Nick Cannon manages five of his 12 children for Universal Studios Hollywood visit

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TV host Nick Cannon has 12 children with six different women.

Nick is married to Mariah Carey. 

His children include Monroe and Moroccan, Onyx and Rise, Powerful and Legendary, Onyx and Rise, Powerful and Golden, Powerful and Legendary, Halo and Zen (he died), Beautiful, Zion, and Zillion. 

 Alyssa was pregnant and confirmed Nick’s fathership in November 2022. This just 11 months after Zen had died of brain cancer.

Cannon, with his ex-wife Mariah Carey, is proud to be the father of 11-year-old twins Monroe & Moroccan.

On June 28, 2022, he welcomed Legendary Love, his eighth child, to Bre Tisi.

Nick’s ninth child, Onyx Ice, was born to LaNisha Cole and Nick on September 14, 2022.

Two weeks later, Nick welcomed his 10th baby, Rise Messiah Cannon, to Brittany Bell. Brittany Bell already has two children, daughter Powerful Queen (two) and Golden (five).

Nick and Alyssa Scott welcomed baby number 12, Halo Marie Cannon. She was born December 14, 2022.

They also had a son, but he died in 2021. Alyssa and Nick lost their beloved son Zen to a brain tumour on December 5, 2021.

Hydrocephalus is a condition in which fluid builds up inside the brain, increasing the size of ventricles and putting pressure on Zen.

Zen was found to have a malignant head tumor and was immediately admitted for surgery. Zen made it through surgery, but his health declined around Thanksgiving and he eventually died December 5.

“We knew from August that Zen would not live long on this planet. Scott shared an Instagram post that Scott previously shared. Scott stated that he knew Zen would not make it to 6 months. “I am eternally thankful he was in arms of those who loved him most.

He had his 11th child with his baby mama Abby De La Rosa –  daughter Beautiful Zeppelin on November 11, 2022; they also share twin sons Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, one.

 

Mariah Carey, ex-wife of daughter Monroe, and son Moroccan

Nick and Mariah Carey tied the knot on in the Bahamas in 2008, and they welcomed the rapper’s first kids on April 30, 2011 – a set of twins named Monroe and Moroccan Scott.

People claims Monroe was named after Marilyn Monroe, a late actress who was an inspiration to Mariah. Because Mariah doesn’t have one, they decided to not give her a middle-name.

As for Moroccan, the idea for his name came from the Moroccan décor in Mariah’s apartment, which is where Nick proposed to her.

His middle name, Scott, is also Nick’s middle name and his grandmother’s maiden name.

In December, Nick, now 11 years old and in the wake Zen’s death, spoke out about the difficulty he had to tell his twins about Zen’s passing. However, he credits their support, particularly Monroe, for helping him through the tragedy.

Monroe was a’so pure, so honest’ person that he said he is and called him his ‘best therapist’ 

“Having to explain it to [then]People spoke out to admit that the ten-year-olds are “pretty intense” at times.

“But their understanding and being there for us probably helped me keep it all together and really manage it. Roc and Roe were particularly helpful. They were there throughout the entire trip.

‘My daughter really, she’s so in touch and in line with her age and wise beyond all of my years. She’s my best therapist. I had many therapists.

She keeps me in line. She’s so genuine and open. She is 10 years old and asks powerful, strong questions.

“Really? It’s all love. She is my oldest child. She is my oldest child, even though they are twins. She has helped me to keep my faith strong.

After the birth of Golden in 2016, Nick spoke out about their relationship with Golden’s younger brother. He revealed that the twins really enjoyed having a baby brother.

Entertainment Tonight heard that they love spending time with him. It is almost as if they are more interested in him having fun than having fun together.

They try to make him laugh. He is now walking so they are trying get him all the toys.

“Watching the whole older sibling thing happen, they understand the responsibility. They know that they can help him learn, which is great.

He also called them “geniuses”, and admitted that he was unhappy with the speed at which they were growing up.

“I am fine with my son growing-up.” He laughed and said, ‘It’s my daughter I have a problem. ‘I mean, shotgun’s loaded.’

