Nick Cannon
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Born on October 17, 1980, as Nicholas Scott Cannon, Nick is the son of Beth and James Cannon. His mother worked as an accountant, while his father was a motivational speaker. Raised in a supportive family environment, Nick shared a particularly close bond with his grandfather. He graduated from Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley, California. Early in life, Cannon took an interest in both football and comedy. His first stand-up comedy routine was performed on local cable television, where his father also appeared regularly.
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- Birth Date
- 8 Oct, 1980
- Age
- 39 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- San Diego
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American rapper, actor and comedian
- Spouse
- Mariah Carey[2008-2016]
- Net Worth 2021
- 30 million
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Early Entertainment Career and Comedy Beginnings
After high school, Cannon earned an opportunity to serve as a warm-up comedian for the studio audience at Nickelodeon in Los Angeles. He later joined a teen group focused on performing African American-centered comedic programs for local cable. This experience led him to explore behind-the-scenes roles, sparking his interest in production work. During his teen years, he also pursued music, particularly rapping, and was a member of the group "Da G4 Dope Bomb Squad." In 2001, he signed a deal with Jive Records and contributed the track "Parents Just Don't Understand"—a cover version of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's hit—for the Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius soundtrack.
Music Career and N'Credible Entertainment
Cannon released his self-titled debut album, Nick Cannon, in 2003. The album featured the single "Your Pops Don’t Like Me (I Really Don’t Like This Dude)." His ongoing passion for music led him to establish his own record label, Can-I-Ball Records, in 2005, which he later rebranded as N'Credible Entertainment in 2009. Through N'Credible, Cannon released several tracks including "Can I Live?," "Slick Nick," and "Child of the Corn." In 2013, he released the single "Me Sexy" which was followed by his second studio album, White People Party Music. The album included collaborations with prominent artists like Afrojack, Pitbull, Future, and Polow da Don.
