Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott sure have had their ups and downs! When the two first met on the Wild ‘n Out set, Cannon was already in coparenting relationships with two other women. The 42-year-old comedian had already fathered 11-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan, with his ex-wife Mariah Carey, as well as one-year-old Powerful, and 5-year-old Golden, with 34-year-old model Brittany Bell.
Nonetheless, the two went ahead and struck up a romantic relationship, and Alyssa ultimately became Cannon’s third baby mama. Despite Cannon’s remarkably full parenting schedule and sketchy history with monogamy, the duo’s co-parenting relationship has been practically impregnable. Here’s everything we know about Cannon and Scott’s unique relationship.
8 How Did Nick Cannon And Alyssa Scott Meet?
Nick Cannon and model Alyssa Scott met on Wild ’n Out, a sketch comedy show which Cannon hosted until July 2020, when he was terminated for making anti-Semitic comments. At the time, Cannon was already pursuing ‘consensually non-monogamous' relationships with several other women.
“As we know, monogamy defines one thing,” Nick explained during a YouTube Live interview with DVSN, “and people like to classify what I do as polyamory or polygamy, but even that, I always say to define me is to confine me.”
7 When Did Alyssa Scott And Nick Cannon Welcome Their First Child?
Alyssa Scott announced that she and Nick Cannon were expecting their first child in a January 2021 Instagram post. The two welcomed their baby boy, Zen, four months after the announcement. Unfortunately, the comedian received heavy trolling for having so many kids in quick succession.
Nick defended himself in an interview with Power 106 saying, “I’m having these kids on purpose, I didn’t have no accident. [There were] a lot of people that I could’ve gotten pregnant that I didn’t. You only live once.”
6 Nick Cannon Welcomed Two More Children After Zen’s Birth
While Alyssa was carrying his fifth child, Nick Cannon was simultaneously expecting his sixth with social media influencer Abby De La Rosa. The 32-year-old DJ safely delivered twins, Zillion and Zion, a few weeks after Zen’s birth.
“Your Dad and I will always be here for you both; in complete unison and support,” the model wrote on Instagram in April 2021. “No matter what this world may throw your way, know that forgiveness is key and what is for you — is for YOU!”
5 Alyssa Scott And Nick Cannon’s First Child Was Diagnosed With A Brain Tumor
Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott suffered a major blow when their son was diagnosed with brain cancer two months after his birth. Despite the devastating news, Alyssa and Nick continuedto enjoy a rather cordial co-parenting relationship.
"We were faithful and hopeful for that time,” Cannon disclosed on an episode of The Nick Cannon Show. “We carried on, he was still just playing with his brothers and sisters, I embraced every moment."
4 Alyssa Scott And Nick Cannon’s First Child Passed Away In 2021
Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott’s son, Zen, passed away after a harrowing three-month battle with brain cancer. According to Cannon, things went down the tubes around October 2021, when doctors discovered fluid build-up and had to perform emergency surgery.
"He was the most loving,” Cannon said of his son at the time. “We called him Z Chilling. He was always smiling. He had the most beautiful spirit.”
3 Nick Cannon And Alyssa Scott Remained In Close Contact After Their Son’s Death
Nick Cannon and Alyssa Scott have remained in close contact despite their son's death, leading some to speculate that they've rekindled their romance. Nick even praised the model for displaying unwavering strength during their son's health crisis.
“Alyssa, was just the strongest woman I’ve ever seen,” he said on an episode of the now canceled The Nick Cannon Show. “Never had an argument, never was angry. Was emotional when she needed to be, but always the best mom, and continues to be the best mom.”
2 Nick Cannon Has Welcomed Several More Children Since Zen’s Passing
Nick Cannon welcomed three more children (Onyx Ice Cole, Legendary, and Rise Messiah Cannon) with real estate agent Bre Tiesi, photographer LaNisha Cole, and model Brittany Bell in the aftermath of his son’s passing. The Masked Singer star was beyond delighted by these developments.
"Every day I just wake up excited as a father,” he disclosed to People in May 2022. “I'm so excited about all my kids. Constantly, from every aspect of it. From them getting citizen of the month awards in the first grade to the birth of the new ones."
1 Alyssa Scott And Nick Cannon Might Be Expecting Their Second Child
Just weeks after Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell welcomed their third child, Rise Messiah, Alyssa Scott announced that she was expecting her third child.
The 29-year-old posted snapshots of herself cradling her baby bump while holding Zeela, her four-year-old daughter from another relationship. Despite rampant speculation, Cannon is yet to confirm that he is the father.