Nick Cannon Denies Paying $3Mil In Child Support

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After a report claimed he was shelling out millions per year, Cannon clarified he spends "more than that."

The latest announcement from Nick Cannon and Abby Del La Rosa thrust them back into the spotlight. The pair are parents to young twins Zillion and Zion, and this week, they shared they were expecting another. This news comes on the heels of Alyssa Scott sharing that she, too, is pregnant with Cannon's child. Scott and Cannon sadly lost their five-month-old son around this time last year.

Recently, there was a report by The Sun stating the mogul is dishing out at least $3 million per year in child support. Cannon has never addressed how much he spends on his children, but he did acknowledge these allegations.

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After the news went viral, Cannon gave a statement to The Neighborhood Talk.

"I definitely spend a lot more than that on my children annually," he reportedly said. "I don't plan to ever have to participate in the government system of a child."

Within the last few years alone, Cannon has welcomed at least a half dozen children. Mariah Carey, Brittany Bell, LaNisha Cole, and Bre Tiesi also have children with Cannon. There isn't any evidence that he is finished expanding his brood. He regularly comes forward to explain how much he enjoys being a father.

"I'm so excited about all my kids," he told PEOPLE earlier this year. "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. Every day I just wake up excited as a father."

The ongoing pregnancy announcements have been met with some backlash. Yet, Cannon and the several mothers of his children have taken it all in stride. It is unclear when Abby De La Rosa is expecting, but many don't believe she will be the last.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.