Nick Cannon to Show Life as Father of 12 on Netflix Docuseries

Nick Cannon (Credit: Shutterstock)

Nick Cannon has been the target of countless jokes for fathering 12 children. Now he is turning his unconventional family life into must-see TV.

On Wednesday, May 13, Netflix announced the Wild N’ Out creator will star in a new docuseries offering an inside look at his busy household. The streamer shared details on the untitled series at its upfront presentation in New York City, where TV networks unveil their upcoming programming slates.

The series will follow Cannon, 45, as he navigates daddy duties, work commitments, and the realities of raising children with six different women.

Show Description:
“Superstar Nick Cannon is ready to pull back the curtain on the complete chaos, headline-making drama, and heartfelt moments that come with raising twelve kids with six different moms, all while managing his booming career and complicated personal life,” the official description reads.

“In this irresistible, binge-worthy, premium docu-series, get an inside look at how Nick Cannon navigates his wild, blended families with humor, vulnerability, and his genuine dedication to being a present father. From million-dollar meetings to midnight diaper runs, think Kardashian-level glam meets relatable, messy modern parenting. This is fatherhood, fame, and family,” Netflix adds.

Nick Cannon posted this picture with his children to Instagram on April 26, 2026. (Credit: Instagram/Nick Cannon)
Cannon posted this family photo to Instagram in April 2026. (Credit: Instagram/Nick Cannon)

Cannon’s Brood:
The Masked Singer host struggled to name all of his children during a June 2025 interview on “The Really Good Podcast with Bobbi Althoff.”

Well, here’s a complete list of the kids and their mothers.

Cannon and ex-wife Mariah Carey welcomed twins Monroe and Moroccan in 2011. The teenagers are frequently pictured on their superstar mom’s Instagram page.

He is dad to three children with Brittany Bell — son Golden Sagon, daughter Powerful Queen, and son Rise Messiah.

Cannon and Abby De La Rosa are parents to twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, and daughter Beautiful Zeppelin.

He welcomed two children with Alyssa Scott — daughter Halo Marie Cannon and son Zen, who died of brain cancer at 5 months old in December 2021.

The actor and entrepreneur had a son with Bre Tiesi named Legendary Love; and he fathered daughter Onyx Ice Cole with LaNisha Cole.

Who’s Behind the Series:
The series comes from Velvet Hammer Media and Pantheon Media Group. Rebecca Quinn and Jen O’Connell (known for dating series Age of Attraction) executive produce alongside Simon Thomas (Love Island USA), Trifari Williams, Rob Ford, and Steve Michaels.

When Does It Debut:
Netflix says the docuseries will begin streaming this winter. Additional details, including the title and premiere date will be announced later.


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