Video of Cannon struggling to name all his 12 kids goes viral

Nick Cannon has social media buzzing once again, this time for struggling to name all of his 12 children during a light-hearted interview that has since gone viral.

The 44-year-old actor, comedian, and TV host was speaking to internet personality and podcaster, Bobbi Althoff, when the topic turned to his children.

Althoff challenged Cannon to name all of his offspring, While he stumbled mid-list, he jokingly tried to recover.

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Cannon shares his 12 children with six different women including, singer Mariah Carey, model Brittany Bell, and DJ, Abby De La Rosa.

The 44-year-old is no stranger to the headlines, with his unconventional approach to fatherhood and views on parenting often a hot topic.

While Cannon is steadfast that he is fully present in the lives of all his children, the recent video has sparked debate about his parenting style.

Many have poked fun at Cannon’s interaction with Althoff, while some have raised concern over the realities of parenting and fatherhood.

Nick Cannon couldn’t name all 12 of his kids on a podcast 😬 Dude straight up forgot the last two and said their moms are gonna be mad. Maybe keep a cheat sheet in your wallet? Just saying… #iheartradio #rodryanshow pic.twitter.com/2DgThRwDqP

— 94.5 The Buzz (@945thebuzz) June 24, 2025

NICK CANNON better not have another child til HE remember all HIS children’s full names and birthdays, because WHAT???! https://t.co/zV9rxhuRtH pic.twitter.com/tN1BhJ3HVA

— ♎️ALEXANDER♎️ (@DaThingsIwanna) June 21, 2025

NICK CANNON better not have another child til HE remember all HIS children’s full names and birthdays, because WHAT???! https://t.co/zV9rxhuRtH pic.twitter.com/tN1BhJ3HVA

— ♎️ALEXANDER♎️ (@DaThingsIwanna) June 21, 2025

Nick Cannon not being able to name all of his kids is DISGUSTING.

— L (@ELBforELB) June 23, 2025

I do be kinda annoyed when y’all come for nick cannon but that video of him not remembering 2 of his 12 children names is… Sick. It just shows he has not been spending meaningful quality time with them regularly. How can he

— HER (@ToreeBby) June 21, 2025

I do be kinda annoyed when y’all come for nick cannon but that video of him not remembering 2 of his 12 children names is… Sick. It just shows he has not been spending meaningful quality time with them regularly. How can he

— HER (@ToreeBby) June 21, 2025

You will never convince me Nick Cannon isn’t a headass…nobody told this nigga to have all them kids and he can’t even remember em all. Makes you question how involved he is in their lives. https://t.co/pLU5SAPEhN

— Viewtiful Jaz (@Jazputin) June 23, 2025

You will never convince me Nick Cannon isn’t a headass…nobody told this nigga to have all them kids and he can’t even remember em all. Makes you question how involved he is in their lives. https://t.co/pLU5SAPEhN

— Viewtiful Jaz (@Jazputin) June 23, 2025

Nick cannon telling you that he can’t name all his kids lets you know how much time he is actually able to spend with all of them….

— SkoolBoi (@Skool_boi) June 22, 2025