In 2016, he said that he and Mariah had come to an understanding and unreserved love for the twins.

He stated, “When you are open to understanding and unconditional love for all things, there is no way you can go wrong.”

“It would be very easy for us to put our egos in – to believe that we want to do with time and effort. But then we have to take a step back.

“When it comes down to my children, it is what they want at any time. I plan my day around that.

Both of us consider our children the most important. It turned her into a wonderful mother. I feel like the whole world began to connect with her on this level.

“There will always exist unconditional love and a great partnership. It is a friend I cherish the most in my life.

“The fact that there is no blood tampering and we can still live together, I believe that that is the best place.

Sons Golden and Rise Messiah and daughter Powerful queen, with Brittany Bell 

After his split from Mariah, Nick dated Phoenix Suns dancer Brittany Bell on-and-off for years.

Golden Sagon was their son and they were married on February 21, 2017.

Nick wrote on Instagram that he was gushing about how ‘weeping may endure for one night, but joy comesth in the morning!

“No matter how difficult the world can be, God will always remind us of our purpose. Son, welcome to Earth! #TrueHappiness #Awakened.’ 

According to reports, the couple split. However, in November 2020, Brittany was seen walking hand-in–hand with him at his 33rd Birthday Celebration. Brittany had a growing baby bump.

They then welcomed their second child, Powerful Queen, in December 2020.

Brittany, a model and also a gift giver, posted the following message on Instagram: “The best gift ever.”

‘We have been surprised with… A GIRL! Perfect timing for Christmas: Queen Cannon, the powerful queen of power, arrived this week.

“So many more things to share. I can only say that Nick was my rock throughout the most intense, yet empowering, natural water birth.

“It was nothing except POWERFUL. Merry Christmas! THANK YOU GOD. 

A month later, Nick was asked by Power 106 radio hosts if Nick’s pregnancy was an ‘accident’. He insisted that it wasn’t. 

‘I’m having these kids on purpose,’ he said. ‘I didn’t have no accident. [There were] a lot of people that I could’ve gotten pregnant that I didn’t. The only thing that matters is your last chance at life.

In December 2021, right after Powerful Queen’s first Birthday, the Masked Singer host could not stop raving about how smart she was on Instagram.

He shared a clip in which she used words such as “nose, cat,” dog, and tree while he presented flashcards to her.

‘Wow! This baby is amazing! It was captioned by him. ‘They were mad that we called her POWERFUL QUEEN! Y’all lucky I didn’t go with my other choice GENIUS EMPRESS!

‘LOL. I can’t take any of the credit here though! That’s all her amazing mommy.’

Brittany and Nick welcomed their third child, Rise Messiah, on September 23, 2022. He weighed in at 10lbs. 

Sons Zion Mixolydians and Zillion Heir with daughter Beautiful Zeppelin and Abby De La Rosa

Nick and Abby, who is a DJ and broadcast professional, kept their relationship a secret until they announced that they were expecting twin boys together in April 2021.

Abby wrote the following message on Instagram in a now-defunct post: “Our dearest children – my miracle baby, thank you”

“I believe the Lord has predestined me and prepared for me to receive the gift of not just one, but two little angels.

‘I pray God gives you both strength to stand boldly and courageously in your individual truths, just as your daddy… God bless you and your brothers and help you live your true purpose.

“Your dad will always be there for you, and I will always support you both in total unison.”

“No matter what the world throws at you, forgive is key. What is for you – it is for YOU!” We are so in love with you both and can’t wait for you to meet us. 

The boys – who they named named Zion and Zillion – were born on June 14, 2021.

In an Instagram Q&A, Abby later revealed that she and Nick accidentally got pregnant in April 2020, but sadly, they lost that baby. After that, Abby and Nick became more focused on trying to conceive again. 

She explained that although April 2020 was the first pregnancy, it was not planned. However, Nick was a great friend of mine and was so helpful to me. Then, our focus shifted to having a child. We never imagined that we would have twins.

