Nick Cannon Reveals His Finances Are Influencing His Decision to Delay Having Another Child

Nick Cannon made headlines in March 2025 when he declared he wasn’t finished having children, despite already having 12 with several different women.

Renowned for his hit TV show “Wild ‘n Out,” Nick Cannon has recently disclosed a change of heart regarding expanding his family, a decision influenced by a conversation with his grandmother. The host of “The Masked Singer” also jokingly mentioned his dwindling “bank account,” hinting at financial constraints due to his already large family.

In a surprising announcement last March on his podcast “We Playin’ Spades,” the 44-year-old Cannon shared that he has not ruled out the possibility of having more children, despite already being a father to 12 kids with six different women.

Even though Cannon admitted uncertainty about the timing of adding to his brood, he stated that he is relying on divine intervention, leaving it up to “the Lord” to decide if expanding his family is meant to be.

During an interview with PEOPLE, Cannon revealed that his grandmother called him about his earlier statements about having more kids and questioned whether the “Drumline” actor was making the right decision.

Later, Cannon said he wasn’t “against” having more children, but he’d certainly be slowing down for the time being.

“I’m having so much fun in this space right now, and the way my bank account is set up, I’m going to press hold on this 12 for right now,” he stated.

However, he clarified that he was interested in having more kids “three … or five years from now.”

Cannon explained that he once thought he’d only have a certain number of kids, but he changed his mind years later. “I was like, ‘Who am I to say that?'” he said.

“It seemed like it was such an emphatic thing. I never imagined that I would have 12 kids. So, it’s one of those things where I love children. I love my life, and if it could keep going in the direction that it’s going, why not?” he continued.

With 12 kids, ranging from toddlers to teenagers, Cannon has admittedly learned a lot from his crew. In fact, elsewhere during his conversation with PEOPLE, he said he’s “learning something every single day,” specifically, “compassion.”

“When it comes to this, I’m learning every single day, and my kids are the best teachers. And, really everything that I am offering up to them, I feel like it’s just God working through me,” Cannon said.

“I never take the standpoint of, ‘Daddy knows best.’ Nah, that’s not the case. It’s more about like, ‘Look, we’re going to figure this out together, and we’re going to operate out of love and compassion,” he continued.

For those unfamiliar with Cannon’s family tree, the “America’s Got Talent” star shares twins, Moroccan and Monroe, with his ex-wife, Mariah Carey, whom he divorced in 2016.

The rapper also has sons, Golden and Rise, and a daughter, Powerful, with Brittany Bell. He has twins Zion and Zillion and a daughter, Beautiful, with Abby De La Rosa.

With Bre Tiesi, Cannon shares a son, Legendary, and a daughter, Onyx, with LaNisha Cole.

Additionally, Cannon shares two children with Alyssa Scott, Halo Marie, and their son, Zen, who tragically passed away in 2021 from brain cancer.

In a previous interview, Cannon revealed that he’ll go to great lengths to make his children happy—including spending several hundred thousand dollars a year.

While appearing on “The Breakfast Club” with Charlamagne Tha God, Cannon opened up about his monthly Disney trips for his 12 children, admitting he’s more than likely spent over $200,000 a year on the magical experience.

In 2023, Disneyland officials announced they were raising prices by 7 to 9%, making a one-day park ticket at the Anaheim, California, location between $104 and $139. But the increase didn’t stop there. Standard parking passes saw a spike from $35 to $55.

“We are constantly adding new, innovative attractions and entertainment to our parks, and, with our broad array of pricing options, the value of a theme park visit is reflected in the unique experiences that only Disney can offer,” a Disneyland representative said in a statement about the price change.