Nick Cannon
Comedian, actor, and TV personality Nick Cannon got his start as a teen on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That before landing his own show on the network, The Nick Cannon Show, in 2002. He went on to act in several successful movies including, Drumline, Roll Bounce, and Chi-Raq.
Along with comedy, Nick is also a rapper and originally a part of the rap group, Da G4 Dope Bomb Squad. His debut solo album was released in 2003, and featured his single, "Your Pops Don't Like Me (I Really Don't Like This Dude)." More recently, Nick released an Eminem diss track, "The Invitation," calling out the rapper for his obsession with his ex-wife, Mariah Carey.
A man of many talents, Nick is known for his hosting skills, appearing on popular reality series such as Wild 'N Out, America's Got Talent, and The Masked Singer. You can also listen to Nick on the radio thanks to his show Nick Cannon Mornings on Power 106 in Los Angeles.
Nick has had eight children with five women, and is reportedly expecting baby No. 9! In case you've had a hard time keeping up with his parenthood journey (you're not alone!), here's a list of his babies and their mothers:
- Monroe and Moroccan — Twins Nick had with ex Mariah Carey, born April 30, 2011.
- Golden and Powerful Queen — Nick's kids with ex Brittany Bell. Their son Golden was born in February 2017, and their daughter Powerful Queen was born in December 2020.
- Zion and Zillion — Twin boys Nick had with DJ Abby De La Rosa in June of 2021.
- Zen — A son born to Nick and model Alyssa Scott, also in June 2021. Sadly, Zen died of brain cancer at only five months old.
- Legend — A son born to Nick and model Bre Tiesi on June 28, 2022.
In June of 2022, Abby De La Rosa announced that she is pregnant. She has not confirmed whether Nick is the father.
Full Name: Nicholas Scott Cannon
Birthday: October 8, 1980
Relationship Status: Dating Abby De La Rosa (previously married to Mariah Carey)
Instagram: @nickcannon
Twitter: @nickcannon
Net Worth: $30 million
Fun Fact: Nick graduated from Howard University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in Criminology/Administration of Justice and a minor in Africana Studies.
Latest Nick Cannon News and Updates
Nick Cannon Pulls out All the Stops, Wearing Four Separate Costumes for Halloween with His Kids
In an Instagram post showing off the costumes, Nick wrote, "Nights of the Jack and we all Pumpkins and one Gorilla for Halloween!"
Nick Cannon Trolls Diddy Over Baby Oil Stockpile — "I Got 12 Kids, I Need This"
Nick Cannon and Diddy were friends for years before his arrest in September 2024.
Nick Cannon Celebrates His Grandma's Birthday With His Twins at His Side
The Cannon family just got together to celebrate. 'Nuff said, really.
"He's Advanced" — Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell's 7-Year-Old Son, Golden, Is In 4th Grade
Nick and Brittany's son was born in 2017.
Nick Cannon Claims His Net Worth Is Higher Than People Think and Gives Insight Into Child Support Payments
“Everybody thinks Ryan Seacrest has tons of money. I do everything that he does times 10," Nick said.
Are Bre Tiesi and Nick Cannon Together? Social Media Suggests Yes!
Bre Tiesi and Nick Cannon have quite the confusing relationship. While they come off as a couple, they are actually involved in an open relationship.
Nick Cannon Opened Up About Child Support Payments: "My Account Is Their Account" (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
Sources speculate Nick Cannon pays around $3 million annually in child support. But in an exclusive clip obtained by ‘Distractify’ we learn the truth.
Who Is Bre Tiesi? Details on Her Ethnicity and Relationship With Nick Cannon
'Selling Sunset' Season 6 cast member Bre Tiesi had a baby with Nick Cannon in July 2022. Get the scoop on Bre's ethnicity and her emancipation.
Nick Cannon Has 12 Kids With 6 Different Women — Breaking Down His Family Tree
Who are Nick Cannon's six baby mamas? The actor welcomed his 12th child in December 2022, with model Alyssa Scott. Inside his extensive family tree.
Nick Cannon and Eminem Have Had Beef for Over 10 Years — Here's How It Started
What's going on with the Nick Cannon and Eminem beef? The two have been fighting over their shared ex, Mariah Carey, for over a decade.
'The Masked Singer' Host Nick Cannon's Antisemitic Comments Explained
'The Masked Singer's' Nick Cannon was accused of antisemitism in 2020. But what did Nick Cannon say about Jewish people? Read on to find out.
