Bow Wow Apologizes for Performing in Packed Houston Venue

Bow Wow apologized for performing at a packed venue in Houston over the weekend, as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the United States.

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Bow Wow took to Twitter Tuesday, where he apologized for performing at a packed maskless club in Houston over the weekend. He also took the opportunity to share his side of the story.

In a series of tweets, Bow Wow explained that it wasn’t his concert, and he got on stage to do one verse from his song “Like You.” He added that he then “went back to my section and simply put my mask BACK on.”

Bow Wow also said that he didn't profit from the appearance. “I did not i repeat did not GET PAID for anything. It was my boys 30th bday weekend and i came down off the love," he said.

Heres the TRUTH: My only statement. 1. It was not a bow wow concert. I simply did one verse to like you. And went back to my section and simply put my mask BACK on.

2. I did not i repeat did not GET PAID for anything. It was my boys 30th bday weekend and i came down off the love

— Bow Wow (@smoss) January 19, 2021

“I apologize if i did anything wrong,” Bow Wow continued. “I love the city of houston. I consider it like a 2nd home. A place i go to on my free time.” Bow added, “Sorry to the mayor for any confusion. I understand the time we are living in so I apologize.”

3. I apologize if i did anything wrong. I love the city of houston. I consider it like a 2nd home. A place i go to on my free time.

4. Sorry to the mayor for any confusion. I understand the time we are living in so I apologize.

— Bow Wow (@smoss) January 19, 2021

My clip was the only clip to go viral and we know why. Anything with my name attached to it reads HEADLINES. Thats why they chose me. I understand this is what i signed up for. I can take all the heat and not sweat. Sorry for any confusion.

— Bow Wow (@smoss) January 19, 2021

Bow Wow faced heavy criticism for the performance, which took place as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the country. He initially responded to the backlash on Saturday morning, explaining in a string of deleted tweets that he was “hosting parties all last year.”

Bow Wow also seems to think that Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner isn’t a huge fan of him, saying as much on Twitter on Monday. “Safe to say the mayor of houston hates my guts. I cant believe i get the blame for a whole weekend. This is ridiculous.” 

Safe to say the mayor of houston hates my guts. I cant believe i get the blame for a whole weekend. This is ridiculous.

— Bow Wow (@smoss) January 18, 2021

Turner also responded to Bow Wow.  

Let me be very clear. I don’t dislike @BowWowPromoTeam. While the city is in the midst of this pandemic nearly 2000 infected and 17 dying yesterday, this is not the time for concerts. Help us get past this virus and then do your thing. The same for other bars & clubs. st #COVID19

— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) January 18, 2021

Houston’s COVID-19 safety guidelines are fairly relaxed, despite the fact that Texas has recorded over two million cases, the second-highest number in the U.S. after California.

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