Nick Cannon Admits Having 12 Children Was a “Careless” Response to Mariah Carey Divorce

Nick Cannon has opened up about the personal struggles behind his decision to father 12 children with six different women, revealing that unresolved trauma from his split with pop superstar Mariah Carey played a major role.

In a candid interview on The Breakfast Club, Cannon reflected on the emotional aftermath of his high-profile breakup with Carey. The two, who share twins Moroccan and Monroe, separated in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2016. Cannon said the experience left lasting scars that shaped the choices he made in his personal life.

“I’m learning that now, and it wasn’t like I was acting out,” Cannon explained. “It was more of being careless, being frivolous with my process—because I could, because I had the money, because I had the access. Instead of doing the mature thing and slowing down, I just went on living life like, ‘Whatever happens, happens, I can handle it.’”

Now approaching 45, Cannon admitted that he might have made different decisions if he had taken time to heal before moving forward. “If I would’ve thought the process through a little more and done the inner work, things might have turned out differently in certain situations,” he said.

Despite describing his approach as impulsive, Cannon emphasized that he has no regrets about the family he has built. “Every child I had was made out of love and came from strong relationships,” he shared. “If I had taken the time to do the healing after my divorce, I probably would have moved differently. But for me, at the time, I thought having kids was the answer.”

Cannon added that while his perspective on relationships and family has evolved, some of his views such as his stance on monogamy remain unchanged.

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