Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nick Cannon
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 host, actor, and rapper. He gained prominence as a teenager on Nickelodeon's All That and subsequently hosted various successful television shows, including The Nick Cannon Show, Wild 'n Out, America's Got Talent, Lip Sync Battle Shorties, and The Masked Singer. Cannon's acting career includes roles in films such as Drumline, Love Don't Cost a Thing, Roll Bounce, and Goal II: Living the Dream, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.
2005: Creation and Hosting of Wild 'n Out
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 Kids' Choice Awards.
December 11, 2009: Hosting the Nickelodeon HALO Awards
On December 11, 2009, Nick Cannon hosted the Nickelodeon HALO Awards along with Justin Timberlake, Hayden Panettiere, LeBron James, Kelly Rowland and Alicia Keys.
2009: Formation of NCredible Entertainment
In 2009, Nick Cannon formed a new record label after cancelling his old label Can-I-Ball Records, called NCredible Entertainment.
2009: Chairman of the TeenNick Channel
In 2009, following his role as host of the TEENick block, Nick Cannon became the chairman of the TeenNick channel for Nickelodeon, as well as its development and creative consultant.
January 19, 2010: Hosting Morning Show at 92.3 NOW FM
On January 19, 2010, Nick Cannon began hosting the morning show at 92.3 NOW FM (WXRK-FM) in New York.
July 13, 2010: Announcement of Comedy Tour
On July 13, 2010, Nick Cannon announced that he was going on a comedy tour in fall 2010, beginning at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal.
2010: Creation of "Slick Nick" Parody
In 2010, Nick Cannon created a parody of hip hop pioneer Slick Rick entitled "Slick Nick".
2010: Creation and Co-Hosting of The Nightlife
In 2010, Nick Cannon created and co-hosted the short-lived TeenNick original series The Nightlife.
May 14, 2011: Premiere of Mr. Showbiz Comedy Special
On May 14, 2011, Nick Cannon's first stand-up comedy special, Mr. Showbiz, premiered on Showtime.
May 16, 2011: Digital Release of Mr. Showbiz
On May 16, 2011, a digital release of Nick Cannon's Mr. Showbiz became available on iTunes.
May 31, 2011: Physical Release of Mr. Showbiz
On May 31, 2011, a physical release of Nick Cannon's album Mr. Showbiz became available.
July 4, 2011: Hosting Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
On July 4, 2011, Nick Cannon hosted the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
December 6, 2011: Debut Mixtape Release
On December 6, 2011, Nick Cannon released his debut mixtape entitled Child of the Corn.
2011: Public service announcement and spokesperson role
In 2011, Nick Cannon filmed a public service announcement for DoSomething encouraging teens to find a cause and take action. Since 2011, Cannon has served as the celebrity spokesperson for the National Association of Letter Carriers' annual national food drive.
February 17, 2012: Stepping Down from 92.3 NOW FM
On February 17, 2012, Nick Cannon stepped down from 92.3 NOW citing health issues.
November 12, 2012: MTV2 Announces Revival of Wild 'N Out
On November 12, 2012, MTV2 announced the revival of Wild 'N Out. The revived show was produced by Cannon's NCredible Entertainment.
November 30, 2012: Deal with NBCUniversal
On November 30, 2012, Nick Cannon signed a deal with NBCUniversal to produce scripted and unscripted material for the network.
December 1, 2012: Launch of TeenNick Top 10
On December 1, 2012, Nick Cannon launched and hosted the TeenNick Top 10 on TeenNick.
2012: Creation of Incredible Crew
In 2012, Nick Cannon created a sketch-comedy series, Incredible Crew, starring six teenagers as Cannon wrote and produced the theme song.
January 29, 2013: Big Boi Tweets About Filming Wild 'N Out
On January 29, 2013, Rapper Big Boi of Outkast confirmed in a tweet on Twitter that he was shooting an episode of Wild 'N Out in NYC.
July 9, 2013: Season 5 Premiere of Wild 'N Out
On July 9, 2013, Season 5 of Wild 'N Out premiered on MTV2 to the highest ratings in MTV2 history.
July 26, 2013: Premiere of "Me Sexy" and Album Announcement
On July 26, 2013, Nick Cannon premiered his new single "Me Sexy" and announced that he was working on a new second studio album entitled White People Party Music featuring collaborations with various artists.
November 4, 2013: Master of Ceremonies and Honoree at Ebony Magazine Power 100 Awards
On November 4, 2013, Nick Cannon was the master of ceremonies as well as an honoree at the annual Ebony Magazine Power 100 Awards.
February 11, 2014: "Looking for a Dream" Single Release
On February 11, 2014, Nick Cannon's second single "Looking for a Dream," featuring Afrojack, was released.
December 2015: Named Chief Creative Officer of RadioShack
In December 2015, Nick Cannon was named "Chief Creative Officer" of RadioShack.
August 4, 2016: Wild 'N Out Season 8 Return
On August 4, 2016, Wild 'N Out returned for its 8th season after three record-breaking seasons.
November 7, 2016: "If I Was Your Man" Music Video Release
On November 7, 2016, a music video for Nick Cannon's single "If I Was Your Man" was released prior to the mixtape release.
November 16, 2016: Mixtape Release: 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.
December 2, 2016: "Hold On" Single Release
On December 2, 2016, Nick Cannon released a single called "Hold On" on iTunes.
2016: Cannon's Departure from America's Got Talent
In 2016, Nick Cannon announced he would not be returning to America's Got Talent for 2017, citing creative differences.
2017: Resignation from America's Got Talent Accepted
In 2017, Nick Cannon's resignation from hosting America's Got Talent was accepted, and he was replaced by Tyra Banks.
March 17, 2018: End of TeenNick Top 10
On March 17, 2018, the TeenNick Top 10 series aired its final episode as TeenNick phased out all original programming.
December 9, 2019: Release of Eminem Diss Track "The Invitation"
On December 9, 2019, Nick Cannon released "The Invitation", an Eminem diss track as a response to Eminem's feature on Fat Joe and Dre's "Lord Above".
2019: Announcement of Daytime Talk Show
In 2019, it was announced that Nick Cannon would be debuting his own syndicated daytime talk show in 2020.
July 14, 2020: Firing by ViacomCBS
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 hate speech.
2020: Announcement of Daytime Talk Show Delayed
In 2020, the announcement of Nick Cannon debuting his own syndicated daytime talk show was delayed due to controversy.
February 5, 2021: ViacomCBS resumes "Wild 'n Out" production with Cannon as host
On February 5, 2021, ViacomCBS announced that production of "Wild 'n Out" would resume with Nick Cannon as host, after he took responsibility for his comments and educated himself through conversations with Jewish leaders.
September 27, 2021: Premiere of "Nick Cannon" Talk Show
After a brief hiatus due to controversy, Nick Cannon's talk show, "Nick Cannon", premiered on September 27, 2021.
March 2022: "Nick Cannon" Talk Show Cancellation
In March 2022, Nick Cannon's talk show, "Nick Cannon", was canceled.
May 27, 2022: Final Episode of "Nick Cannon" Talk Show
On May 27, 2022, the final episode of Nick Cannon's talk show, "Nick Cannon", aired, featuring Carrie Ann Inaba as a guest.
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