Rapper Bow Wow has experienced success in music, television and film, and the controversial musician now has his eye on an unusual new career, considering his small stature: professional wrestling.
The 33-year-old, who stars on WeTV’s “Growing Up Hip-Hop: Atlanta,” shared an update with his fans Monday on Twitter regarding the next steps in his career. Though the platinum-selling musician, whose real name is Shad Moss, plans to make more music, his focus will be acting, he revealed in the Monday morning tweet.
At 13, he hit the music scene as Lil’ Bow Bow producing such So So Def hits as “Bounce With Me” and “Puppy Love,” leading to his first album “Beware of Dog” going double platinum. Moss eventually collaborated with artists including Omarion and Chris Brown, becoming one of the premier young talents in hip-hop. By 2016, however, he announced he planned to retire.
Fast forward nearly five years, the Atlanta-based star said on social media that he will release his final album to close out his musical career in 2021. He said he soon plans to drop his “last album,” but the career aspiration that caught most of his followers’ attention was his plans to join the WWE.
“Now i know this might sound crazy... BUT... after i drop my last album. I will focus on tv and film. And joining the @WWE its been a life long childhood dream to wrestle in the WWE!!!!”
Now i know this might sound crazy... BUT... after i drop my last album. I will focus on tv and film. And joining the @WWE its been a life long childhood dream to wrestle in the WWE!!!!
— Bow Wow (@smoss) February 8, 2021
The “Lottery Ticket” star even shared his intention to tag team with his friend Rey Mysterio, who is a current WWE wrestler known for his performances in the SmackDown series. Bow Wow admitted he would have to get in shape prior to moving into the physically taxing role, but his fans seemed generally pumped about the possibility.
Beyond excited to hear this bro 😎 you’ve got the mic skills and work ethic. I believe in you! 🙌🏾💪🏾
— Why-L?? (@YLGotBars) February 8, 2021
😂😂😂😂😂😂 Lawd I can see him jumping from the top rope, doing a drop kick! Then getting up running from rope to rope, grab them and do a pile driver. Back to the top rope for a leg drop. Go in for the pin... and they kick out! 😂😂😂 Whew! Flip him over...1! 2! 3!!!🤦🏽♀️😭😂😂
— 𝒞𝒶𝓃𝒹𝒶𝒸𝑒 (@candi__sweetie) February 9, 2021
Congrats on that career move bro; but before you go to the big league of wrestling. You should take a look at this company that @MasterPMiller purchased @HOGwrestling . Don’t know how the temperature is w/ you & @RomeoMiller ; but it’d be a big look for wrestling & hip hop https://t.co/wmJJjWq1aD
— Benjamin Doe (@itsbenjamindoe) February 8, 2021
Be perfect for a rivalry with the one and only!! pic.twitter.com/m74uSeKqUN
— Gaíbriel (@G_D_07) February 8, 2021
There were a few who made mention of his small stature posing a challenge for fulfilling his childhood dream.
Sorry Mr. Wow. But you're way to small to play in that game! Stick to what you know. Acting and singing! Wrestling isn't for you my friend!
— HUDNUTz (Bobby Hudson) (@BobbyHu67808669) February 8, 2021
Imma fan but this made me laugh but hey go for it pic.twitter.com/47ub3mHeU4
— 𝕋𝕙𝕖 {ℙ𝕦𝕣𝕧𝕖𝕪𝕠𝕣 𝕆𝕗 ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕠𝕚𝕒 } (@advocateof_TPOP) February 8, 2021
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