Most people see Father's Day as a time to tell their dad how much they love and appreciate him. For rapper Bow Wow, it was a chance to put his absentee father on blast. The 22-year-old took to his Twitter page to express his thoughts on his absentee father. "As bad as I wanna' say FU -- my pops, I'm not [going to] think negatively, " he wrote. "So happy pop's day to all [the] fathers out there. Mine is [probably] drunk [some where]."
This isn't the first time Bow has addressed his father's absence, last year he released the song 'Father's Day,' in which he chronicled their non-existent relationship. "It's too late homey, don't even bother," he rapped. "You know how much stress you done caused my mama/ Because you wasn't around it was so much drama/Think picking up a 40 gonna' solve your problems/Tried talking to you but that don't change much/Gave you some money but you f---ed that all up."
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Atlanta, GA - JUNE 20: Bow Wow (R) joins Souja Boy and performs during the Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 14 at Philips Arena on June 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Radio One)
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Day 26 performs at The Apollo Theater on May 30, 2009 in New York City..Bow Wow And Day 26 In Concert At The Apollo - May 30, 2009.The Apollo Theater.New York, NY United States.May 30, 2009.Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage.com..To license this image (57565414), contact WireImage.com
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Bow Wow performs at The Apollo Theater on May 30, 2009 in New York City..Bow Wow And Day 26 In Concert At The Apollo - May 30, 2009.The Apollo Theater.New York, NY United States.May 30, 2009.Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage.com..To license this image (57565383), contact WireImage.com
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Bow Wow performs at The Apollo Theater on May 30, 2009 in New York City..Bow Wow And Day 26 In Concert At The Apollo - May 30, 2009.The Apollo Theater.New York, NY United States.May 30, 2009.Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage.com..To license this image (57565298), contact WireImage.com
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Bow Wow performs at The Apollo Theater on May 30, 2009 in New York City..Bow Wow And Day 26 In Concert At The Apollo - May 30, 2009.The Apollo Theater.New York, NY United States.May 30, 2009.Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage.com..To license this image (57565243), contact WireImage.com
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Bow Wow performs at The Apollo Theater on May 30, 2009 in New York City..Bow Wow And Day 26 In Concert At The Apollo - May 30, 2009.The Apollo Theater.New York, NY United States.May 30, 2009.Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage.com..To license this image (57565243), contact WireImage.com
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Feisty Girl attends the Bow Wow "FAST LIFE" Album Release Party at AquaKnox Atlanta on April 2, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia..Bow Wow "FAST LIFE" Album Release Party.AquaKnox Atlanta.Atlanta, GA United States.April 2, 2009.Photo by Moses Robinson/WireImage.com..To license this image (57117119), contact WireImage.com
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Bow Wow attends his "FAST LIFE" Album Release Party at AquaKnox Atlanta on April 2, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia..Bow Wow "FAST LIFE" Album Release Party.AquaKnox Atlanta.Atlanta, GA United States.April 2, 2009.Photo by Moses Robinson/WireImage.com..To license this image (57117091), contact WireImage.com
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(L-R) Michael Mauldin and Bow Wow attends Bow Wow "FAST LIFE" Album Release Party at AquaKnox Atlanta on April 2, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia..Bow Wow "FAST LIFE" Album Release Party.AquaKnox Atlanta.Atlanta, GA United States.April 2, 2009.Photo by Moses Robinson/WireImage.com..To license this image (57117158), contact WireImage.com
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(L-R) Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri attend Bow Wow "FAST LIFE" Album Release Party at AquaKnox Atlanta on April 2, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia..Bow Wow "FAST LIFE" Album Release Party.AquaKnox Atlanta.Atlanta, GA United States.April 2, 2009.Photo by Moses Robinson/WireImage.com..To license this image (57117150), contact WireImage.com
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Born Shad Moss, Bow was raised by his mother and stepfather in Cleveland, Ohio. His biological father, Junie Moss, left the family when he was a baby. Despite his family issues Bow went on to become a successful rapper. Following the release of his sixth album 'New Jack City Part 2' Bow has announced that he is retiring from the music industry and will focus his energy on his budding acting career. He has appeared on the HBO series 'Entourage' and currently has two movies in post-production.
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hilltopss1at 6-22-2009
I don't know if Bow Wow (BW) is illegitimate or not (not judging). All I know is that women who have babies with men who are not their husbands, or berate their ex-husbands in front of their children, become angry, bitter women, and produce angry, bitter children. It doesn't matter if the adults can't get along. ALL CHILDREN NEED THEIR FATHERS! No matter how "hard" BW tries to act in his rap songs, he's hurt and angry because he doesn't have the family that he longs for (his Daddy). Sure, Bow Wow has a Stepdad, but he's crying out because he wants his real Dad to love him. I don't know why his mother and father broke up, or why his father is a drunk (BW's words), but I'm sure his Dad probably had family drama too. HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE. It's all they know how to do. It's a vicious cycle. BW should stop cussin' and twittering, and ask God to help him forgive his Dad. Pray that his Dad gets better, and hopefully mend their relationship before it's too late. If BW doesn't do this, he is destined to repeat the same mistake with his own children.
P.S. Even with all BW's money, Dad is still a drunk. Get to the root of the drinking, and you'll find your answer.
pushoverat 6-23-2009
hope his movies are better than his shitty music.
MY2CENTS99at 6-23-2009
I think its GREAT Bow wow is open about his hurt re: his Dad. When dad abandons you with no love, it screws with your whole life...your whole outlook. It is "nice" to say he should forgive his Dad...but unrealistic. I had the same type of neglectful sperm donor. Abandoned our family when I was 3, took all the money with him and left a woman with 3 children she struggled to support and raise, and never looked back. I have half siblings Ive never met cause he kept producing and leaving other families too. DISGRACEFUL! And it follows me thru my life. How can you forgive when Dad doesnt even want to hear it...excuses and lies. BOW WOW...you keep getting it off your chest...it helps. And screw your dad. and screw my dad too. To hurt and snub your own child...
Shabby shabby men.