“Tradition’s largest evening,” 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 identify Shad Moss, even had Jermaine Dupri come out for the nostalgic second! However, as he carried out ‘Like You,’ viewers at house and on-line peeped that Ciara didn’t be a 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 mentioned a lil’ one thing one thing about embracing his ex-fiancée Erica Mena on the purple carpet!
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Bow Wow Shut Down The BET Awards Stage With Classics
As talked about, Bow Wow was one in all 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 phase. 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.
Chatting with TMZ after his efficiency, Bow Wow pointed the finger at BET, saying they didn’t arrange the duet. He mentioned he didn’t know Ciara had attended, and would’ve “fortunately” carried out together with her had BET organized it.
For individuals who won’t keep 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 studies 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 surprising second on the purple carpet. Whereas chatting with 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 chortle! As he stumbled for phrases, Erica mentioned, “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 happy 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 Replace On Erica Mena, CiCi & Shad Moss’ Love Lives?
The second on the purple carpet 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, images confirmed her feeding Bow at his celebration. The web bought extra invested, however it wasn’t till the BET Hip Hop Awards within the fall that Mena revealed they have been engaged. In June 2015, Bow Wow informed XXL they have been “shut” to getting married. However that by no means occurred. By the top of 2015, the engagement and relationship had ended. In 2018, issues bought 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 house and referred to as U-Haul to gather her belongings. Given the interplay, there appears to be no unhealthy blood as of late.
Bow Wow and his exes are main completely different lives as of late. Mena is divorced from Safaree Samuels, the daddy of her youngest youngsters, Safire and Legend. Regardless of their rocky on-line exchanges through the years, the mother and father just lately got here collectively for Safire’s commencement. Whereas in Los Angeles for the awards, Mena additionally appeared in footage with Bambi as they protested towards amped ICE raids within the metropolis.
Ciara and Russell Wilson are nonetheless giving Black love, and relationship targets on social media. He’s aiming to develop their household once more with Child Cinco however CiCi has been pumping the brakes there! In the meantime, Shad is perhaps on the courting market once more. Earlier this month, he sparked talks of a breakup together with his newest boo, Jade Pinkett.
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