Nick Cannon Pauses Expanding Family of 12, Citing Finances and Fulfillment

The entertainer reflects on parenting challenges and remains open to future possibilities guided by faith and personal growth.

Nick Cannon has decided to temporarily pause having more children, citing financial considerations and his current enjoyment of life.
The father of 12 shares children with six women, including twins with ex-wife Mariah Carey and several children with Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, Bre Tiesi, LaNisha Cole, and Alyssa Scott.
Cannon remains open to the possibility of having more children in the future, stating he leaves such decisions to faith and personal reflection.
He emphasizes compassion, shared learning, and service to others as core values in his parenting approach, which he hopes to instill in his children.
Cannon's decision follows public scrutiny of his unconventional family structure and acknowledgment of the logistical and financial challenges of raising a large family.