I said Jermaine was like the [ __ ] on the Block who had the the gold rope chain the whips the women you know you a young [ __ ] coming up you see that you want them same things so you can't go completely crazy you know what I mean so you still got to you know what I mean if you got a bunch of parents buying tickets to your concerts then you can't be on your video smoking weed if that's what you want to do at 15 then cool do you think like they they
they keep this information to have an advantage over artists yeah Bow Wow just came forward with wild allegations about Germaine depri we're talking about mind control and a whole lot of shady business that allegedly started when Bo wow was a kid mind you they wasn't going to put bwa on TRL like that because he was a rapper he was a black little young boy rapping but he also was 12 years old and guess what he ain't the only one because word on the street is that criss cross went through the same thing we all saw
JD take these young stars under his wing but was it really mentorship or was it something much darker let's get into it oh wow just dropped a bombshell about Germaine depri and it ain't pretty he confirmed what a lot of people have been whispering about for years JD's so-called mentorship came at a serious cost Bo wow and Cris cross were turned into child stars but behind the scenes their lives were nothing like what people thought we're talking about wild parties fast living and a 12-year-old Bo wow being pushed into the adult night life scene something
he says messed him up for life but I get so mad when people be like I'll see show like but he created him I'm like created crisscross them M walking around not knowing how to rap He created them Bo wow even admitted that he got hooked on lead for years and guess what he wasn't the only one one half of crisscross ended up tragically overdosing after being exposed to that same fast life way too young so here's the real question why was Germaine dure taking a kid to strip clubs and what did that do to
his life and career and if that's not wild enough a recently resurfaced video of Cat Williams just threw more on the fire he brought up disturbing claims about Diddy and JD allegedly targeting young male artists including Bo wow and Chris Cross Germaine depri King of the pedophiles if you ask me baby for years there have been Shady rumors about JD's involvement or at least him turning a blind eye while powerful people like Diddy took advantage of these kids at one point JD even clapped back at a fan on IG saying something about a lawsuit from
17 years ago in involving criss cross and apparently they won but the whole thing got swept under the rug so apparently criss cross won a lawsuit against gerain depre but guess what it was kept completely under wraps and when someone called him out about it JD lost it straight up cussing people out saying You must be out of your effing mind I should sue you for writing this disrespectful St on my page F out of here sounds defensive as hell doesn't it and even though there's no official proof the rumors never died down that Cat
Williams came in and added fuel to the fire straight up calling out JD in 2011 along with Diddy and Steve Harvey cat even went as far as to label Germaine the King of Kings but let's rewind to Where it All Began before all the drama Bo Wow real name Shad Moss was just a six-year-old kid when Snoop Dog discovered him at a concert Snoop was so impressed he gave him the nickname Lil Bo wow and introduced him to the rap game but things took a wild turn when 11-year-old Bo wow met Germaine depri that's when
his life changed forever JD already famous for launching criss cross saw potential in BO wow and signed him to so so death he crafted Bo's debut album beware of dog which was a huge success songs like Bounce With Me blew up and Bo wow became a superstar overnight just to know my stuff just to know my business like when I go in the studio was I was important to just to know everything what exactly is going on but behind the scenes it was far from innocent J's mentorship Bo wow wasn't just learning how to rap
he was being introduced to a lifestyle no child should be exposed to Dupri himself admitted to taking a 12-year-old Bo wow to strip clubes in one Infamous story JD claimed he left Bo wow in the car while he partied inside but when he came back strippers were already outside dancing for Bo wow right on the street imagine being 12 and thrown into that world years later Bo wow opened up about how these experiences messed him up from his mental health to his relationships with women he even blamed JD for his struggles with addiction and Bo
wow wasn't the only child star under JD's wing with a troubling story before Bo there was Chris Cross two 11-year-old kids Chris Kelly and Chris Smith who blew up with their hit jump their Journey started in 1991 when JD discovered them at Green Brier Mall in Atlanta I mean like around the neighborhood we would dance and sing a little bit but I mean we really got into it a lot when we met J D producer but just like oh wow Criss cross's Fame came at a dark cost one of them Chris Kelly ended up overdosing
after years of addiction a tragic end that some say was rooted in the lifestyle JD exposed them to way too early it was there that 19-year-old Germaine Dupri a rising music Prodigy with a sharp eye for talent discovered the duo looking back on that first meeting dupr said you got to understand people out there crisscross weren't rappers they weren't kids walking around with demos they weren't trying to be rappers they weren't trying to be singers when I met them I said what do y'all do do pre we just cool I was like damn get these
