Nick Cannon has 12 kids with six different mothers. However, only eleven are living; his son Zen died of brain cancer in December 2021 at five months old. The Nick Cannon kids range from 15-year-old twins with Mariah Carey to a daughter who turns four in December, and five of them were born in 2022 alone. Below is every child, with birth dates and mothers, as the parents have shared them publicly.
How Many Kids Does Nick Cannon Have?
Twelve, by six women: Mariah Carey, Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, Alyssa Scott, Bre Tiesi and LaNisha Cole. First came twins in 2011, and finally a daughter in December 2022. In between, he welcomed three children in 2021 and five in 2022.
Nick Cannon Kids: Full List With Ages
| Child | Born | Age (Nov 2026) | Mother |
| Monroe | April 30, 2011 | 15 | Mariah Carey |
| Moroccan Scott | April 30, 2011 | 15 | Mariah Carey |
| Golden Sagon | February 21, 2017 | 9 | Brittany Bell |
| Powerful Queen | December 23, 2020 | 5 | Brittany Bell |
| Zion Mixolydian | June 14, 2021 | 5 | Abby De La Rosa |
| Zillion Heir | June 14, 2021 | 5 | Abby De La Rosa |
| Zen S. | June 23, 2021 | Died December 2021 | Alyssa Scott |
| Legendary Love | June 28, 2022 | 4 | Bre Tiesi |
| Onyx Ice Cole | September 14, 2022 | 4 | LaNisha Cole |
| Rise Messiah | September 23, 2022 | 4 | Brittany Bell |
| Beautiful Zeppelin | November 11, 2022 | 4 | Abby De La Rosa |
| Halo Marie | December 14, 2022 | 3 | Alyssa Scott |
Nick Cannon Kids by Mother
With Mariah Carey
Cannon was married to Mariah Carey from 2008 to 2016. Their twins, Monroe and Moroccan, were born on April 30, 2011, the couple’s third wedding anniversary. Moroccan goes by “Roc,” and Monroe goes by “Roe.” Every December their mom’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” returns to the charts, as our guide to new Christmas songs for 2026 notes.
With Brittany Bell
After the divorce, model Brittany Bell became the mother of three: Golden (2017), Powerful Queen (2020) and Rise Messiah, born in September 2022.
With Abby De La Rosa
Meanwhile, DJ Abby De La Rosa had twins Zion and Zillion on June 14, 2021. Then, on November 11, 2022, she gave birth to their daughter Beautiful Zeppelin.
With Alyssa Scott
Nine days later, model Alyssa Scott gave birth to Zen on June 23, 2021. Later, doctors found a malignant brain tumor, and Zen died in December 2021 at five months old. A year later, Cannon called the loss one of the darkest experiences he “will never get over.” Scott and Cannon later had a daughter, Halo Marie, on December 14, 2022.
With Bre Tiesi
Selling Sunset star Bre Tiesi had their son, Legendary Love, on June 28, 2022. On the show, she said there is no legal child support agreement between them.
With LaNisha Cole
Also in 2022, model LaNisha Cole gave birth to Onyx Ice Cole on September 14, 2022. Cannon announced the birth on Instagram.
What Nick Cannon Says About Having 12 Kids
In June 2025, on a podcast with Bobbi Althoff, Cannon tried to name all twelve children and forgot two. He has also become more reflective. On The Breakfast Club in September 2025, he said he had been “careless” in how he approached having children. Still, he added that every child he had was made out of love.
He has not ruled out more. In March 2025, when friends on his podcast suggested a vasectomy, he called it the responsible choice, then said, “I’m not done.”
Nick Cannon Netflix Docuseries
On May 13, 2026, Netflix announced a docuseries about Cannon raising 12 children and co-parenting with six mothers, Billboard reported. The streamer said it would arrive in winter 2026.
Who Is Nick Cannon?
Nicholas Scott Cannon was born on October 8, 1980, so he is 46. He started on Nickelodeon’s All That and went on to host Wild ’n Out, America’s Got Talent and The Masked Singer. As a rapper, his 2003 single “Gigolo” reached the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100. In addition, he graduated from Howard University in 2020. For another music star with a famous family, read our post on Jay-Z, who has three children with Beyoncé.
FAQ
How many kids does Nick Cannon have in 2026?
Twelve with six mothers. Eleven are living, since his son Zen died in 2021.
Who is Nick Cannon’s youngest child?
Halo Marie, his daughter with Alyssa Scott, born on December 14, 2022.
Who is Nick Cannon’s oldest child?
His twins with Mariah Carey, Monroe and Moroccan, born on April 30, 2011.
How many baby mamas does Nick Cannon have?
Six: Mariah Carey, Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, Alyssa Scott, Bre Tiesi and LaNisha Cole.
Is Nick Cannon having another baby?
We found no announcement of a 13th child as of November 2026, though Cannon said in 2025 that he is “not done.”
Photo: Nick Cannon at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, July 5, 2025, by Danielle G. Campbell via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and text added by MusiccStar.
