Rapper and entertainer Bow Wow has sparked discussion in the sports world after offering strong advice to NFL rookie Travis Hunter. In a recent appearance on Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe, Bow Wow (real name Shad Moss) shared candid thoughts on how personal relationships can impact young athletes, using Hunter’s recent public life as a key example.
Hunter, the former Colorado Buffaloes standout who won the Heisman Trophy and was selected second overall in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been in the spotlight not only for his talent but also for his relationship with fiancée Leanna Lenee. That attention has raised some eyebrows, and Bow Wow didn’t hesitate to weigh in.
“You’ll be so blind, just in love, and just milking your ass,” Moss said, pulling from his own past experiences. “When the milk dries up and it’s powder—phew. They gone.” He made it clear that his comments weren’t meant as disrespect, but as guidance from someone who’s been in the spotlight from a young age. “You the coldest of dudes. We all rootin’ for you,” he said of Hunter. 
Bow Wow emphasized the importance of staying locked in as Hunter prepares for the most critical phase of his football career. “You about to make the biggest bag of your life… There’s gonna be time for all that. But get busy on that field.”
His strongest advice came in the form of social media caution. “Keep that off the internet, because that’s starting to overshadow the skill,” Bow Wow warned, suggesting that off-field headlines about Hunter’s relationship could distract from his athletic achievements. “Protect the brand. Protect the game.”
The comments have stirred conversation among fans of the Colorado Buffaloes and the NFL alike. Some applaud Bow Wow for saying what many were thinking, while others feel personal matters should remain private.
Regardless of public opinion, the message was clear: Travis Hunter has a rare opportunity ahead of him, and Bow Wow wants to see him seize it—without distractions. As the rookie gears up for his first season with the Jaguars, time will tell whether he heeds the advice and keeps the focus where it belongs—on the game.
