TV host Nick Cannon is a proud father to 12 children with six different women. His children include Monroe and Moroccan with ex-wife Mariah Carey, Rise and Legendary with Bre Tiesi, Onyx with LaNisha Cole, Halo with Alyssa Scott, and more. Nick recently lost his son Zen at the age of five months due to brain cancer. Zen had hydrocephalus, underwent surgery for a malignant tumor, and passed away in December 2021. Nick has shared his experiences with his children, including his 11-year-old twins, and emphasized the importance of quality time with them.
Nick has been co-parenting with his ex-wife Mariah Carey since their separation in 2014. While they have navigated separation and co-parenting, they have maintained a strong relationship for the sake of their children. Nick has also welcomed children with Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, Alyssa Scott, and LaNisha Cole. He has openly discussed the challenges of balancing work and fatherhood, as well as the guilt he feels about dividing his time. Despite his busy schedule, he cherishes quality moments with his children.
Nick’s relationship with Bre Tiesi resulted in the birth of their son, Legendary Love, in June 2022. The couple announced the gender during a gender reveal party and Nick expressed his excitement to welcome another child. Bre had an unmedicated home birth and expressed gratitude for Nick’s support throughout the experience. With Abby De La Rosa, Nick welcomed twin sons Zion and Zillion, and daughter Beautiful Zeppelin. They kept their relationship and pregnancy a secret until April 2021.
Nick and Alyssa Scott, who met on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, welcomed their son Zen in 2021. Zen was diagnosed with a malignant tumor and hydrocephalus, which led to emergency surgery and his passing in December. Despite the immense loss, Nick praised Alyssa for her strength throughout the ordeal. Alyssa later gave birth to Nick’s daughter Halo in December 2022. After Zen’s passing, Nick opened up about the guilt he felt about balancing work and fatherhood, and the importance of quality time with his children. He continues to honor Zen’s memory.
Nick also welcomed children with LaNisha Cole, Abby De La Rosa, and Brittany Bell. With LaNisha Cole, he welcomed daughter Onyx Ice in 2022. He praised LaNisha for her strength and motherhood, and emphasized the importance of projecting criticism towards him rather than the mothers of his children. Nick’s journey as a father has been marked by joy and tragedy, with each child playing a special role in his life. He continues to navigate co-parenting, work, and fatherhood with love and dedication.