Let me add, this was not like us looking at a calendar and saying, “You gotta get pregnant by this date.” It was already a thought, and it came to pass.

“It was already out there, it wasn’t something we were manifesting. We were just letting it flow.” 

They are now gearing up for their third child together, but the gender of this baby is not yet known. 

Abby, a pregnant woman, confirmed Nick’s fathership on November 9, 2022.

On November 11, 2022, she gave birth to Beautiful Zeppelin, his 11th child. 

Bre Tiei and Son Legendary Love 

Nick announced that he was pregnant with his eighth child in January. Bre, Nick’s girlfriend and model, was there to celebrate the announcement. 

On an episode of The Nick Cannon Show, he shared the happy news and said: “It’s just a boy!” Yesterday was the day we found out. Everyone knows that I have many children. It’s not a contest. Each one is unique.

Bre took to Instagram for the announcement of Legendary Love’s birth. She shared in candid detail that Legendary Love had been born in an “all natural unmedicated birth” and praised Nick for being a ‘great and supportive partner’. 

Legendary was created on June 28, 2022. 

She wrote “I did it,” while sharing black-and-white photos of her labor and birth. “An all natural, unmedicated homebirth. 

“This was a deeply empowering, limit-pushing and humbling experience. I can’t thank my team enough for delivering my son safely. This experience has changed me forever and I couldn’t [have] A more supportive and amazing partner was requested. 

“Daddy did the right thing for us… I couldn’t [have] done it without you. I can’t believe he’s here.’

Images taken during the birth show Nick caring for his partner during her labor, even taking a bath with her at one point, possibly to try and ease her contraction pain. 

A photo of the proud mom and dad with their newborn baby also shows Nick cutting his son’s umbilical chord, while wrapping a protective arm around his son and partner Bre, who also shared video footage from her birth on YouTube. 

‘The vlog of my birth is now live on my YouTube,’ she revealed. ‘I have documented my pregnancy, natural induction, labor, delivery as well as more information and resources for doulas midwife’s and hypno birthing. It’s real raw and I hope It helps anyone considering an unmedicated home birth.’

In her YouTube video, Bre documented her experience of labor, sharing clips of herself trying to work through the pain of her contractions and impending delivery – with Nick by her side the whole time. 

The new mom revealed that the couple’s son Legendary Love weighed 8lbs 10oz at birth and measured at 21 inches, adding in an intro slide: ‘Trigger warning. This video is quite intense. It is my real and raw natural birth experience with a lot of screaming and [it] is a little graphic. 

‘Viewer discretion advised.’ 

She also revealed that the couple had something of a scare during the birth, explaining that her son had a ‘long crown’ because his hand was up by his ear when he was born – a condition known as nucal hand. 

‘So he needed a little respiratory support from [my midwife],’ she wrote. ‘I noticed he wasn’t crying…’ 

Daughter Onyx with LaNisha Cole

Nick Cannon made the surprise announcement that he had welcomed his ninth child 

The actor, 41, shocked fans as he took to Instagram in September 2022 to announce that he had welcomed a child with 40-year-old model LaNisha Cole.

He shared a snap of the proud new parents with the bundle of joy – a daughter – with a lengthy caption which revealed the child’s name is Onyx Ice Cole Cannon, born on September 14, 2022.

The lengthy caption began: ‘Introducing ONYX ICE COLE CANNON… Once again Today I am in Awe of the Devine Feminine! God has given me and @MissLanishaCole the privilege of hosting an Angel here on earth. I vow to protect, provide, guide and love this child to the best of my abilities.’ 

As he has impregnated several women over the years, he went on to explain that though he as skin thick enough to deal with the criticism, it doesn’t exactly run in his family.

 He wrote: ‘As we all know I am not easily triggered and have quite tough skin and have always been an open book but not everyone in my family has that same level of strength. So I pray and ask others to please project all criticism and cynicism towards ME and not the loving and precious Mothers of my children.’

Nick was romantically linked to LaNisha in February 2021 as she shared a now deleted video of him in a room filled with balloons, however, they split at the end of the month.

