Nick Cannon, the 44-year-old television host and father of 12 children with six different women, has said he does not believe in the term 'co-parenting'. During a recent episode of his podcast, Nick Cannon @ Night, he explained his reasoning when a fan asked about managing multiple co-parenting relationships while dating.
Cannon stated: 'The label co-parenting, I’ve always kind of had an issue. Because why do we have to have the co, we’re just parents. When you start throwing labels on things, I think it does more harm than help and can get very dangerous, because then everybody else has a preconceived notion of what you're doing.'
He admitted he has not 'figured out' how to raise his children with six women but approaches each situation 'with respect and compassion and individuality'. Cannon emphasised he does not group the mothers together, saying: 'I really try my hardest not to be like, 'Oh yeah, my baby mamas.' Everyone wants to be treated like an individual with respect and compassion.'
However, Cannon acknowledged that the mothers do not get along, noting: 'Do you know six women anywhere that get along?' He added that they have their own lives and raise their children as they wish.
Cannon first became a father in 2011 with twins Moroccan and Monroe, born to ex-wife Mariah Carey. He has since welcomed ten more children: sons Golden Sagon, Rise Messiah, and daughter Powerful Queen with Brittany Bell; twins Zion and Zillion, and daughter Beautiful Zeppelin with Abby De La Rosa; son Legendary Love with Bre Tiesi; daughter Halo Marie and late son Zen with Alyssa Scott; and daughter Onyx Ice with LaNisha Cole.
In 2023, Cannon did not rule out having more children, telling Entertainment Tonight: 'God decides when we’re done, but I believe I definitely got my hands full.' He added: 'But when I’m 85, you never know. I might.' He also shared that he prioritises 'energy management' over 'time management' to divide his time among his children and their mothers.
