The Real Reason Nick Cannon Has So Many Kids

When it comes to Nick Cannon, many fans would say he is a talented comedian and an incredible host. In more recent years, Nick has become known for baby-making. In the years following his divorce from Mariah Carey, Nick has been in and out of relationships and has welcomed multiple babies with multiple baby mamas. Nick’s friends have enjoyed poking fun at him, especially his friend Kevin Hart who gifted Nick a condom vending machine following his latest announcement.

Everyone close to Nick Cannon, as well as his fans, just wants answers as to why Nick is wanting to have so many kids. They are also curious to know if all the pregnancies were on purpose or accidents.

Updated October 2024: This article has been updated to reflect the most recent information regarding why Nick Cannon has so many kids.

Nick Cannon Is Having Multiple Kids On Purpose

Nick Cannon admitted that he wanted to have a lot of children and got several women pregnant on purpose

Nick entered fatherhood back in 2011 when his son and daughter, twins Moroccan and Monroe were born. He shares the twins with his wife at the time Mariah. When his divorce from Mariah was finalized in 2016, Nick made the decision not to settle down with anyone else.

However, that did not mean he planned to stop having children.

Nick went on to date Brittany Bell on and off and welcomed their son Golden Sagon in 2017 and daughter Powerful Queen in 2020. Bell surprised the world in September 2022 when she gave birth to their son Rise.

Nick also has had children with Abby De La Rosa, though they never confirmed or denied whether they were in a relationship or not. The pair did announce they were pregnant and in June 2021 their twin boys, Zillion Heir and Zion Mixolydian were born.

Nick also had a child with model Alyssa Scott in 2021 named Zen. Zen, unfortunately, passed away in December 2021 due to a brain tumor .

It comes as no surprise that Nick has faced major backlash for cheating and hosing woman for babies. The truth is, Nick just loves children, and he is purposely having children with the woman who got pregnant.

As for more proof, beyond Nick's statements? In March 2022, Bre Tiesi gave an interview where she discussed her "beautiful" relationship with Nick, and noted that they are quite unconventional.

Yet Bre noted that she has so much "respect and love" for Nick and who he is as a person, and that she would want her son to grow up to be like him. Part of why she praises Nick so much? The way he is as a person and father, especially in the face of his health struggles.

Nick Cannon Has A Life-Threatening Health Condition

Nick Cannon suffers from Lupus Kidney Disease

In January 2012, Nick went through a very serious and life-altering health condition that left Nick at risk of dying. He recalls remembering the last place he would want to be is sitting in a hospital room with doctors telling him that he could die.

The doctors discovered two blood clots in his lungs and edema (swelling caused by fluid trapped in the body issue). Nick did not realize that he was suffering from Lupus Kidney Disease until he was referred to a specialist where he received the diagnosis.

Nick really had to change his lifestyle in order to ease off the symptoms of his autoimmune disease. He has worked diligently to get back to his routines while remaining mindful of his health condition.

Nick works very hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle and remains active in hopes of not returning to the hospital. Much of that activity comes from running around with his kids.

How Many Children Does Nick Cannon Have?

Nick Cannon has 12 children with six different women

Following the announcement that he was expecting his seventh child, Nick announced he was going to stick to celibacy. He also said he wanted to work on being a good father to all of his children and be a co-parent with each of his child’s mothers.

However, Nick later clarified he made the decision after learning the news that he was having yet another baby — his eighth.

Nick said in an interview with People that his “therapist was one of the people who said I should probably be celibate."

"The reason why is that I had shared that news about Bre being pregnant. That was the reason why I started my celibacy journey back then. So, for anyone who's thinking, 'Oh he wasn't celibate,' I was!"

Of course, he welcomed that child with Bre, but at the same time announced a ninth child with Abby (who is also mom to Nick's second set of twins, Zillion and Zion). Abby's daughter Beautiful was born in November 2022.

To make matters even more confusing, Nick also welcomed two children in September 2022, one with photographer LaNisha and the other with Brittany. The final child of Nick's to be born in 2022 was born in late December with Alyssa.

In total, Nick now has a whopping twelve children with six women. It is safe to say Nick did not take his therapist's advice to go celibate. How he manages to split the holidays, the world may never know.