Bow Wow and Romeo were the latest subjects of a potential Instagram Live battle, sparking a Twitter debate that ultimately ended with fans crowning Bow Wow as the hypothetical victor. It all began with one pot-stirring message from a private Twitter account.
“I’m not gone hold u.. I want an innocent battle, hit for hit between @smoss & @RomeoMiller,” Twitter user PrettyNay21 wrote.
Fans were quick to jump in and mention Bow Wow’s Jermaine Dupri-helmed discography, such as his debut effort Beware of the Dog and platinum-selling albums Doggy Bag and Wanted.
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Twitter users also listed Bow Wow’s hits such as “Bounce With Me,” “Like You” featuring Ciara and “Bow Wow (That’s My Name)” as potential Verzuz contenders. Meanwhile, most seemed to dismiss Romeo‘s catalog and recalled his 2013 commercial for ICDC College.
See some tweets from the social media debate below.
This really wouldn’t be fair and tbh, it’d be a waste of Bow Wow’s time because Romeo doesn’t have enough hits to compete.
— Todd Burress (@yogihoagie) April 21, 2020
I mean who, REALLY, was on Bow Wow’s level in the 2000s? Sammie? Lil Corey? Lil Romeo? None of the above. He stood alone.
— #DigitalDiva ? Gabbi Gabbi (@StayAntisocial) April 21, 2020
Bow Wow and Romeo battle? Nah, Romeo getting smoked. Like some battles are better left alone and this is one. #VERZUZ No Limit can’t save Romeo in this one. pic.twitter.com/xLPqtpATHm
— jessJessJESS (@jessJessJESS__) April 21, 2020
man they said Romeo can’t go against bow wow cause he had one hit song and it was ICDC College lmaooooo
— nea (@LittleOl_Ebonea) April 22, 2020
Romeo: Ok let’s each do our best 15 songs
Bow Wow: pic.twitter.com/lEDbJI6A9Z
— SameBoat (@SameBoatNewHoes) April 21, 2020
Y'all know Lil' Romeo was Great Value brand of Lil' Bow Wow back in the day. Stop cappin…
— ?? Waverly McFly (@tlldrknhndsm_) April 21, 2020
sorry, we can't go from a teddy riley/babyface battle to…. a lil bow wow/lil romeo battle. pass. i don't make up the rules. but i do enforce them.
— Candice Frederick (@ReelTalker) April 21, 2020
bow wow was the obvious more successful rapper while romeo decided to go to college and date white bitches
— 11 (@OhEmmeG) April 21, 2020
Soulja Boy is the only childhood rapper who is credible enough to face off against Bow Wow. No one else comes close. Kill that Romeo noise. That’s like comparing Michael Jordan to Ben Gordon. Soulja vs. Bow Wow should be the only battle pitched for #VERZUZ. ??♂️?
— Da Kid Gowie (@DaKidGowie) April 21, 2020
me looking up songs by lil romeo so I can weigh in on this bow wow vs lil romeo battle pic.twitter.com/spMLK9zZcY
— saint herahn (@voteforrahn) April 21, 2020
Y’all calling for Romeo vs Bow Wow now? Lol. After Bow Wow plays Bounce With Me, Bow Wow (that’s my name), Shortie Like Mine, Puppy Love, his verse on I Think They Like Me, or Fresh AzImIz, what y’all think Romeo gonna play? His ICDC mix? pic.twitter.com/1DRze9DQug
— Teddy Riley's Newest IG Hype Man (@javonism) April 21, 2020
Son. C’mon now. Bow Wow would smoke Lil Romeo. Niggas be actjng like Bow Wow isn’t the greatest rapper ever under the age of 18.
— The Black Uncle Jesse (@zayblacknofood) April 21, 2020