<Li> N'Credible Entertainment / Sony Music / RED </Li> <Tr> <Th> Associated acts </Th> <Td> Da G4 Dope Bomb Squad </Td> </Tr> <P> Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon (born October 8, 1980) is an American rapper, actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, film producer, entrepreneur, record producer, radio and television personality . On television, Cannon began as a teenager on All That before going on to host The Nick Cannon Show, Wild' N Out, and America's Got Talent . He acted in the films Drumline, Love Don't Cost a Thing, and Roll Bounce . As a rapper he released his debut self - titled album in 2003 with the hit single "Gigolo", a collaboration with singer R. Kelly . In 2007 he played the role of the fictional footballer TJ Harper in the film Goal II: Living the Dream . In 2006, Cannon recorded the singles "Dime Piece" and "My Wife" for the planned album Stages, which was never released . Cannon married American R&B / pop singer, Mariah Carey in 2008 . He filed for divorce in December 2014, after six years of marriage . The divorce was finalized in 2016 . </P> <P> Cannon was born on October 8, 1980, in San Diego, California . Cannon was largely raised by his paternal grandfather, whom both he and his biological father called' dad' . Growing up in Lincoln Park, a notorious gang - ridden neighborhood in Southeast San Diego, Cannon avoided gangs and spent most of his time playing basketball . Cannon received his first break doing stand - up comedy on his father's local cable access program . Before filming Drumline, Cannon lived in Augusta, GA on Nellyville Road . </P>

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