guys a record fast that gut feeling led to the creation of a demo tape and before they knew it Kelly and Smith landed their first record deal with Ruff House Records a moment that officially kicked off Chris Cross with duri leading the way the duo set out on a journey that would shake up the hip-hop world their debut album totally crossed out dropped in 1992 and turned them into instant Superstars fuel by du's top tier production the album sold a jaw-dropping 4 million copies in the us [Music] alone but the real game changer their hit
single jump the track shot straight to Hash one on the Billboard Hot 100 and went double Platinum solidifying crisscross as one of the biggest names in early 9s [Music] hip-hop music videos were totally crossed out weren't just visuals they became straight up cultural moments the jump video directed by Rich Murray was all over MTV and even sold over 100,000 copies as a VHS single yeah back when that was a thing their follow-up single War it up also directed by Murray earned them Billboard's Best New Artist video award as Jim Farber of the New York daily
news pointed out the combo of kid songs and eye-catching videos helped push totally crossed out to multiplatinum success from 1992 to 1996 criss cross was on fire living a dream that most Young Artists could only imagine one of the biggest highlights opening for Michael Jackson on the European leg of his dangerous World Tour in 1992 an insane opportunity for any artist let alone two kids rocking backward clothes they also popped up in legendary music videos like Run DMC s down with the King 1993 and TLC's Hat 2 Da Back 1992 and it didn't stop there
they hit TV screens too they made guest appearances on shows like a different world and even performed on In Living Color in May 1992 beyond music criss cross became a full-blown pop culture phenomenon their signature backward clothes weren't just a gimmick they turned into a legit fashion trend influencing fans celebs and even designers these two weren't just making hits they were shaping style and culture in ways that are still remembered today for Chris Kelly however the pressures and temptations of Fame took a toll in 2009 Whispers began when photos surface showing Kelly with bald spots
on his head rumors quickly spread speculating a battle against cancer however Kelly clarified the situation in an interview revealing that he suffered from alopecia a condition that causes hair loss behind the glitz and glamour of Chris Kelly's rise with Chris Cross a darker battle was raging within Kelly's success was overshadowed by a long and painful struggle with te addiction a battle that tragically claimed his life according to authorities Kelly's mother Donna Kelly Pratt and his uncle Lamar Williams revealed that he had a history of substance abuse Kelly fought addiction for years facing numerous challenges along
the way the exact details of the struggle remained mostly hidden from the public eye but those close to him knew the extent of his battle and the toll it took on his life Chris Kelly's addiction not only disrupted his personal life but also had a significant impact on his career the once promising rap star found it increasingly difficult to sustain his creative output and meet the expectations of his fans and the industry the toll of addiction affected his physical and mental well-being leading to a decline in his musical Endeavors the challenges and struggles Chris Kelly
faced serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of substance abuse and the devastating consequences it can have on one's life his story highlights the importance of addressing addiction and seeking help for those who are struggling despite his amazing talent and early success he couldn't shake off addiction which sadly led to his untimely end the events leading up to Chris Kelly's tragic death unfolded in a shocking and heartbreaking manner according to a police report obtained by TMZ Kelly's mother revealed that he had mixed cnh the night before he passed away this deadly combination proved fatal
abruptly ending the life of a talented artist on May 1st 2013 just hours before his death a disturbing video surfaced offering a glimpse into Chris Kelly's troubled State shot in his Atlanta home the footage showed Chris struggling and fighting for his life shortly after this video was reported a distressing call was placed from Kelly's home to 911 reporting that the rapper had passed out and was unresponsive despite the efforts of medical professionals who arrived on the scene they were unable to revive him Chris Kelly was pronounced dead at approximately 5:00 p.m. leaving the world in
shock and mourning the loss of such a talented artist Germaine Dupri the man who discovered criss cross and played a vital role in their success recently penned an emotional open letter to fans to the world Chris was ma Daddy but to me he was a son I never had du said in a written statement when I think about it I spent more time with Chris and Chris than anybody in my whole life so you can imagine how bad this hurts de I will always love you Chris and I will never let the world forget you
may God bless your soul devastated by the loss Chris Smith also shared heartfelt sentiments about their friendship the memories they shared and expressed How Deeply he would Miss Kelly Smith confessed it's been like a struggle for me every day I know Chris is in heaven he continued of Kelly he was a true friend I just want to say I love you man and I'm going to miss you dearly my life it ain't ever going to be the same but I just hope our Legacy for Hip Hop Is Never Forgotten I'm going to do my part
