Nick Cannon is opening the curtains on his family life, and he wants everyone to see the whole show. The Wild ‘n Out creator is prepping a Netflix docuseries revealing his life as a father of 12, and he told Us Weekly he is not holding anything back.
The series arrives this winter. Cannon detailed the project in a cover story interview with Us Weekly on Monday (Sept. 28). He said the idea is simple: let the cameras capture everything, rather than letting strangers fill in the blanks.
Cannon’s approach is straightforward. He wants to control the narrative before others do.
The Baby Mothers Who Said Yes
Cannon has a large family, and he admits not everyone signed up for the spotlight. His six baby mothers were nervous about letting cameras into their homes, but they agreed to it anyway.
“Why are we letting cameras into our homes?” Cannon recalled them asking. “I think that everybody’s very comfortable with just keeping their peace. But everybody said that they would do it for me, so I’m appreciative of that.”
He added that the cameras create conversations that might otherwise stay private. “The world is watching,” he said, noting that the cameras force uncomfortable truths into the open.
A Family of 12, One by One
Cannon’s children come from multiple partners over the years. Here is how the family breaks down:
- Moroccan and Monroe — twins shared with ex-wife Mariah Carey
- Golden and Rise — sons with Brittany Bell
- A five-year-old daughter with Brittany Bell
- Twins Zion and Zillion — with Abby De La Rosa
- Beautiful — daughter with Abby De La Rosa
- Legendary — son with Bre Tiesi
- Onyx — daughter with LaNisha Cole
- Halo — daughter with Alyssa Scott
- Zen — son with Alyssa Scott, who died in December 2021 at five months old after a brain cancer diagnosis
The Nervous Truth About Cameras
Cannon admitted he is nervous about the release. But he said he has nothing to hide.
“I’m nervous for the docuseries to be released but has ‘nothing to hide,’” he said.
Zen’s Tragic Death
Zen’s death in 2021 is part of Cannon’s family history. The mention of Zen is a reminder that Cannon’s family history includes grief as well as joy.
The Full Picture
Cannon’s promise is simple: no secrets, no filters, no editing out the awkward moments. He has said repeatedly that he is willing to expose his entire personal life.
The docuseries is a chance to show the real version of his life.
What Fans Can Expect
The series is set to arrive this winter on Netflix. Cannon has promised transparency, and the baby mothers have agreed to let the cameras roll.
The result will be a raw look at a man who has raised a dozen children across multiple households. Cannon is promising the full picture.
The Docuseries Arrives This Winter
The cameras are coming.
Source material: “Nick Cannon Teases Docuseries Revealing Family Life as Father of 12: ‘I’m Gonna Give You Everything’,” Billboard.
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