Discover the career path of Nick Cannon, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Nick Cannon is a multifaceted American entertainer known for his work as a comedian, television presenter, actor, and rapper. He gained prominence on Nickelodeon with shows like All That and The Nick Cannon Show. Cannon has hosted popular programs such as Wild 'n Out, America's Got Talent, The Masked Singer, and Lip Sync Battle Shorties. As an actor, he has appeared in films including Drumline, Love Don't Cost a Thing, and Roll Bounce, demonstrating his versatility in the entertainment industry.
In 2001, after signing with Jive Records, Nick Cannon was featured on the Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius soundtrack with Romeo Miller and 3LW, covering the song "Parents Just Don't Understand".
In 2003, Nick Cannon achieved commercial success with his single "Gigolo" (featuring R. Kelly), which reached the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100. This led to the release of his self-titled debut studio album in 2003 under Jive Records.
In 2003, Nick Cannon released his self-titled debut album, which included the single "Your Pops Don't Like Me (I Really Don't Like This Dude)".
In July 2005, Nick Cannon released "Can I Live?", an anti-abortion (pro-life) song, as the first single from his planned second studio album, Stages.
In 2005, Nick Cannon created, produced, and hosted the MTV improv comedy series Wild 'n Out. Also in 2005, he hosted the slime stunt on Nickelodeon's 2005 Kids' Choice Awards.
In March 2006, Nick Cannon released "Dime Piece" as the second single from his planned album, Stages, which was ultimately never released due to his focus on his acting career.
In 2006, Nick Cannon released two singles, "Dime Piece" and "My Wife," intended for his follow-up album Stages, though the album was ultimately never released.
On December 11, 2009, Nick Cannon co-hosted the Nickelodeon HALO Awards with Justin Timberlake, Hayden Panettiere, LeBron James, Kelly Rowland, and Alicia Keys.
In 2009, Nick Cannon became the chairman of the TeenNick channel for Nickelodeon, also serving as its development and creative consultant.
In 2009, Nick Cannon established NCredible Entertainment after ending his previous label, Can-I-Ball Records.
In 2009, Nick Cannon started as the host of America's Got Talent.
On January 19, 2010, Nick Cannon began hosting the morning show (6–10AM) at 92.3 NOW FM (WXRK-FM) in New York, alongside co-hosts Nikki and Southern Sarah Lee.
On July 13, 2010, Nick Cannon announced that he was planning to go on a comedy tour in the fall of 2010, starting at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal.
In 2010, Nick Cannon created "Slick Nick," a parody of hip hop artist Slick Rick. He released two songs under this character, including a diss track aimed at Eminem.
In 2010, Nick Cannon created and co-hosted the short-lived TeenNick original series The Nightlife.
On May 14, 2011, Nick Cannon's first stand-up comedy special, Mr. Showbiz, premiered on Showtime. It was recorded at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
On May 16, 2011, a digital release of Nick Cannon's Mr. Showbiz became available on iTunes.
On May 31, 2011, a physical release of the Mr. Showbiz album by Nick Cannon became available.
On July 4, 2011, Nick Cannon hosted Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, an annual American competitive eating competition.
On December 6, 2011, Nick Cannon released his debut mixtape, Child of the Corn.
In 2011, Nick Cannon filmed a public service announcement for DoSomething and since 2011 has served as the celebrity spokesperson for the National Association of Letter Carriers' annual national food drive.
On February 17, 2012, Nick Cannon stepped down from his hosting role at 92.3 NOW FM, citing health issues.
On November 12, 2012, MTV2 announced the revival of Wild 'N Out, produced by Nick Cannon's NCredible Entertainment.
On November 30, 2012, Nick Cannon signed a deal with NBCUniversal to produce scripted and unscripted material for the network.
On December 1, 2012, Nick Cannon launched and hosted the TeenNick Top 10 on TeenNick, counting down ten popular videos of the week.
In 2012, Nick Cannon created the sketch-comedy series Incredible Crew for TeenNick, writing and producing the theme song. The show was produced by Cartoon Network Studios, in association with NCredible Entertainment and aired 13 episodes before cancellation.
On January 29, 2013, Big Boi confirmed via Twitter that he was filming an episode of Wild 'N Out in NYC, inviting people to join the audience.
On July 9, 2013, Season 5 of Wild 'N Out premiered, achieving the highest ratings in MTV2 history.
On July 26, 2013, Nick Cannon premiered his new single "Me Sexy" and announced that he was working on a new second studio album titled White People Party Music, featuring collaborations with Afrojack, Pitbull, Future, and Polow da Don, years after his previous album, Stages, was shelved.
On November 4, 2013, Nick Cannon served as the master of ceremonies and was also an honoree at the annual Ebony Magazine Power 100 Awards.
On February 11, 2014, Nick Cannon released "Looking for a Dream," featuring Afrojack, as the second single from his album White People Party Music.
In 2014, Nick Cannon released his second album, White People Party Music, through RED Distribution and his NCredible Entertainment label.
In December 2015, Nick Cannon was appointed as "Chief Creative Officer" of RadioShack, with a focus on appealing to a younger audience. His role included creating RadioShack-exclusive products and enhancing the in-store experience.
On August 4, 2016, Wild 'N Out returned for its 8th season after three record-breaking seasons.
On November 7, 2016, Nick Cannon released the music video for his single "If I Was Your Man," in anticipation of his mixtape, The Gospel of Ike Turn Up: My Side of the Story.
On November 16, 2016, Nick Cannon released his second mixtape, The Gospel of Ike Turn Up: My Side of the Story.
On December 2, 2016, Nick Cannon released a single called "Hold On" on iTunes.
In 2016, Nick Cannon announced he would not return to America's Got Talent in 2017, citing creative differences with NBC executives.
In 2017, despite initial reluctance, NBC accepted Nick Cannon's resignation as host of America's Got Talent due to creative differences. He was replaced by Tyra Banks.
On March 17, 2018, the TeenNick Top 10 series, hosted by Nick Cannon, aired its final episode as TeenNick phased out all original programming.
On December 9, 2019, Nick Cannon released "The Invitation," a diss track aimed at Eminem, as a response to Eminem's feature on Fat Joe and Dre's "Lord Above." The track featured Suge Knight, Hitman Holla, Charlie Clips, and Prince Eazy.
In 2019, it was announced that Nick Cannon would debut his own syndicated daytime talk show in 2020, produced by Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury and NCredible Entertainment.
On July 14, 2020, ViacomCBS fired Nick Cannon after he made racist and anti-Semitic remarks on his podcast "Cannon's Class" with Professor Griff, promoting conspiracy theories and citing Louis Farrakhan.
In 2020, it was announced that Nick Cannon would debut his own syndicated daytime talk show. The show premiered on September 27, 2021.
On February 5, 2021, ViacomCBS announced that "Wild 'n Out" would resume production with Nick Cannon as host after he took responsibility for his previous comments and educated himself through conversations with Jewish leaders.
After a hiatus due to controversy, the 'Nick Cannon' talk show premiered on September 27, 2021, with Fox Television Stations as a key partner.
In March 2022, the 'Nick Cannon' daytime talk show was cancelled.
On May 27, 2022, the final episode of the 'Nick Cannon' talk show aired, featuring Carrie Ann Inaba as a guest.
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