to make sure Chris's Legacy will live on he finished the bond they formed as young boys had endured through the years and now Smith was left to navigate a world without his partner by his side big fashion brands took notice and soon Criss cross's signature backwards style was popping up in magazines and even on runways they weren't just rap stars they were Trend Setters they even made their way into the Video Game World with Cris cross make my video released for the Sega CD in 1992 the idea players could create their own music videos using
clips from their songs cool concept but let's be real it flopped hard it was so bad that electronic gaming monthly ranked it among the 20 worst games of all time in 1993 the duo teamed up with Sprite for a massive ad campaign dropping an exclusive rap and starring in their own commercial despite all their success transitioning from Teen rap stars to mature artists wasn't easy their second album D bomb 1993 went platinum and had bangers like all right featuring Supercat I'm real and djo like that featuring D Brad it showed their growth but it didn't
hit the same way their debut did by the time they dropped their third album Young Rich and dangerous 1996 they had fully evolved the album went gold and gave us hits like to nights the night and live and die for hip hop but here's the thing no matter how much they mature the industry and fans struggle to see them as anything with the kids in backward clothes the very look that made them famous became a double-edged sword it set them apart but it also boxed them in making re-invention tough after three albums and worldwide Fame
Chris Cross decided to go their separate ways in the late '90s years later following Chris Kelly's passing his mother Donna Kelly Pratt opened up about the darker side of his early Fame she revealed the harsh realities he faced in the industry at just 13 years old while the world saw a superstar she saw child forced to grow up too fast we had conversations we never had before she shared because Chris started so young in the industry it took him a long time to truly mature she spoke about how Fame blurred the line between childhood and
adulthood for her son exposing him to things no kid should experience I can tell you who he smoked his first joint with gave him his first drink and who was there when he lost his virginity she said he thought he was being rebellious but in reality adults around him encouraged it as a mother Pratt fought to protect him but felt powerless against the industry's grip I was like y'all are not helping me here this is a kid she recalled the entertainment world had Stripped Away his innocence and by the time she realized the full extent
of it it was too late once the barn door is open it's open you can't throw a kid into an adult world and then expect them to act like a child her frustration was clear the price of Fame wasn't just success it was also a loss of childhood that Chris Kelly would never get back she believed that being constantly surrounded by adult behaviors during his of years played a major role in Kelly's struggles with substance abuse and risky decisions later in life despite her efforts to protect him the grip of the entertainment industry was relentless
at the end of the day many child stars seem to live a dream life fame fortune and success at an early age but for some that dream can turn into something they wish they'd never experienced a perfect example Bow Wow from being a six-year-old rap Prodigy discovered by Snoop Dog to navigating the wild highs and crushing lows of Fame Bo wow story is one of massive success deep personal struggles and an ongoing journey of reinvention growing up Hip Hop Atlanta Bo Wow's reality show which had just finished airing its second season fac scrutiny and backlash
due to the controversy surrounding one of its main cast members representatives for the show declined to comment on the situation leaving fans curious about the future of low Wow's role on the series oh like pimping is my artist from the franchise boys I call Pimpin to the studio and say yo bring some beats to the studio let's hear what's going on I even I I made all of this happen in the midst of the public scrutiny Bo Wow's lawyer Joe Kachi released a statement expressing confidence that the charges against Bo wow would be dismissed he
emphasized that boow had been the victim in the case alleging that Holden had been the primary aggressor the lawyer vowed to assist the fton county solicitor General's office in Prosecuting Holden Bow Wow feels very strongly that a man should never lay a hand on a woman even in self-defense hence his failure to defend himself here we are confident that the charges against Bo wow will be dismissed and look forward to assisting the fton county solicitor General's office in Prosecuting Miss Holden while Bo wow awaited the resolution of his legal battle he took to social media
to share glimpses of his life after the arrest he posted videos on Instagram from a night out and appeared to attend a Super Bowl party alongside sha Diddy Combs and J depre however the incident continued to cast a shadow over his career and he faced ongoing scrutiny from the media and the public the [ __ ] he's wrong for which is really just you know all the little homie want is just the guidance and the information the impact of the arrest extended Beyond Bo Wow's professional life his personal relationship with Leslie Holden which had been
