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American actor, rapper and television personality, Nick Cannon has an estimated net worth of $20 million and earns $70,000 per episode of America’s Got Talent. The multi-talented star Nick Cannon was born in San Diego, CA, in 1980. He was introduced to the entertainment industry as a dancer on Soul Train and as a standup comedian in Los Angeles. Like many of his teen-star brethren, Cannon quickly found a home on the Nickelodeon cable channel. During the 1998 season, he joined the cast of the teen sketch comedy show All That. During this time, he could be seen all over the channel, from Snick show host to series writer on Cousin Skeeter and Kenan & Kel. Also a songwriter and rapper, Cannon's cover of "Parents Just Don't Understand" (originally recorded by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince) appeared on the soundtrack to the Nickelodeon animated feature Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. After a few bit parts in the feature films Whatever It Takes and Men in Black II, he got ready to make his media breakthrough in film, television, and music. Cannon's first starring role came in the 2002 musical drama Drumline and as a "rapper," he released his debut self-titled album in 2003 with the hit single "Gigolo", a collaboration with singer R. Kelly.

In 2008, Cannon's star shined, taking hosting duties of the competitive reality show America's Got Talent and also married pop singer Mariah Carey at her private estate on Windermere Island in The Bahamas on April 30, 2008. As reported by Fox News, Cannon and Mariah Carey signed a prenuptial agreement. The couples celebrated their third anniversary with another milestone – becoming parents to a baby girl and boy.  Mariah Carey has an estimated net worth of $500 million. The Entrepre-tainer and MTV Networks personality is now the Chairman of TeenNick and the development and creative consultant of the network. In 2010, Nick Cannon formed his new label entitled N'Credible Entertainment or N'Credible Records. In August 2014, Cannon confirmed the rumors that he and Carey has separated for several months already.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2014

Sale of Asset

In 2015, Cannon and wife, Carey, was closed to selling their Bel Air home for $9 million.

$9,000,000

2012

Performance Fee

Minimum Fee Per Performance in the US

$75,000

2012

Asset

The value of Cannon's Ferrari F430

$188,000

2012

Salary

Per Episode of America's Got Talent

$70,000

2012

Asset

The value of Cannon's Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

$110,000

2012

Others

Earnings from the Sale of Ncredible Headphones

$30,000,000

2012

Performance Fee

Minimum Fee per International performance

$225,000

2012

Asset

The value of Cannon's Rolls Royce DropHead Coupe

$452,000

2011

Earnings

Minimum earnings in 2012

$10,000,000

2011

Misc.

The couple's earnings in 2012

$530,000,000

2008

Asset

In April 2009, Mariah Carey and Nick cannon purchased their Bel Air mansion for $6.975 million.

$6,975