Nick Cannon
<p>TV & Radio host, comedian, actor, producer, rapper, writer, director, DJ, philanthropist, children’s book author, and activist, Nick Cannon has entertained audiences for over 20 years. Nick is best known for his work as creator, host, and executive producer of the sketch comedy show MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, currently airing its 17th season. Wild ‘N Out has been influential in developing the careers of Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson, Kat Williams, DC Young Fly, Mikey Day, and several other successful comedians.</p>
<p>Nick Cannon is currently the executive producer and host of Fox’s hit TV series The Masked Singer; the host and producer of the nationally syndicated radio show Nick Cannon Radio. He is also the producer, writer, director and star of the films She Ball and Miracles Across 125th Street. Plus, Cannon has formerly hosted his own syndicated daytime talk show, Nick Cannon, which debuted on September 27, 2021</p>
<p>In 2009, Cannon was named chairman of the TeenNick network, making him “the youngest TV chairman in history.” Simultaneously, the entertainment mogul has been a musician for over 30 years and has collaborated with Will Smith, Future, Migos, Ty Dolla $ign, and others on music projects. As a music business curator and label head of Ncredible Entertainment, Nick has helped discover and develop award-winning talent such as H.E.R. and Kehlani, while continuously curating a roster of groundbreaking talent that will dominate the airwaves and music landscape through highly anticipated releases from the Ncredible Gang, Lil’ Dope Boy, Suave, Black Squad, and Justina Valentine. </p>
<p>Cannon holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Howard University and plans to pursue his master’s degree. He is the father of 8 and is a creative and entrepreneurial force at the vanguard of his generation with nearly 17+ million subscribers socially. </p>
Started playing music at age 8 after his grandfather gave him instruments as a gift., Began performing stand-up at age 11; first routine was on his father's cable-access show; had gigs in Hollywood at the Improv, the Laugh Factory and the Comedy Store as a teen. , Cofounded two-man rap group Da Bomb Squad in high school; later opened for Montell Jordan, LFO and mentor Will Smith. , From San Diego, CA, Plays drums, the harmonica and the synthesizer. , Has his own film and TV production company, Mr. Renaissance Entertainment, as well as a multimedia company, NCredible Entertainment. , Serves as chairman of the TeenNick television network.