marked by its ups and downs seemed to have reached a Breaking Point in an interview with hip hop weekly Holden referred to Bo wow as her ex and revealed that they had decided to go their separate ways the public nature of their relationship made the split even more challenging for both parties but this was not the only tragic event that led to his Fall From Grace Bo wow also grappled with addiction it all started innocently enough as Bo wow found himself immersed in the world of hip-hop culture surrounded by peers who indulged in the party
life style he was introduced to a dangerous concoction known as Lee this potent mixture consisting of cating cough syrup and soda became his escape from the pressures of Fain and the harsh realities of life I was on Lan I was sipping so much syrup BR and I I I said this too like right after right after MC Miller had died I um I spoke on that sh like I was drinking that at first Bo wow saw lean as a way to unwind and let loose it provided him with a temporary sense of euphoria numbing the
Stress and Anxiety that often accompanied his celebrity status but little did he know that this seemingly harmless drink would soon become his greatest adversary as go Wow's addiction to lean deepened the consequences began to manifest in his personal and professional life the once vibrant and energetic artist started to lose his spark with his performances marred by the effects of substance abuse his relationships with friends and family became strained as his Focus shifted solely to defeating his addiction but it wasn't just the physical toll that Lee took on Bo Wow's body it was the emotional and
psychological torment that accompanied it the intense pain and withdrawal symptoms he experienced when he tried to quit were unbearable the grip of addiction tightened leaving him trapped in a vicious cycle of dependency I was unclean I was sipping so much syrup he said on the show I was drinking that cess like crazy if you go back and watch the road to Platinum Series on BT you'll see so many white styrofoam cups I was losing my fing mind that leans had be f head up I was just always irritated B wow explained that his addiction to
Le became so out of control that he was drinking all day long he described how regardless of where he was he and others around him were constantly sipping on the concoction despite initially believing he didn't have an addictive personality the rapper's dependency on lean eventually led to Serious consequences including a hospitalization when I got off the stage I collapsed and I was like and I and and I I went straight to Cincinnati University Hospital I'm talking about my stomach was so so he recounted a specific incident during a tour with Chris Brown where he collapsed
after a performance in Cincinnati Bo wow was rushed to Cincinnati University Hospital due to severe stomach issues caused by his lean consumption after returning home to Atlanta his condition worsened significantly with symptoms including vomiting shivering and sweating which he later realized were withdrawal symptoms from the excessive inake was losing my [ __ ] mind like that lean [ __ ] at me up like I was just always irritated this experience highlighted the extent of Bo Wow's addiction and the profound impact it had on his health and wellbeing Bo wow revealed that his late publicist played
a crucial role in managing His Image during his struggle with lean addiction his publicist Patty Webster released a statement attributing both Wows to her departure to dehydration rather than revealing the true reason which was his depend on Lee this strategic move aimed to protect Bo Wow's reputation while he focused on recovering and improving his health reflecting on the health scare that led to his hospitalization Bo wow acknowledged that it was a significant turning point for him he described the excruciating pain he experienced in his stomach and emphasized that he had never felt such intense discomfort
before despite consuming lean excessively Bo wow insisted that he did not have an addictive personality and was unaware of the extent of his body's dependency on the substance Bo wow emphasized that he no longer indulges in hard desand has set boundaries for himself opting instead for tequila and weed he expressed a newfound awareness of his limits and the importance of maintaining control over his choices my body needed it but my mind I don't have an addictive personality I was consuming a lot but I didn't know that my body needed it he added that was the
worst I ever went through in my life no joke B wow then stress that he no longer does hard DS noting that he sticks to tequila and weed I know my boundaries he said in 1998 at the age of 11 Bo Wow's path crossed with record producer Germaine dpri who would play a pivotal role in shaping his career Dupri recognized Bo Wow's immense talent and saw the potential for greatness within him this encounter marked a turning point in BO Wow's life as Dupri became his mentor and guide the following year Bo Wow's song stickup was
featured on the soundtrack of the movie Wild Wild West further solidifying his presence in the music industry he continued to evolve as an artist exploring new musical styles and genres that reflected his growth and maturity in 2003 Bo wow released his third album Unleashed this album marked a departure from the mentorship of Germaine depri as Bo wow sought to explore new musical Avenues but behind his mentorship was his monstrous nature who took advantage of every Young artist who he discovered or mentored that's it for today see you in the next video dot until then goodbye
