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. #ClubShayShay​ #BowWow #Rapper Buy LePortier: https://leportiercognac.com/products/shay_vsop_750ml/ SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Club Shay Shay content: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClubShayShay?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the Club Shay Shay podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/club-shay-shay/id1531023690 Listen to the Club Shay Shay podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/060hDdnydsJyMi17TmvyAh?si=iuda1z7oTE-21ZYzwiUdhg&nd=1 Like Club Shay Shay on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ClubShayShay/ Follow Club Shay Shay on Twitter: https://x.com/clubshayshay?s=21&t=PF1soCgsTT_NEerDJm9Lfg Follow Club Shay Shay on Instagram: https://instagram.com/clubshayshay?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow Shannon Sharpe on Twitter: https://x.com/shannonsharpe?s=21&t=PF1soCgsTT_NEerDJm9Lfg Follow Club Shay Shay on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubshayshaypod?_t=8fJ79WZy2fb&_r=1 About Club Shay Shay: Club Shay Shay is a weekly podcast hosted by Shannon Sharpe – 3x Super Bowl champion, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and co-host of First Take on ESPN. Each week Shannon will sit down with athletes, celebrities and influencers to break down, analyze and discuss the latest headlines in sports, pop culture and everything in-between. Get on the VIP list at Club Shay Shay NOW and never miss an episode! Bow wow | EP. 166 Link of Ep. https://youtu.be/0-3AXBlOlkI Club Shay Shay https://www.youtube.com/c/ClubShayShay