Bow Wow Says He's Not Voting in This Year’s Election Because He's “Mixed"

Bow Wow said he’s not voting in this year’s election because he’s “mixed”—say what?

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Twitter had plenty to say about Shad Moss (a.k.a. Bow Wow)'s recent comments on this year's presidential election. When a fan reached out to Bow Wow on Twitter Wednesday for his thoughts on what many have considered one of the most crucial elections in American history, he revealed he's "not really into politics" and argued that the fact that the country survived a George W. Bush presidency means things couldn't possibly get much worse:

Im not really into politics like that. Hell we survive bush what can be more tragic? https://t.co/CxTKpBwqIG

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

When another fan asked him if he planned on voting for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton or GOP nominee Donald Trump, Bow Wow revealed he doesn't care for either and expounded on his reason for seemingly refraining from voting altogether:

I dont really care because after i learned what i learned about politics i just stay away... Let down https://t.co/S6ORL9nmnr

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

That all the world leaders are controlled by an upper power that no one knows about. I cant rock w it https://t.co/PBC3im2OcJ

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

Man i only believe what the eyes see. Im mixed. I dont know what my ancestors was doing. I only know what i see! https://t.co/OdDO2pvtBS

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

That last tweet didn't exactly sit well with a lot of his followers, who promptly responded and received some more thoughts directly from Bow Wow:

Yeah i seen SELMA. Was i related to anyone no. Im saying my moss side of family is NOT BLACK. Heritage different. https://t.co/AIFTxVAdJs

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

Because my ancestors were in tribes. My moss side of my family is white and native. Shit i cant help thats my family https://t.co/nOS7Qf5OWf

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

But if its not in my heart to do so then i cant scream out sumn im not passionate about in my heart. Cant fake it https://t.co/pqKIE5QN4Z

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

Moms side weird. Ive never seen them in my life really. I got 2 aunts and 1 cousin ive known my whole life. CRAZY https://t.co/uOenmZ54Cf

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

I never knew em. Been a moss my whole life so im only sticking to my roots. Even to the women i like. https://t.co/SsD1en4w8M

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

Seen his mom? My grandma is not black. My dads father was mixed. My dad look like a drunk cuban with no rhythm. https://t.co/6lykpMfIqB

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

NO BLACK really on the moss side of the family. All my cousins have BLONDE HAIR BRO. Nephew etc.. look like bieber. https://t.co/TKlLplDAvK

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

How you gone tell me what i am? Idiot https://t.co/GBcdKdG7Il

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

My mom is. But was i related to anyone in selma no. Thats what I'm saying. I aint know my moms mom like that. https://t.co/0H5yrvZjo6

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 27, 2016

Blk/native. Thats it. I dont get whats the big deal😂 THATS WHAT I AM https://t.co/1MMus7MqfU

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 28, 2016

All because i showed love to my native side though? Stop being sensitive i NEVER said that dawg.Stop being sensitive https://t.co/FNqrwtw8zB

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 28, 2016

I never not said im not black! F*** the media! A fan asked if i was mixed i said yeah. Big deal! https://t.co/tGGAg5H4Om

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 28, 2016

Bow Wow also doubled down on his previous revelation that he's not voting this time around, adding that he's not sure his vote would do anything:

I voted 8 yrs ago i experienced it but i aint get what my vote did. Like i voted because it was the thing to do. https://t.co/mkkmWs5KJK

— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 28, 2016

In the middle of the debate, Bow Wow took to Instagram to share a photo of his father:

Following the heated discourse, Twitter continued to ponder Bow Wow's comments:

Damn, Bruh, we done lost Shad Moss. 😒#BlackAmericaImStillBlack ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿😏

— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) July 28, 2016

Wasn't sure why Shad Moss was popping up on my tl until I read the story😒

— GrindTim3 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@GrindTim3) July 28, 2016

The United States will hold its 2016 presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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