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After news broke this week that Nick Cannon was expecting another child, many are asking the question: How many kids does Nick Cannon have? We're here to help you figure that out.
On November 3, model Alyssa Scott revealed with a stunning maternity photoshoot that she was pregnant with Cannon's child — the second for Scott and Cannon, but the 12th overall child (11 of which are living) for the TV personality. Last year, their son Zen was diagnosed with brain cancer and died when he was 5 months old.
Most recently, Abby De La Rosa gave birth to Beautiful Zeppelin on November 12, her third child with the Wild 'n Out host. The two already parents to twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, who are just a year old.
Since 2011, Cannon has had 11 children with six different women: Monroe, Moroccan, Golden Sagon, Powerful Queen, Rise Messiah, Onyx Ice Cole, Zion Mixolydian, Zillion Heir, Zen, Legendary Love and Beautiful Zeppelin. Here's a look at how many kids Nick Cannon has, the baby mamas and the timeline:
(Last updated: November 17, 2022)
2011: Twins Monroe & Moroccan with Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey and Cannon were married from 2008 to 2016. She gave birth to Cannon's first two children, twins Monroe and Moroccan Scott, on April 30, 2011.
TV personality Nick Cannon, Moroccan Scott Cannon, singer Mariah Carey and Monroe Cannon at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Getty Images
2017: Golden Sagon with Brittany Bell
On February 21, 2017, former Miss USA Brittany Bell gave birth to Golden Sagon. This is the first of three children Brittany and Nick share, but more on that later!
2020: Powerful Queen with Brittany Bell
On December 23, 2020, Brittany Bell gave birth to Powerful Queen, the second child for her and Cannon.
2021: Twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir with Abby De La Rosa
Abby De La Rosa gave birth to twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir on June 14, 2021.
2021: Zen with Alyssa Scott
On June 23, 2021, Alyssa Scott gave birth to her first child with Cannon, Zen, just over a week after Abby De La Rosa gave birth to Zion and Zillion. At 5 months, however, Zen died after a battle with brain cancer.
2022: Legendary Love with Bre Tiesi
On June 28, model Bre Tiesi gave birth to Legendary Love.
2022: Abby De La Rosa announces she's pregnant with her third child with Nick Cannon
On June 3, Abby De La Rosa revealed she was pregnant. TMZ confirmed that Cannon was the father. She hinted at the possibility of having another set of twins on Instagram. The expected due date is October 25. On November 8, she confirmed herself that Cannon was the father of her baby. She reposted a meme to her Instagram Story that reads, "1 night with a Libra can turn into 3-4 years 😮💨 be careful." She added the following caption: "😂damn! lol 1 night turned into 4 years and 3 kids real quick...I see no lies here smh. y'all be safe out there 😂"
2022: Onyx Ice Cole with LaNisha Cole
Model LaNisha Cole gave birth to Onyx Ice Cole on September 14.
2022: Rise Messiah with Brittany Bell
On September 30, Nick Cannon revealed Brittany Bell gave birth to their third child together, Rise Messiah.
2022: Alyssa Scott reveals she's expecting her second baby with Nick Cannon
On November 3, Alyssa Scott revealed she was pregnant with her and Cannon's second child after the death of 5-month-old Zen. Scott previously shared maternity photos on Instagram in October, but did not reveal Cannon was the father at the time.
2022: Beautiful Zeppelin with Abby De La Rosa
On November 12, Abby De La Rosa gave birth to Beautiful Zeppelin, her third child with Cannon, he announced on Instagram. "You are the definition of steadfast and virtuous and it is my continued duty to make you and our children feel valued and protected every single day! BEAUTIFUL ZEPPELIN aka BZC aka BIZZY B! Get ready because the world is yours! Daddy loves you!!" he wrote.
2022: Halo Marie with Alyssa Scott
On December 29, Alyssa Scott announced the birth of Cannon's 12th baby, Halo Marie Cannon, who was born on December 14. "I will remember the sound of her crying out with her first breath and feeling her heartbeat against mine. My sweet girl, I got my surprise!! We love you Halo Marie Cannon! 🤍" she wrote on Instagram.