Social media stood ten fingers down behind Bow Wow after a former NFL player Le'Veon Bell came after him, claiming he represented Atlanta more than his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. Bell has since cleared the air where they stand!
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Bow Wow shuts down Le'Veon Bell over Ohio Loyalty
For context, Bell is also an Ohioan and feels that Bow Wow hasn't done enough for the state even though he's from there. Bow, also known as Shad Moss, wasted no time in responding to Le'Veon. In a video TSR shared from LiveBitez, he made it clear that he believes he's “the greatest to ever come out of Columbus.” Bowe told Le'Veon that instead of arguing, they should come together to do something good for Ohio. However, he still admitted that he believes Columbus will always be his city.
“We don't. Columbus will forever be my city and my city n***a. Until I see n****s spend 10 or 14 million in the city, then you'll be bigger than me. But if you don't do that, then shut up, don't talk to me brother,” Bowe said.
What Le'Veon Bell said about Shad and where they are now
Bell shared his true feelings about Bow Wow in videos he posted on X (formerly Twitter). The clips quickly caught the attention of Shad Moss and fans, with many accusing Bell of his claims. Le'Veon even said he didn't think the actor was actually from Ohio because he represents Atlanta more than Ohio. He even straight up called Bow out for acting like he was bigger than him.
In several videos, Le'Veon continued to accuse the rapper of never working with the Ohio artist. He even said Bow couldn't compare to Simone Biles, who is also from Ohio. He then pointed out that Bowe has done more in Atlanta, like opening a restaurant there, but hasn't done anything for his hometown.
someone help me understand how LIL BOWWOW can think he is the greatest of
Columbus oh and he has done NOTHING .. when I say NOTHING I mean absolutely ZERO! ALL he can claim is getting tickets to Ohio State Nat and suddenly he's “the greatest”? brother so fried pic.twitter.com/I8ooi7c8o8— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) January 22, 2025
So while social media went wild over Bow (seen below), Le'Veon eventually cleared the air. He shared a screenshot of a FaceTime conversation with Shad and revealed that they had been in touch.
Social media is responding
Social media users were quick to defend Bow Wow Shadow Room Comments Section.
Instagram user @rnb.radar wrote, “BWow, this is the only reason I knew anything about Ohio as a kid, let alone Columbus, Ohio 😂”
Instagram user @_simplydesiree wrote, “Let's stop disrespecting Shad in 2025.
While Instagram user @dnicolemonroe wrote, “Posters hung on the wall, bells ringing, in the first row at a concert, between a kid and Romeo…. HE WAS OUR CHILDHOOD #bowwow”
Then Instagram user @_kajim_ wrote, “Bow Wow sold out Madison Square Garden before the age of 16. THREE TIMES. Please, let's end this conversation until next hour.
Another Instagram user @image keeper wrote, “Mr. Bell's name doesn't even ring a bell. Who is he?”
Instagram user @ps_lovezoey wrote, “I don't like how disrespectful people are, oh that's lame.
While another Instagram user @kenjithebarber wrote, “I wish my boy would stop explaining himself, really know what he has done 💯”
Instagram user @theactionjackson wrote, “The MAGA hat says it all…🤡”
Finally, Instagram user @the.shandawg wrote, “Even comparing Bow Wow to Le'Veon is disrespectful in itself.
X users weigh in
X users seem to be of the same sentiment, saying that Bow will always be bigger than Le'Veon no matter what.
Imagine hating on the front, wow, and no one agrees, lmaooo
— AKA DRE 🦄 (@gagcitySHERRIF) January 22, 2025
You can hate on Bow Wow all you want. Cool. But in no universe is Le'Veon Bell bigger than Bow Wow.
Certainly not planet Earth.
— SWAGGY C | $wing Trader (@SwaggyCTV) January 22, 2025
LeVeon Bell thinks he's bigger than THEE BOWARD WOWARD???
LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
— . (@Notdojaaa) January 22, 2025
Leveon: Bow wow, you've never been back in Ohio, no one knew you were from there!
Bow wow in his first single/video: pic.twitter.com/6FfZvCkpx5
— Keysha Freshh (@freekeysha) January 23, 2025
I don't even know this person. Everyone knows Bow Wow. He is a great cripple.
— ♡ DAI • SY (@DaiOneCurls) January 23, 2025
Lmao unfortunately Bow Wow will always be the bigger name 😂
— Bam Bam 💿 (@razrbam) January 22, 2025
Bow Wow reprized ATL .. of course. He was So so def😂 Everyone knew the guy was from Columbus.
— Bus, Art Guy🍊 (@BillionBus) January 22, 2025
Leveon… bow wow is bigger than you. What are we saying lol he has been hot since we were 6 lol
— BM (@blakemcclain_) January 22, 2025
Try not to disrespect a legend like Bow wow…. WOWZERS LOL
— ⋆˚✿ ZaMum⋆˚✿ (@ALoveSoSweet_) January 23, 2025
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What do you think, rooms?