Nick Cannon's Kids: A Look at His Sprawling Family Tree
Nick Cannon is a father to many kids, and the mogul recently welcomed another child into the world. Here's a look at Nick's family.
What's Nick Cannon's Religion? Here's What We Know!
What's Nick Cannon religion? Here's everything we know about the 'Wild 'N Out' star's religious beliefs on polyamory, having children, and more!
'Wild 'N Out' Season 18: Here's Everything We Know So Far
'Wild ' N Out' Season 18 has been on the tip of everyone's tongue. And reports share that the new season has finished production. So when does it air?
Why Did Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Break Up? Are They Getting Back Together?
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon met in 2005, going on to start a family together. Why did they breakup, and are they ever planning to get back together?
Nick Cannon Talks Celibacy Journey on Self-Titled Talk Show — "I Was Out of Control"
As the world wraps their head around Nick Cannon fathering his eighth child, it turns out that the talk show host was into celibacy. Details inside.
Nick Cannon's Seventh Child, Baby Zen, Has Passed Away
What happened to Nick Cannon's son Zen? The host's youngest child has tragically passed away, and the child's mother, Alyssa Scott, has broken her silence.
Here's an Inside Look at Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon's Famous Friendship
There's a lot more to the story about Nick Cannon and Kevin Hart's famous friendship than their ongoing prank war. Here's what we know.
Nick Cannon Has a Longstanding Relationship With ViacomCBS — but Does He Own Nickelodeon?
Did Nick Cannon own Nickelodeon? The 'All That' star has a longstanding relationship with ViacomCBS, but who actually owns the network?
Who Is Nick Cannon's Girlfriend? He Apparently Has More Than One
People are kind of shocked (maybe impressed?) with how wild Nick Cannon's love life is. So, exactly how many girlfriends does he have? What we know.
Nick Cannon Is Allegedly Expecting a Child With Model Alyssa Scott
Nick Cannon and former Wild 'N Out model Alyssa Scott are allegedly expecting a child together. Get the details on his new baby mama.
We Know That 'Wild 'N Out's Nick Cannon Is Wealthy, but How Wealthy Exactly?
How much does Nick Cannon make on 'Wild 'N Out'? The show creator is known to be wealthy, but his net worth may be less than you'd expect.
Nick Cannon Says Wearing a Turban Makes Him Feel "Like a King"
Why does Nick Cannon wear a turban? The 'Masked Singer' host has been spotted many times with the slick accessory. Is this a fashion statement?
Twitter Is Taking Advantage of Nick Cannon's Feud With Eminem With the Hashtag #RIPNickCannon
With the beef between Eminem and Nick Cannon, the hashtag #RIPNickCannon has a lot of great memes with it. Here's a roundup of the best.
Nick Cannon Was Replaced on 'America's Got Talent' After Making a Joke About NBC
What happened when Nick Cannon left 'America's Got Talent'? What we know about his alleged feud with NBC, and why he was replaced by Tyra Banks.
Nick Cannon Isn't Ready to Let Go of the Rights to 'Wild 'N Out'
After being fired from 'Wild 'n Out,' Nick Cannon is still claiming ownership and suing ViacomCBS, but who actually owns 'Wild 'n Out'?
Nick Cannon Is Planning a $1.5 Billion Lawsuit Against Viacom Over 'Wild N' Out'
Nick Cannon was fired from his job at Viacom over anti-Semitic tweets, and now he's suing the company for compensation from 'Wild N' Out.’
Nick Cannon and Girlfriend Brittany Bell Welcomed a Baby Girl to Their Family
Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell welcomed a new baby to the family in December 2020. They named the beautiful baby girl Powerful Queen.
'Wild 'N Out' Is Back — and So Is Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon apologized for his antisemitic comments on his podcast, meaning fans of 'Wild 'N Out' no longer need to worry about it being canceled.
Nick Cannon Made His Glorious Return Back to 'The Masked Singer'
Why is Nick Cannon not on 'The Masked Singer’? The comedian was absent from the first few episodes of Season 5 before making a surprise return.
Nick Cannon's Kids Want Him to Stop Being a "Player" and Settle Down!
Who is Nick Cannon dating right now? 'The Masked Singer' host explained why fans will never see him get married again. Read on for more.
Abby De La Rosa Is Expecting Twins With Nick Cannon, but Who Exactly Is She?
Nick Cannon is having twins with L.A. DJ Abby De La Rosa, but there are many who want to know more about Abby, including what her net worth is.
