Nick Cannon Shares Strong Words Upon Welcoming His 11th Child
Childhood
While living in the spotlight as a Hollywood star, Cannon has remained humble, partly due to the role models he had growing up. Nick was born on October 8th, 1980, in California. His paternal grandparents raised him in California, but he spent some time residing in North Carolina with his father, a minister at the time.
In an interview with Blackfilm.com, Cannon explained that his grandmother raised him. the values she instilled in him taught him the difference between right and wrong from an early age.
Growing Up a Minister’s Son
The influence of his father has also been a stabilizing factor for Cannon. Cannon shared in an interview that it’s thanks to his father that he was taught the value of being a man.
Yet, Cannon found growing up as his father’s son challenging. At home, he couldn’t watch TV or listen to music, and at school, he wasn’t allowed to dress like the other students.
Finding His Voice
Conversely, Cannon had a natural ability to entertain, and he developed his voice early on. At eight, he was invited to perform stand-up comedy on his father’s television program. The first song he recorded was on an old boom box that same year.
As well as releasing two studio albums, he has appeared in several films throughout his 25-year career. Through this, he has amassed a very respectable bank account, and his net worth is listed at $20 million by Celebrity Net Worth.
Reaching High School
Cannon had become the class prankster by the time he was in high school. As the shortest boy in school (only 5’2″), he didn’t participate in sports, and making jokes was his best chance to gain attention. Cannon had the gift of words and could talk his way into popularity. The talented man began his career as a comedian at sixteen.
He started as a traveling act and began performing at comedy clubs on weekends in Los Angeles. As a result, Cannon performed at well-known venues such as the Comedy Club and the Laugh Factory. When he was on the road overnight, he would sleep in his car, determined to make it.
Throughout his career, which began in 1998, Nick Cannon has taken on various roles, including acting, comedy, and hosting. In addition to his on-camera responsibilities, The Masked Singer host has also been playing the role of father to his children. Nick said during a People interview that his kids make him so happy. As a father, he’s constantly excited about everything from the birth of his children to their participation in the Citizen of the Month awards. “Every day, I wake up with a great sense of joy.” Here’s a look at Nick’s baby mamas and kids!