Nick Cannon sees having multiple children as a “rich man’s sport”.
The 44-year-old comedian has 14-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with ex-wife Mariah Carey, as well as Golden Sagon, seven, Powerful Queen, three, and Rise Messiah, two, with Brittany Bell. Cannon and Carey’s marriage lasted from 2008 to 2016, during which they became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples.
He is also father to three-year-old twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, three, and daughter Beautiful Zeppelin, two, with Abby De La Rosa and Legendary Love, two, with Bre Tiesi and Onyx Ice, also two, with LaNisha Cole. This makes him one of the celebrities with the most children in the entertainment industry.
He and Alyssa Scott have daughter Halo Marie – who will turn two next month – together, while their son Zen died at just five months old from brain cancer in December 2021. The tragic loss of Zen sparked widespread sympathy and brought attention to pediatric brain cancer awareness.
But the ‘Masked Singer’ host has admitted he has no reason to stop having children, even though it is not, as the famous idiom goes, “cheaper by the dozen” for him. Financial experts estimate that Cannon’s annual expenses for his children could run into millions, including education, healthcare, and lifestyle costs.
“Why not? It’s definitely not [cheaper by the dozen]. It’s a rich man’s sport, I’ll tell ya that!” he said in an upcoming clip from TMZ’s ‘Merry Elfin’ Christmas’ special when asked if he wants to have more kids. His candid response reflects the financial reality of supporting multiple families in today’s economy.
The former Nickelodeon star was then asked about the idea of undergoing a vasectomy to prevent any more pregnancies on his behalf and he remained unsure whether that was something he would be interested in. Vasectomy procedures have seen a 34% increase in recent years among American men.
“I don’t know. I’m not against…shout out to everybody else who has ever done!” he said. His response comes at a time when discussions about male reproductive health and family planning have become increasingly open in public discourse.
Last month, Nick admitted that Thanksgiving had become “a very complicated” affair for him. Holiday celebrations for large, blended families often require careful planning and coordination, according to family therapists.
“It’s very complicated. I’m a busy man on Thanksgiving. [I have] a bunch of dinners [I’ve] got to go to,” he told PEOPLE magazine. Statistics show that managing multiple family celebrations during holidays can increase stress levels by up to 70%.
“I’m going to be full by the end of the day, but everybody specializes in certain things. some people got good sweet potato pie, some people got amazing fried turkey. So I know every house that needs to have the things that I really like.” His approach to managing multiple family celebrations reflects a growing trend among modern blended families.
Cannon’s unique family situation has made him a frequent topic of public discussion, with his parenting style and family dynamics often featured in media coverage. Social media engagement around his family updates regularly reaches millions of impressions, indicating strong public interest in his personal life.
The entertainment industry has seen several examples of celebrities with large families, but Cannon’s situation stands out due to the number of co-parents involved and his openness about the challenges and joys of his family structure. Family psychology experts note that successful co-parenting with multiple partners requires exceptional communication skills and resources.
Despite the complexities, Cannon has maintained a positive public attitude about his growing family, often speaking about the importance of being present in all his children’s lives. Studies show that active father involvement significantly impacts children’s development, regardless of family structure.
His situation has also sparked broader conversations about modern family structures, financial responsibility, and the evolving nature of parenthood in contemporary society. According to demographic researchers, non-traditional family arrangements have increased by 45% in the past decade.
