Bow Wow (Instagram)
Bow Wow the rapper will be no more after this year. The MC also known as Shad Moss announced he is putting down the mic after the release of his final studio album. He made the revelation on his social media accounts Aug. 7.
In a series of images of him performing for fans, Moss promised a forthcoming “new adventure.”
"Retirement only means that it is time for a new adventure" over 10 million sold. This the last one. THANK YOU pic.twitter.com/XnWldHxYrB
— Bow Wow (@smoss) August 7, 2016
He stated he has made “20 million off rap” and didn’t need to be greedy.
"Made over 20 million off rap. Why be greedy? Im good with everything i accomplished. I made it to the white house" pic.twitter.com/bSnDdG7cRF
— Bow Wow (@smoss) August 7, 2016
The 29-year-old also shared he never saw himself with a rap career after hitting 30.
"I always said years ago i'd retire from music before 30. I just cant see myself at 30 years old rapping" pic.twitter.com/U7Fs4R6WMf
— Bow Wow (@smoss) August 7, 2016
In addition to the news, Bow Wow revealed his last LP will be executive produced by Snoop Dogg, who he said, “brought me in the game.”
His final album is titled Nylth, and a release date has yet to be announced. A movie of the same name will accompany the record.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIxgBw4gTFK/?taken-by=shadmoss
At age 13, the rapper burst onto the scene as Lil’ Bow Wow in 2000. Complex reports he earned gold and platinum albums with Jermaine Dupri as his mentor.
The former “CSI: Cyber” star will focus on acting and hosting stints in his post music life.
Im focusing on acting and hosting. Also im producing 2 tv shows this year! https://t.co/OGApdgFXCU
— Bow Wow (@smoss) August 8, 2016
He told fans he was “extremely happy” to be able to retire before hitting the 30-year mark.
Its a blessing to have made millions and can retire before 30. I mean im extremely happy https://t.co/WSXV4k69As
— Bow Wow (@smoss) August 8, 2016
He also defended his decision to focus on acting later in his career, as Moss also has two new television shows in the works.
"When i decided to take years off to do tv and film, they said i fell off. When JT did it, nobody questioned that" pic.twitter.com/cP8VTxwIx2
— Bow Wow (@smoss) August 8, 2016
For some, the news was confusing.
Several Twitter users thought the star abandoned music years ago.
Brick Owens thought Moss’ rap career ended in 2006.
Bow wow said he retiring from Rap today……Honestly thought he retired 10 years ago maybe it's just me
— a bitter man (@My_Fish_Died) August 7, 2016
@DatMichCray proclaimed “music retired from” Bow Wow in the same time span.
Tryna figure out what Bow Wow's retiring from, cause music retired from him about a decade ago.
— miche ♠️ (@DatMichCray) August 7, 2016
Atrice Smith thought Moss’ stance on his racial identity called for his rap career to end.
Keyla Jackson also referred to the incident and thought Bow Wow’s retirement would give him a chance to read up on his history.
Still, fans were happy for the former host of BET’s now-ended “106 & Park.”
Gerald Kelley defended Moss for his musical versatility.
https://twitter.com/ALL_PRO_G/status/762629244186832897
Xavier Mudrow called the MC the greatest of all time using goat emojis.
🐐🐐🐐 @smoss
— 愛Xヅ (@_Mudrow) August 8, 2016
@Fresh_PrinceNYC called for others to “put some respect on his legacy” after referring to Moss as TBE: the best ever.
@smoss 🐐 TBE put some respect on his legacy
— nana (@JustforJokesVA) August 8, 2016
