Rap Superstar Bow Wow Visits Beaumont High School

St. Louis – Students at Beaumont High School received the surprise of a lifetime when Bow Wow, a nationally known rapper and actor, visited their school during a special assembly today. The rapper, who is in town to promote his new album, suggested to Craig Blac, morning show host on radio station Hot 104.1, that he wanted to visit a high school.

“We decided the best way to choose a high school was to let our listeners vote,” said Blac. “Last night we opened the phone lines to find out which high school in St. Louis is the hottest, and Beaumont High had the most votes,” he said.

Principal Travis Brown selected 200 students who were either on the honor roll or had perfect attendance to attend the last-minute assembly. “We are honored that Bow Wow visited our school,” said Principal Travis Brown. “Our teachers and staff try to find ways to encourage students who are achieving in the classroom.”

Bow Wow, 19, spoke to students about the importance of staying in school. “I didn’t get a chance to attend high school because I got started in the business at a young age,” said Bow Wow. “I was one of the lucky ones to have fame, but it is really important that you put your mind on achieving great things when you leave school.”

The recording artist first burst on the scene in 2000 and was the youngest musician to open the Grammy Awards. He has also held many acting roles, including the lead character in the movie “Like Mike.”