Rapper Bow Wow credits new recording partner Omarion with saving his career.

The hip hop star claims he was an arrogant 18-year-old heading for career downfall when R+b star Omarion took him aside when they toured together two years ago.

Bow Wow, 20, says,"Omarion was man enough to approach me and say he didn't like the way I was acting."

"I was the youngest person on the tour and, man, was I immature and arrogant."

They are now firm friends and recorded joint album Face Off together.