01of 18Moroccan & MonroeRich Polk/FilmMagicNick Cannon and Mariah Careywelcomed twins, son Moroccan and daughter Monroe, on April 30, 2011. The singer wrote in her memoir,The Meaning of Mariah Carey, that before meeting Cannon, she had no interest in being a mother. But after they met, things changed.″Our desire to have children became a force of nature and why we got married so quickly," she wrote.The couple divorced in 2014 aftersix years of marriage, but remain amicable andspend time togetherwith their now 10-year-old kids. Cannon attributed their friendliness to their desire to model unconditional love to their kids.“Whenever we can show that — even if we’re not together, [that] welove each other unconditionally— and become that fine example to our children, they’ll grow up to be good human beings, hopefully,“Cannon told PEOPLE.
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Moroccan & Monroe
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Nick Cannon and Mariah Careywelcomed twins, son Moroccan and daughter Monroe, on April 30, 2011. The singer wrote in her memoir,The Meaning of Mariah Carey, that before meeting Cannon, she had no interest in being a mother. But after they met, things changed.
″Our desire to have children became a force of nature and why we got married so quickly,” she wrote.
The couple divorced in 2014 aftersix years of marriage, but remain amicable andspend time togetherwith their now 10-year-old kids. Cannon attributed their friendliness to their desire to model unconditional love to their kids.
“Whenever we can show that — even if we’re not together, [that] welove each other unconditionally— and become that fine example to our children, they’ll grow up to be good human beings, hopefully,“Cannon told PEOPLE.
02of 18Moroccan & MonroeFresh Air Fund/WireImageDuring their time as a couple, the two had fun dressing up with their twins for Halloween. The family suited up as The Incredibles one year, and have since enjoyedgetting into the Halloween spiritevery year since.
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During their time as a couple, the two had fun dressing up with their twins for Halloween. The family suited up as The Incredibles one year, and have since enjoyedgetting into the Halloween spiritevery year since.
03of 18Moroccan & MonroeMariah Carey, Nick Cannon and their children.Nick Cannon/InstagramCannon told PEOPLEin December 2020 that he and Carey have found a harmonious balance when it comes to co-parenting — though in the past, he has admitted he doesn’t love that term.“It’s funny when they say ‘co-parenting’ — that phrase is a little redundant,“Cannon told PEOPLE.“You can’t co-parent, you have to parent, and that’s what we do well because when it comes to our children, we’re selfless individuals — they’re first.”
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Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon and their children.Nick Cannon/Instagram
Cannon told PEOPLEin December 2020 that he and Carey have found a harmonious balance when it comes to co-parenting — though in the past, he has admitted he doesn’t love that term.
“It’s funny when they say ‘co-parenting’ — that phrase is a little redundant,“Cannon told PEOPLE.“You can’t co-parent, you have to parent, and that’s what we do well because when it comes to our children, we’re selfless individuals — they’re first.”
04of 18Powerful Queen & Golden SagonCannon and then-girlfriend Brittany Bell were given the best Christmas gift in 2020: thebirth of their second childtogether, a daughter named Powerful Queen Cannon. (SonGolden Sagon Cannon, 4, was born on Feb. 21, 2017.) The former Miss Arizona U.S.A. shared the happy announcement onInstagramon Christmas day 2020.“The best gift ever ♥️ we have been surprised with… A GIRL!!!!!” Bell wrote.“All I can say is that Nick was my rock through the most intense yet empowering natural water birth. It was nothing but POWERFUL ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Merry Christmas!!!! THANK YOU GOD ♥️,” she added.
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Powerful Queen & Golden Sagon
Cannon and then-girlfriend Brittany Bell were given the best Christmas gift in 2020: thebirth of their second childtogether, a daughter named Powerful Queen Cannon. (SonGolden Sagon Cannon, 4, was born on Feb. 21, 2017.) The former Miss Arizona U.S.A. shared the happy announcement onInstagramon Christmas day 2020.
“The best gift ever ♥️ we have been surprised with… A GIRL!!!!!” Bell wrote.
“All I can say is that Nick was my rock through the most intense yet empowering natural water birth. It was nothing but POWERFUL ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Merry Christmas!!!! THANK YOU GOD ♥️,” she added.
05of 18Golden SagonWhen Golden joined the family in 2017, Cannon shared his elation in a since-deleted Instagram post.“Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning! No matter how hard the world may hit you, God always reminds us of our purpose! #TrueHappiness,” he wrote on Instagram in 2017 to share the news of Golden’s arrival. “Welcome to Earth Son!”
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Golden Sagon
When Golden joined the family in 2017, Cannon shared his elation in a since-deleted Instagram post.
“Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning! No matter how hard the world may hit you, God always reminds us of our purpose! #TrueHappiness,” he wrote on Instagram in 2017 to share the news of Golden’s arrival. “Welcome to Earth Son!”
06of 18Golden Sagon & Powerful QueenGolden and his little sister Powerful Queen dressed up as cute little bunnies ahead of Easter in 2021, with their parents joining in on the fun.
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Golden Sagon & Powerful Queen
Golden and his little sister Powerful Queen dressed up as cute little bunnies ahead of Easter in 2021, with their parents joining in on the fun.
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Zion Mixolydian & Zillion Heir
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De La Rosa also shared a photo of the babies' hands holding onto her fingers on her Instagram Stories, writing, “Zion & Zilly.”
Thenew mom announced Cannon was her babies' fatheron Instagram last April when she shared photos from a maternity shoot that featured theMasked Singerhost.
“Your Dad & I will always be here for you both; in complete unison and support. No matter what this world may throw your way, know that forgiveness is key and what is for you - is for YOU! You both are already so loved and we can’t wait to meet you both,” De La Rosa wrote at the time. That post has since been deleted from her Instagram page, but she regularly shares new shots of the adorable twins.
09of 18Zion Mixolydian & Zillion HeirNick Cannon’s Instagram Story.Nick Cannon InstagramLike father, like sons! Twins Zion and Zillion are taking after their musical dad at just one month old. Cannon shared somebehind-the-scenes videoson his Instagram Story ofa DJ-themed photo shoot with his newborns, whom he playfully referred to as “DJ Z-Mix & DJ Z-illy Dollaz.”
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Nick Cannon’s Instagram Story.Nick Cannon Instagram
Like father, like sons! Twins Zion and Zillion are taking after their musical dad at just one month old. Cannon shared somebehind-the-scenes videoson his Instagram Story ofa DJ-themed photo shoot with his newborns, whom he playfully referred to as “DJ Z-Mix & DJ Z-illy Dollaz.”
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Who you gonna call? Cannon and De La Rosa dressed up as Ghostbusters while their tiny twins (dressed as the Stay-Puft marshmallow man)snoozed through their first Halloween.
11of 18Zion Mixolydian & Zillion HeirNick Cannon InstagramCannon and de la Rosa rang in their twins' first birthday at Disneyland with an assist from Mickey Mouse. “Today we celebrated at the happiest place on earth!“Cannon wrote in a post, in which he also praised De La Rosa for being “Super Woman.”
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Nick Cannon Instagram
Cannon and de la Rosa rang in their twins' first birthday at Disneyland with an assist from Mickey Mouse. “Today we celebrated at the happiest place on earth!“Cannon wrote in a post, in which he also praised De La Rosa for being “Super Woman.”
12of 18Zion and Zillionnickcannon/InstagramIn a heartwarming video, Cannon shared on Instagram a clip of Zion and Zillion (whom he refers to Zilly) taking a stroll to the park bumping some classic Charlie Wilson.
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Zion and Zillion
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In a heartwarming video, Cannon shared on Instagram a clip of Zion and Zillion (whom he refers to Zilly) taking a stroll to the park bumping some classic Charlie Wilson.
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Zen
Alyssa Scott/instagram
In anotherpostfrom June, Scott said she was in “the final days” of her pregnancy with what would be her second child and Cannon’s seventh.
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Nick Cannon, Alyssa Scott.Alyssa Scott Instagram
“I will love you for eternity,” she captioned a trio of black-and-white snaps, two of which showed her cradling the newborn in her arms. Alongside the post she also shared that she welcomed her son on June 23, nine days after Cannon’s twins Zion and Zilly were born.
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Legendary
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Cannon and Bre Tiesiwelcomed her first child (and his eighth) on June 28th, and she announced the “beautiful miracle” via a video on her YouTube July 25th. A day later, Tiesi shared that their son was named Legend, and linked toan Instagram accountdedicated to photos of the newborn.
16of 18LegendaryLegendary Love Cannon/InstagramSo delicious! Tiesi shared the first shot of Legend’s face alongside his “first birthday cake,” decorated in pastel blues and greens.
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Legendary Love Cannon/Instagram
So delicious! Tiesi shared the first shot of Legend’s face alongside his “first birthday cake,” decorated in pastel blues and greens.
17of 18LegendaryTameka JacobsCannon shared a picture with Tiesi and Legendary, with the newborn’s name shown in massive balloons in the background.
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Tameka Jacobs
Cannon shared a picture with Tiesi and Legendary, with the newborn’s name shown in massive balloons in the background.
18of 18Legendarynickcannon/InstagramCannon posted a joyful video of himself bonding with his newest bundle of joy.
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Cannon posted a joyful video of himself bonding with his newest bundle of joy.
source: people.com
