Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon, born Nicholas Scott Cannon on October 8, 1980 in San Diego, California, is a multi‑talented American entertainer known for his work as a comedian, television presenter, actor, and rapper. He first entered the public eye as a teenager on Nickelodeon's sketch series All That, where his energetic performances led to his own program, The Nick Cannon Show, launching a prolific TV career. Cannon later created and hosted the improvisational comedy series Wild ’n Out, a cultural staple that showcased emerging comic talent and earned record‑breaking ratings for MTV2. In addition to his television success, he served as the charismatic host of America’s Got Talent from 2009 to 2016 and later helmed The Masked Singer, demonstrating his versatility across genres. His film résumé includes starring roles in Drumline, Love Don’t Cost a Thing, Roll Bounce, and Goal II: Living the Dream, solidifying his status as a mainstream actor. As a recording artist, Cannon broke into the music charts with the 2003 single “Gigolo” featuring R. Kelly, and released the self‑titled album Nick Cannon under Jive Records, followed by the experimental project White People Party Music in 2014. Beyond entertainment, he pursued higher education, graduating from Howard University in 2020 with a B.S. in Criminology/Administration of Justice and a minor in Africana Studies. Cannon’s personal life has been highly public, marked by his marriage to Mariah Carey (2008‑2016) and fathering twelve children with multiple partners, reflecting both his expansive family commitments and his advocacy for parental involvement. Despite controversies, including a 2020 incident involving anti‑Semitic remarks that led to a temporary suspension, Cannon publicly apologized, engaged in community education, and continued to produce content, exemplifying resilience in a dynamic career that spans over two decades.