to call Drakes bluff 😂😂😂
i have literally loved him since day one and i didnt realize he is 4 years older than me!
❤
Snoop and Bow Wow are blood family
1:40:33 bro you better not get married lol
Bow wow put on the work
Kells legend
I’m very happy that he got a close relationship with his dad
Rap legend forever!!!!
You're not difficult. You are a March Pisces. March 9, to be exact.
Shad Moss will always have my heart. His impressions on this interview 😂
The intros are a glaze fest 😂😂
Lil rondey cee was the first rapper to have lil in they name
Bow Wow has lived one of the most full lives ever and he’s only 30 with, God willing, so much left to live.
No offense, but allowing your child to listen to horrible language is not good parenting.
To each his or her own.
🙏🙏🙏
He legit can impersonate who he talks about pretty well.
Can we all agree this creator deserves more recognition