How does Nick Cannon make millions to support his 11 kids? The America’s Got Talent host says he spends US$200,000 on trips to Disneyland alone, and funds it through his films, podcasts and TV gigs

Dec 8 , 2023

Nick Cannon may have made an unusual lifestyle choice by having 11 children, but he’s working hard to pay for it. Photo: @nickcannon/Instagram

Nick Cannon has 11 children with 6 different women, including Mariah Carey, and forks out millions a year for them, including on houses and trips to Disneyland, so how does he do it?

The star is an impressive multi-hyphenate who has written kids books, owns a restaurant and a record label, and hosts numerous podcasts, radio and TV shows including The Masked Singer

Cannon told the LA Times in May that he has to “generate” at least US$100 million a year to support his lifestyle after facing criticism about child support. Over the last three years, Cannon has had nine children with five different women, which has led to people questioning how he can afford to support them all.

Last year, British media estimated that Cannon was expected to pay US$3 million in child support every year. He rebutted that figure when speaking to The Neighborhood Talk. He said that he doesn’t pay child support but that he spends more than US$3 million on his children annually.

Here’s how Cannon is able to make his millions to support his 11 children and lavish lifestyle.

Nick Cannon gets millions for The Masked Singer

Nick Cannon on the set of The Masked Singer. Photo: @nickcannon/Instagram

Cannon told The LA Times in May that he’s paid more than US$20 million for hosting the Fox singing competition series, The Masked Singer.

In 2020, Forbes reported that Cannon had signed on to produce The Masked Singer that year through his production company, Ncredible Productions, meaning that he would also participate in a share of the show’s profits, as well as his hosting fee.

Cannon also created, hosts, and produces Wild ‘n Out

Nick Cannon hosts a freestyle comedy show called Wild ‘n Out. Photo: @nickcannon/Instagram

Wild ‘n Out, a freestyle comedy show created in 2005, is one of the main shows Cannon is known for. It also generates a lot of money for him.

Cannon’s production company produces the show, which has been going for 19 seasons, and in 2020, Forbes reported that the company generated over US$100 million in revenue from projects produced in 2019.

He’s hosted numerous shows, including America’s Got Talent

Nick Cannon has hosted several seasons of America’s Got Talent. Photo: @nickcannon/Instagram