Bow Wow Asks Fans If He Should Perform R. Kelly Collab

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He's leaving this controversial choice up to the public.

In the past, he has stated that he has separated the man from the music when it comes to R. Kelly, but this time around, Bow Wow is taking things straight to the fans. Back in Spring 2021, Bow emphasized that his former collaborator's legal woes weren't his concern, as he could only speak on Kelly's contributions to music.

“We know the story, we see what it is. That’s what it is. Cool. But, that’s not my business, but, you know, the music is something separate,” he told Fox Soul at the time. “We all don’t agree with what happened to R. Kelly but do I still listen to his music at times? The artist? Yes, I do. It’s great music.”

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These days, instead of taking a hard public stance, Bow is asking his fans for their help in choosing particular songs for his live setlist. He recently shared a poll on his Instagram Story where he asked, "Should I perform Ima Flirt on tour?"

He added, "Im going to let the people decide this."

The 2007 track "I'm a Flirt" first appeared on Bow's album The Price of Fame, but it was included as a bonus track. Later, Kelly would add the remix to his album, Double Up.

R. Kelly's scandals have caused him to be a hot topic in entertainment circles. Both fans and the industry's elite have weighed the disgraced singer's career in the wake of the several sex crimes allegations and convictions against him. Yet, there are many, such as Bow Wow, who remain fans despite backlash.

Check out Bow Wow's poll below and let us know if you think he should perform the track.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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