Who Are the Mothers of Nick Cannon’s 12 Children?
We all know Nick Cannon has children, a lot of children. Twelve to be exact. We also know that Mariah Carey is the mother of his eldest twins. But who are the five other women he shares kids with? Well, fans are going to get a glimpse into Cannon’s life with all 12 of his little ones thanks to a new Netflix docuseries.
The synopsis for the series reads: “Superstar Nick Cannon is ready to pull back the curtain on the complete chaos, headline-making drama, and heartfelt moments that come with raising 12 kids with six different moms, all while managing his booming career and complicated personal life. In this irresistible, binge-worthy, premium docu-series, get an inside look at how Nick Cannon navigates his wild, blended families with humor, vulnerability, and his genuine dedication to being a present father.”
Since we’ll get to know all of Cannon’s kiddos, let’s take a look at who their mothers are.
Monroe and Moroccan with Mariah Carey
Cannon’s oldest children, who most people are familiar with, are his twins, Monroe and Moroccan. He welcomed “Dem Babies” with singer-songwriter Mariah Carey when they were married in 2011.
For years, they represented a high-profile celebrity family. And while their marriage didn’t last and they divorced in 2016, the two maintained a good relationship as they committed to co-parenting and have even made public appearances together with their two children.
Golden Sagon, Powerful Queen, and Rise Messiah with Brittany Bell
After his marriage to Carey ended, Cannon’s family expanded quickly when had three children, Golden Sagon, Powerful Queen, and Rise Messiah, with former beauty queen Brittany Bell. The two were in an on-again, off-again relationship for several years.
Bell is Miss Arizona USA 2010, Miss Guam Universe 2014, a former NBA dancer for the Phoenix Suns, and a model. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Arizona State University and earned her Master’s in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2022.
Bell then pursued doctoral studies and posted photos on Instagram in 2026 with the hashtag “DrBell” and a shot of her holding her graduation cap.
Zion, Zillion, and Beautiful Zeppelin with Abby De La Rosa
Cannon’s growing family drew plenty of public attention in 2021 and 2022, when several of his children were born within months of one another.
The Masked Singer host welcomed another set of twins, Zion and Zillion, with Abby De La Rosa in 2021. Then, the following year, their daughter Beautiful Zeppelin arrived. Cannon has described their relationship as an “open” and “polyamorous” partnership.
De La Rosa is a DJ and on-air radio personality. She is the former host for iHeartRadio’s Real 92.3, and in 2023, she served as the DJ for Cannon’s radio show, The Daily Cannon.
In 2024, the parents shared that their son, Zillion, was diagnosed with autism. They made the announcement on World Autism Awareness Day and opened up about their journey and the blessings of raising him.
Zen and Halo Marie with Alyssa Scott
Cannon also had two children, Zen and Halo Marie, with Alyssa Scott. Their son was born in 2021, and their daughter in 2022. Tragically, Zen died from brain cancer at just 5 months old. Cannon described the loss as one of the most painful experiences of his life.
Scott is an Instagram model and former Wild ‘N Out cast member. She has called out her former partner in the past for not seeing their daughter enough. Scott also has another daughter, Zeela, from a previous relationship.
Legendary Love with Bre Tiesi
In July 2022, Bre Tiesi gave birth to their daughter, Legendary Love.
Tiesi is a model, real estate agent, and a Selling Sunset star. She also has an unconventional, open relationship with Cannon, which she has said is a supportive and happy, non-monogamous partnership.
Onyx with LaNisha Cole
In September 2022, Cannon and LaNisha Cole welcomed a daughter together. They named their baby girl, Onyx Ice Cole Cannon.
LaNisha is a professional photographer and model known for her work on The Price Is Right and Deal or No Deal.
