Derrelle Owens (born June 9, 1981), better known by his stage name Shorty Mack, is a rapper and actor. He is most significantly known for his 1996 single, "Hard To Tame Me", and his self-titled debut album, both released under JVC/Vertex Music. He has since made appearances on numerous recordings by Ray J, including the Knockout remix of "Formal Invite" and the Smokin' Trees version of "What I Need". He also played the role of "Nyce" on the sitcom Moesha.