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Wanted

(2005, Rap, by Bow Wow, Label: Sony Music)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Bow Wow attempts to prove he's no longer a kid.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Bow Wow seems to be trying to present himself as a positive role model, though there's still some sexist posturing in his lyrics.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    A few references to violent behavior.

  • Sex:

    A lot of sexual innuendo.

  • Language:

    A sprinkling of four-letter words, fewer than most CDs in the genre.

  • Consumerism:

    Occasional brand names mentioned.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Lots of drug references, mostly in a negative context.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Wanted

Parents need to know that this CD contains some drug references (mostly with an anti-drug message) and generous usage of the "N" word, as well as sexual innuendo.

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  • Families can talk about Bow Wow's apparent attempts to present himself as a positive role model for young people, and whether or not his efforts succeed.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    jasondoggybag
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    OK....

    Well, all I have to say is, THIS GUY THINKS HE'S THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD!!!!!!

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    domo121
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

    great cd

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    littlefroggy121
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 4.0

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  4. Adult Reviewer
    lisperjoh
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Mr. Wow

    I LOVE BOW WOW!!! I love everything about him; his clothes, his braids, his grill, and his voice. Bow Wow is the man!! This CD is hot!!! Is approiate for ages 12 and up because he's sending out a positive message to kids everywhere. Purrfection

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  5. Adult Reviewer
    RRosatti
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I thought...

    I thought that the songs were catchy, but they are sort of iffy in the sex department... "I ain't never had nobody do me like you." However, this song did feature Ciara, who he is currently engaged to, so I guess it kind of offsets. This CD is one of those CD's that is ok but a little iffy. Language is fine, and mostly he just tries to be cool.

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