In recent years, Nick Cannon’s paternity has become a common headline and often the subject of pop culture jokes, as the musician has 12 children by six different women, all of whom are under the age of 11.
But fatherhood for Cannon is something he takes seriously.
“Everyone thinks it’s time management. It’s energy management,” he told Entertainment Tonight about being a father to a dozen kids.
“As long as we’re all on the same page and all have the same goal of being the best parents we can be, it works,” he explained. “And if it’s the planning, then it’s the planning.”
NICK CANNON, ONCE A FATHER OF 12, HAS SEVERAL MILLIONS OF CHILD MAINTENANCE BILLS EACH YEAR
Nick Cannon says God will decide when he’s done having children. (Gabriel Olsen)
Cannon, showing off his “Ncredible” office, realizes he’s a busy man.
When asked if he was done having children, Cannon was quick to reply, “God decides when we’re done.”
He most recently welcomed his 12th child, a daughter Halo Marie, with Alyssa Scott in December. The couple are also parents to son Zen, who died in December 2021 at the age of five months.
Cannon also has two children with Mariah Carey, Moroccan and Monroe; three with Brittany Bell, Golden Sagon, Powerful Queen and Rise Messiah; three children with Abby de la Rosa, Zion Mixolydian, Zillion Heir, and Beautiful Zeppelin; a child with Brie Tiesi, Legendary Love; and a kid with LaNisha Cole, Onyx Ice.
Nick Cannon hasn’t ruled out more children. (Daniel Knighton)
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Though his plans to expand his family are by God, Cannon admits, “I’ve got my hands full and I’m so focused and locked in,” before adding, “You know what, when I’m 85, you know.” it never. I could do it.”
At 42, Cannon has been transparent about the financial responsibility of being a parent to so many children.
Last year, a report from The Sun claimed that Cannon was “paying nearly $3 million a year in child support,” but the musician and actor told The Neighborhood Talk the actual number is much larger.
“I definitely spend a lot more than that on my kids every year,” he said.
Nick Cannon has been transparent about his financial responsibilities as a parent of 12 children. (Prince Williams)
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Cannon has certainly made it easy for himself to become a parent at his new HQ by setting up a nursery in his “Ncredible” office right next to his personal space.
The rapper and The Masked Singer host also has a candy store and arcade.