LaNisha is an American fashion model who was best known for her eight seasons as a rotating model on The Price Is Right hosted by Bob Barker then Drew Carey.

Son Zen and daughter Halo with Alyssa Scott

Nick met Alyssa Scott when they both starred in MTV’s Wild ‘N Out. Years later – in January 2021 – they announced that they were having a baby together.

Their son, Zen, was born on June 23, 2021, with Alyssa writing at the time, ‘I will love you for eternity.’

But when the baby was two months old, they noticed he had come down with a cough that wouldn’t go away, and decided to have it checked out by doctors.

‘I always noticed he had a cough and so I wanted to check it out,’ Nick later said on The Nick Cannon Show.  

‘He had this interesting breathing and by the time he was two months, I noticed he had this nice sized head too, we called it a Cannon head.

‘We didn’t think anything of it, but I wanted to take him to the doctor for his sinus and breathing.’

After taking the newborn in for a ‘routine’ checkup, they were told he had a malignant tumor and needed emergency surgery immediately. 

He had also developed hydrocephalus – a condition where fluid builds up in the cavities of the brain causing the head to increase in size and ultimately putting pressure on the brain. 

He unfortunately passed away on December 5, 2021 – spending his last moments by the ocean.

‘He was the most loving. We called him Z Chilling. He was always smiling. He had the most beautiful spirit,’ Nick said after his death.

On the Today show, Nick praised Alyssa – ‘who carried a beautiful child for nine months and nurtured and cared for him every single day through this process’ – for her ‘strength.’

‘[Alyssa] is strong,’ he said. ‘She is definitely one of the strongest individuals I’ve known.

‘I couldn’t imagine – I mean, as a father, it’s painful, but for a mother who carried a beautiful child for nine months and nurtured and cared for him every single day through this process.

‘There were so much medicine and so many trips at the hospital and to the doctor. She’s also a mother-of-2 so it was fascinating to watch her navigate this …’ 

He said that he was using his faith to help him through the terrible loss. 

‘I’m taking this – my therapist says so – five minutes at the time. However, I’m optimistic in finding the meaning through all of the pain so I’m trying smile. There are certainly some curves along the way, so I’m taking it five at a.

‘Honestly [there] There was much fear involved [in telling people about Zen’s death]. I am so used to being positive, outspoken, and vulnerable that I will talk about any topic.

“But, this was probably the most delicate & the most precious thing that I’ve ever had the opportunity to talk about.

“And I didn’t have the words to describe it. I had never imagined that I would be forced to live in this situation. There was so much love and there was clearly some fear.

Alyssa said, “I wanted be the protector of all my family. [everyone]So I decided to… Even when we are talking about it, it’s delicate.

“And that’s coming as a person who is used in talking to people every and everyday live here on television.” It’s scary.’

Nick spoke about his guilt at having to choose between fatherhood and work after Nick’s death.

“I am a father first and foremost.” “I feel a lot guilt, and I talk about it in therapy all of the time,” he said.

“It is rooted in not having enough to spend time with my loved one, particularly my children because I have many children.

“I am also spread thin in my job because that’s how it works for me. This is how I handle things.

I have multiple jobs and many shows, movies, music, etc. While I like to be a provider for many people, I know one thing is certain: no matter how much I make, I can’t generate time.

It’s not about the quantity but about the quality. Quality moments with my children and my family are the most important things.

“Had many quality moments with Zen during his brief time here. Time is a manmade construct, but energy and love are a blessing.

In an Instagram post, the star confessed that he still misses Zen just days before Bre and his gender reveal party in January 2022.

‘Still missing my little dude… His spirit and brightness were so strong #ZensLight,’ he captioned a throwback snap that showed Moroccan, Zion, Zillion, and Monroe sitting with him, as he held Zen.

He continued: “The whole family, I miss you young King! Forever Our Angel!’ 

Alyssa, a pregnant woman, confirmed Nick’s fathership in November. 

Alyssa gave rise to his 12th child, Halo Marie Cannon, in December. She was born December 14, 2022.