Nick Cannon, a name we are all familiar with has been entertaining us since 1998. From acting to stand-up comedy, and rapping, this man is a master of various trades and excelled in all of them fields.
Starting his career as a stand-up comedy artist in Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy series “All That,” he became a household name due to his incredible talent for making people laugh. Later, he set his foot in the film industry, appearing in numerous movies, and TV shows. That’s not all, he also released a few music albums, and hosted popular TV shows like “The Masked Singer” and “America’s Got Talent.”
Due to his diverse talents, he has become a prominent figure with a big net worth in the entertainment industry.
Early Life
Nick Cannon, born Nicholas Scott Cannon celebrates his birthday every year on 8th October 1980. While growing up in San Diego, California, he was raised and cared for by his paternal grandfather.
He spent most of his childhood in Lincoln Park’s Bay Vista Housing Projects, an area known for its gang activity. As a teenager, Cannon found himself connected with the Lincoln Park Bloods. However, after a tragic loss, he decided to distance himself from that life.
He completed his graduation from Spring Valley’s Monte Vista High School in 1998. Back in high school, he was a great athlete but decided to pursue stand-up comedy as his career.
Career
Nick Cannon’s journey in the entertainment industry is nothing short of remarkable. He burst onto the scene at a tender age and has since carved out a multifaceted career as an actor, rapper, comedian, and TV host.
He got his first big break as a comedian when he was offered to host the popular show “All That” on Nickelodeon, followed by “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out.” In addition to his TV work, Nick Cannon has also made a name for himself in music. He released his first album in 2003, featuring the hit song “Gigolo” featuring R. Kelly.
But he didn’t stop there, venturing into the acting world. This further added to his success as more people started recognizing him. He’s also a successful entrepreneur, founding Ncredible Entertainment, a company that works on movies, TV shows, and music.
Personal Life
Nick Cannon has had an eventful romantic life. One of his first girlfriends was Selita Ebanks, whom he dated in 2007. A year later, he married the famous Mariah Carey, and together they share twins. However, they split up in 2014. He dated many other women after his divorce and had children with them. At present, he has 12 kids from different women.
Net Worth
Nick Cannon has a massive net worth of $50 million as of 2024. Various online sources state that he earns over $100 million per year. He cultivated his wealth consistently over the last 20 years. Besides stand-up comedy, he forged a brilliant career spanning rapping, acting, and production. His films contribute to his earnings, and he frequently collaborates with various brands, leveraging his influence to promote their products.
