Rapper Changes Name Back to Shad Moss

Following in the footsteps of a long line of hip-hop stars before him, Bow Wow has now undergone multiple name changes.

In 2002, he dropped the "Lil" from the name originally given to him by his mentor and fellow name-shifter Snoop Dogg—also known as Snoop Lion.

Per Mr. Shad Moss, this name change will go into effect after the BET Awards on June 29, but the 106 & Park host's Twitter page already reflects his brand evolution.

And while some fans responded with disappointment ("please don't that name holds sooo many memories," lamented one commenter), others were supportive and wished him well. "you right. Everything has its own time. You've done a lot as Bow Wow now it's time for Shad (Real)," wrote one, while another wasn't concerned with the name change at all, asking, "how do i get in to the [BET] after party really need some fun."