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Nick Cannonhas a genuine love for the moms of each of his kids.
Recently appearing on Audacy’sHot 104.1in St. Louis, theWild N' Outhost, 42, talked about the “respect and admiration” he has for the mothers of his 12 children.
“I have so much respect and admiration for the individual. Everybody has their challenges – but when you really understand this woman has given the greatest sacrifice and sacrificed her body to bring a child into [this world], that’s the best gift any man could ask for,” he explained.
“Regardless of what goes on in any scenario, I’m gonna always show love and respect,” he continued. “I’ll never say anything disrespectful or bad about any of the mothers of my children.”
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Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell with their three kids.Amber Rain Photography
“It ain’t even about a monthly allowance or amount of money because I don’t give myself that,” he explained. “What they need, they get it. There’s never been something that one of the mothers of my children has asked for and they didn’t receive…. That’s why they call me the provider.”
Nick Cannon with twins Monroe and Moroccan.Nick Cannon/Instagram
Cannon andMariah Carey, who were married from 2008 to 2016, share 11-year-old twinsMonroe and Moroccan. He is also a father to sonsGolden Sagon, 6, and Rise Messiah Cannon, 6 months, and daughterPowerful Queen, 2, with Brittany Bell.
source: people.com
