Nick Cannon opens up to explain why he prefers to spend one-on-one time with each of his 11 kids instead of gathering the whole group together. The TV host also recently shared that he feels a “certain demographic of Black women” are “really upset” with him over having so many children with so many different women. More inside…
Nick Cannon has been heavy in the headlines after he missed naming three of his children when asked to name all 12 of them. The headlines continue as the TV personality is on the promo trail for his new morning show, “The Daily Cannon” debuts on Amp later this month.
“The Masked Singer” host opened up to PEOPLE about his life as a dad of 12 and how he navigates it all. Known for his larger-than-life personality, Nick revealed some surprising insights into his parenting approach and his vision for the future.
According to Nick, he prefers to spend one-on-one time with each of his 11 kids rather than gather the whole group together.
“It works a lot better for me,” he explained.
The 42-year-old dad said he believes that giving each child their own individual experience creates a more qualitative experience.
“I feel like qualitative experiences are when I can give everyone their own individual experience. I actually love stepping into their world,” he added. “Going to their sports games or giving them their personal time for the holidays. So I have no problem with bouncing around.” But what about family time? Does he ever get the whole brood together for some quality bonding time? Not really. Although all of his kids come together “when necessary,” he feels that the “only person that would benefit from having everyone in the same space would probably be me.”
So siblings spending time together isn’t beneficial? Very odd explanation.
As time goes on, things may change.
“I think as everyone probably gets older, and even as I slow down a little bit more, I’m sure everyone will start coming to me in one place,” he shared. “I actually think it works a lot better [right now]. Because everyone’s busy, not just me. It works to be able to take the time trying to go to them and show the value of being with them and not forcing anyone to come to me,” he added.
Despite his busy schedule as a comedian, television host, and more, Nick said that his role as a father comes first.
“I believe that’s what we’re put on this planet here to do, is to guide and usher in your offspring. So fatherhood is my number one and first priority when I open my eyes, when I get up every morning,” he explained. “Career and work and all of that, take second.”
While the “Wild ’N Out” honcho is known for his unconventional lifestyle, he’s confident in his decisions as a parent.
”I understand that my lifestyle isn’t typical to society and can be viewed as unorthodox in some ways. But my goal in life is just to love my kids and be there for my kids and provide for them,” he said. “Like I always say, I just love with abundance.”
“Some people just won’t subscribe or understand because they’re not supposed to. It’s the life that I’ve been given and I choose to live this way and love my family, love my kids,” he added.
Nick believes some of the people who are not subscribing to his lifestyle are Black women, and he feels like they’re upset with him about it.
During an appearance on “Way Up With Angela Yee,” he didn’t hold back when discussing his relationship with a “certain demographic” of Black women.
“I feel like Black women are really upset with me for some reason,” Cannon revealed. “And, specifically, that group, and I love them, it’s… I think it’s that love-hate thing.”
The Drumline star went on to explain that he often feels scrutinized by younger Black women in particular. “It’s love-hate because they be on me, they on me so heavy,” he said. “I think they expect more from me.”
While the doting dad acknowledges that he still receives love from older Black women in his life, he says that the younger generation has different expectations of him. “So that’s where that comes from, it’s like, ‘Oh, we thought you was one of the good ones… Even the corny ones is crazy!’” he joked.
Despite the mixed reactions he receives from Black women, he seems to take it all in stride. “You know what I mean?… I get that in my comments,” he said with a shrug.
Watch the clip below:
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Nick will host his new morning show, “The Daily Cannon,” alongside his baby mama DJ Abby De La Rosa, which debuts on April 24th on Amp.
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