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Nick Cannon Reveals He’s Ready for More Kids Despite Already Having 12


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Why Nick Cannon Is Not Done Having Kids

Nick Cannon isn’t done growing his family. At least, not yet. Cannon has become as well-known for expanding his family as he is for his career in entertainment.

Despite the large number of children he has, Cannon recently admitted that he’s still open to more kids. His comments have sparked curiosity and fresh headlines.

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Current Family Snapshot

Nick Cannon is the proud father of 12 children. Yes, you read that right.

These 12 children are with six different women, each bringing unique joy to their lives. Despite the complexities that come with raising a big family, Nick makes sure to remain actively involved in his children’s lives.

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Recent Statement on More Kids

On March 17, 2025, Nick Cannon candidly discussed his views on expanding his current family on the episode of his podcast, We Playin’ Spades. Nick did agree to the fact that a vasectomy would be the “responsible thing to do.”

However, he’s “not done” having children. When asked about family planning decisions and initiatives, he went on to say, “I leave it to the Lord.”

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God’s Plan

Nick Cannon has consistently expressed that the decision to have more children is based on his faith. In a February 2023 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cannon was directly asked if he was done expanding his family.

To this, he replied, “God decides when we’re done, but I believe I definitely got my hands full. And I’m so focused. I’m locked in. But when I’m 85, you never know. I might.

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No Immediate Plans

In an interview with People, Nick shared that he has no immediate plans to expand his family. He went on to state, “I’m chilling right now. There are no plans on the horizon as of yet.”

He humorously added, “It’s so funny, everybody’s always trying to get me to have more kids. It’s like, twelve ain’t enough?

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Reflecting on Past Decisions

Nick Cannon agreed to the fact that most of his children were unplanned. Yet, he embraces each as a unique blessing.

His decision to father 12 children was influenced by personal visions and a “deep-seated desire to build a large family.” Cannon views each kid as a gift and remains committed to being present in their lives.

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Considering a Vasectomy

Nick Cannon has also discussed the possibility of undergoing a vasectomy. In a June 2023 interview, he stated, “I no longer want to be careless.”

He continued to add, “I wanna be a lot more intentional with life, especially when dealing with creating life.” Nick now seeks a more “deliberate” approach to parenthood.

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Importance of Intentionality

Talking about maintaining a deliberate approach, Nick now stresses taking it slow when it comes to expanding his family. He wants to do it with a greater purpose in mind.

This mindset of Nick’s hints at his commitment to being a responsible and present father of 12. Where people can’t handle a single child, Nick is doing a wonderful job raising 12 of them.

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Managing a Large Family

He has taken a unique approach to balancing his responsibilities as a father of 12 children. He doesn’t only focus on time management.

Rather, he emphasizes the concept of “energy management.” He adopts this approach to make sure he can be present and attentive to each child’s needs and wants.

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Children’s Proximity

Nick Cannon’s ability to maintain close relationships with all 12 of his children is made easier because the mothers of his children reside in the same area. The geographical proximity allows him to visit his children regularly.

Nick maintains a relatively active role in the lives of his children. The close-knit dynamic family is supported by the mothers of his children, who are cordial with each other.

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Celebrating Milestones

Nick Cannon makes sure to participate in his children’s lives. This includes being there for birthdays and holidays, and spending time together.

For instance, Nick celebrated his daughter Onyx’s second birthday alongside four of her siblings, sharing a rare family photo. These moments highlight Cannon’s commitment to being present for his children’s milestones.

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Public Perception

Nick Cannon has faced a fair share of public scrutiny over his large family. However, despite it all, he remains unapologetic about his choices.

Critics have labeled him “irresponsible” and questioned his ability to provide quality time and resources to each child. He has stated that he spends over $3 million annually on child support.

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Financial Responsibility

Nick Cannon is deeply committed to making sure that all of his children are financially supported. It should be noted that he doesn’t provide a fixed monthly allowance to the mothers of his children.

However, any financial needs are promptly met. Cannon, when talking about child support,t stated, “What they need, they get.”

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Emotional Connections

Nick Cannon treasures and adores the moments when his children express their love for him. He considers this to be the most rewarding aspect of fatherhood.

He has shared that hearing his children say “I love you, Daddy” is significantly meaningful. Cannon stated, “The first time they say it, whether they’re one year old or 18 months, to hear it from your kids that are on the brink of being teenagers, there’s nothing better than that.”

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Career and Fatherhood

Nick Cannon, despite his busy schedule, prioritizes his role as a parent. He often integrates his children into his work life.

For instance, fans have gotten to see his kids in social media posts and public appearances. When it comes to children, the entertainment industry has a list of celebrity kids who are their parents’ twins.

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Dad Guilt

When talking about dad guilt, Nick Cannon stated, “Being a father of multiple kids, it’s always the biggest guilt on me is that I don’t get to spend enough time with all my children.”

In other news, Angelina Jolie opens up about her kids’ private lives, giving a rare insight into their lives.

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