Nick Cannon is an American television host, actor, rapper, and comedian. He hosted popular shows like All That, Wild ‘n Out, America’s Got Talent, and The Masked Singer.
Cannon also starred in films such as Drumline, Love Don’t Cost a Thing, and Roll Bounce. Despite being a controversial figure, he’s a talented and successful entertainer, known for his TV presence and achievements in various industries.
Biography
Nick Cannon was born in San Diego, California on October 8, 1980. His grandfather mostly raised him, and he grew up in the Bay Vista Housing Projects in Lincoln Park.
As a teenager, Cannon had connections with the Lincoln Park Bloods street gang. However, he left the gang behind when he tragically lost a close friend to violence.
At the early age of 8, he started performing, and by 11, he was doing comedy on his father’s local cable access TV show. Cannon graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1998.
Nick later moved to Hollywood, where he secured stand-up comedy gigs at places like The Laugh Factory, The Improv, and The Comedy Store.
His significant television debut happened when he got a role on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show, “All That,” in the mid-90s.
During his teenage years, he was also part of a rap group called Da G4 Dope Bomb Squad, which opened for popular nineties acts such as LFO, 98 Degrees, Montell Jordan, and Will Smith.
What is Nick Cannon Net Worth and Salary?
The American actor and television host, Nick Cannon, has a net worth of $50 million. He’s found success in television, film, radio, and as an entrepreneur/producer throughout his career.
For his various television hosting roles, especially “The Masked Singer,” Nick rakes in about $25 million annually. Notably, he reportedly earns $20 million just from “The Masked Singer.”
Nick is known for having a large family. As of now, he has 11 children from six different women, including a set of twins with singer Mariah Carey and another set of twins from a different woman.
According to Nick himself, he spends over $3 million per year on his children.
Professional Career
Nick Cannon started his career early. He made his TV debut at just 11 years old on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That.
After two years there, he hosted his own show, The Nick Cannon Show, running from 2002 to 2005.
In 2005, Cannon began hosting the MTV improv comedy show Wild ‘n Out, which became a big success. It ran for 17 seasons and even led to several spin-off shows.
In 2009, he became the host of America’s Got Talent, sticking with the show until 2017. Unfortunately, he got fired due to making controversial remarks about NBC executives.
Then, in 2019, Nick started hosting The Masked Singer, which quickly became a massive hit and one of Fox’s most popular shows.
Apart from hosting, Cannon has acted in several films, including Drumline (2002), Love Don’t Cost a Thing (2003), and Roll Bounce (2005).
He’s also released a number of rap albums, like Nick Cannon (2003) and Stages (2006).
Nick Cannon Net Worth, Mariah Carey Marriage and Divorce
Nick Cannon and singer Mariah Carey tied the knot in 2008. They got married at her private estate on Windermere Island in The Bahamas.
Together, they had two children, twins Monroe and Moroccan Scott. But, they announced their separation in August 2014, and their divorce got finalized in 2016.
How Many Kids Does Nick Cannon Have?
As of now, Nick Cannon has 11 kids from six different women, and he has TWO sets of twins. Sadly, one child passed away due to cancer at just 5 months old.
In June 2021, he became a father to FOUR more children, born to three different women.
Nominations, Awards and Achievements
Cannon’s awards and achievements show he’s a talented and successful entertainer.
He’s a highly popular and respected television host, and his work has entertained and inspired people worldwide.
- MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Male Performance (2003) for Drumline
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (2012) for Up All Night
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (2014) for Real Husbands of Hollywood
- MTV Movie + TV Award for Best Host (2019) for Wild ‘n Out
- MTV Movie + TV Award for Best Host (2019) for The Masked Singer.
Divorce Settlement
In their divorce proceedings, legal filings revealed that when Mariah entered the marriage in 2008, she had a net worth of $150 million, whereas Nick’s net worth was less than $500,000.
These filings also showed that in 2014, Mariah earned a total of $6.3 million, while Nick earned $2.7 million.
As part of their undisclosed settlement, Nick got the title to a 2012 Ferrari and had to pay $5,000 per month to a trust for their twins.
Shortly after filing for divorce, Nick and Mariah sold their long-time home in LA’s Bel Air neighborhood for $9 million.
They had bought the house in 2009 for $7 million. Interestingly, a previous owner was Farrah Fawcett, who sold the house in 1999 for $2.7 million after living there for over two decades.
