“Tradition’s greatest night time,” higher often known as the BET Awards, seemed like a lit one for Bow Wow. He was the ultimate act within the present’s ‘106 & Park’ tribute, and he did what wanted to be accomplished! Bow, actual title Shad Moss, even had Jermaine Dupri come out for the nostalgic second! However, as he carried out ‘Like You,’ viewers at dwelling and on-line peeped that Ciara didn’t be part of him on stage, regardless of attending the present. Now, Bow is clearing the air on why CiCi wasn’t included within the efficiency. Not solely that, the actor-rapper additionally stated a lil’ one thing one thing about embracing his ex-fiancée Erica Mena on the crimson carpet!
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Bow Wow Shut Down The BET Awards Stage With Classics
As talked about, Bow Wow was one in every of a number of musical acts honoring the legendary ‘106 & Park.’ Ashanti, Amerie, Jim Jones, Keyshia Cole, Mya, T.I., and B2K additionally carried out for the section. Shad wowed followers and the viewers when Jermaine Dupri got here out, given his previous shade in direction of the producer. When Bow began singing ‘Like You,’ Ciara wasn’t on the mic for her iconic lyrics. It’s unclear if she was within the viewers through the efficiency, however sis attended the awards rocking a customized CONG TRI design. Nonetheless, followers seen.
Talking to TMZ after his efficiency, Bow Wow pointed the finger at BET, saying they didn’t arrange the duet. He stated he didn’t know Ciara had attended, and would’ve “fortunately” carried out together with her had BET organized it.
For many who won’t bear in mind, when ‘Like You’ dropped in 2005, Ciara and Shad have been an IT couple. Their relationship, which was an engagement at that time, ended the subsequent yr with experiences of Bow Wow dishonest.
Bow Wow Laughs Off Feedback About Erica Mena Run-In
In the meantime, on social media, Bow cleared the air as followers speculated about an sudden second on the crimson carpet. Whereas talking to Marques Houston for BET, Erica Mena snuck in between them, placing her arms round him. Shad instantly jumped again saying, “Oh sh*t,” leaving him speechless entire Marques had a very good snicker! As he stumbled for phrases, Erica stated, “Can I get a hug? It’s been some time?” and he reached in for one, and gave her a kiss on the neck. She then requested him, “Are you pleased with me?” and he agreed!
After the video began going round, Shad Moss reposted it on his platforms with a bunch of laughing emojis and the caption: “I used to be simply making an attempt to do my job. Why they be doing me like this?”
What’s The Tea With Erica Mena?
The second turned heads given Bow and Erica Mena’s historical past. They picked up a romance in early 2014 after she guest-starred on ‘ 106 & Park’ and shared a passionate on-screen kiss. In March, pictures confirmed her feeding Bow at his party. The web acquired extra invested, but it surely wasn’t till the BET Hip Hop Awards within the fall that Mena revealed they have been engaged. In June 2015, Bow Wow instructed XXL they have been “shut” to getting married. However that by no means occurred. By the tip of 2015, the engagement and relationship had ended. In 2018, issues acquired messy on the web after she revealed texts between them about their breakup. He later responded to X, saying he kicked her out of his Los Angeles dwelling and referred to as U-Haul to gather her belongings.
Bow Wow’s exes are main completely different lives today. Mena is divorced from the daddy of her youngest kids, Safire and Legend. Regardless of their rocky on-line exchanges over time, the mother and father lately got here collectively for Safire’s commencement. Whereas in Los Angeles, Mena additionally appeared in footage with Bambi as they protested towards amped ICE raids within the metropolis.
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