What Nick Cannon Is Really Like As A Dad According To Bre Tiesi

As a dad, Nick Cannon has his hands full — to say the least. After all, the TV host has fathered 12 kids with six women. As fans know, the moms of his children include ex-wife Mariah Carey, Brittany Bell, and Bre Tiesi, who appears on the real estate reality show "Selling Sunset." Tiesi and Cannon share their son Legendary Love, who was born in July 2022. That month, Tiesi revealed details about her home birth in an Instagram post. Alongside some intimate photos, she wrote, "This experience has changed me forever and I couldn't of asked for a more amazing and supportive partner. Daddy showed the f up for us.. I couldn't of done it without you."

Despite their long-term on-and-off-again relationship, Cannon and Tiesi's current status isn't defined by a label. In Season 6 of "Selling Sunset," Tiesi explained (via Distractify), "My situation is interesting. I don't know if I would say I'm single. I've been in — I don't wanna call it open, but [an] open relationship I guess? I just know we just had a baby, we're really happy, so I'm happy in my relationship now." While Tiesi was on cloud nine with Cannon when Legendary was born, how does she feel about Cannon as a dad now?

Nick Cannon's role as a father has become a hot topic in reality television. Today noted that in Season 6 of "Selling Sunset," conflict arose between Bre Tiesi and co-star Chelsea Lazkani. Lazkani called her and Cannon's relationship "rather off putting," doubting how Cannon can be devoted to all 12 of his kids. In the finale, Tiesi tells Lazkani, "You're judging me based off of my man and how he lives his life. You do not have to understand my relationship. Nobody does, because I do not give a f*** if they understand my relationship." Tiesi later set the record straight about Cannon's parenting, telling Today, "You can tell with my child that they're very bonded and happy and I'm very happy. So, he's a great dad and he's a great person."

Tiesi offered more praise toward Cannon in a May Instagram post. She shared some adorable photos of her, Cannon, and Legendary with smiles glued across their faces. She subtly shut down all negative rumors about the family's dynamic, writing, "We're more than good over here. love you daddy!"

Nick Cannon and Bre Tiesi's relationship stirred up plenty of drama on Season 6 of "Selling Sunset." When news came out that Cannon was having a baby with LaNisha Cole, Chelsea Lazkani spilled the beans on Tiesi's reaction. As noted by People, Lazkani shared that Tiesi seemed "very surprised" and "was very upset." Co-star Chrishell Stause later added, "Obviously, Bre is sensitive about a very personal topic. She was, you know, really emotional."

Cannon recently shared that Onyx Ice — his daughter he shares with Cole — is probably the kid he spends the "most time" with, per an appearance on "The Jason Lee Podcast." He said, "I'm with her at least three times a week, for the full day. But I don't put that out there in the media, social media [because] it's not for them." However, he noted that this does not affect his quality time with his other kids, as they are still in school or are "babies."

So, how does Cannon's balancing act as a dad affect Tiesi? Well, the star has mentioned that she's self-sufficient and financially independent. According to BuzzFeed, on a recent episode of "Selling Sunset," the real estate agent said, "There's no legal agreement. We don't have any of that. I take care of myself." But she's not afraid to reach out, either. She clarified, "If my son needs something or we do, I ask, that's all I have to do. I know he's a good dad and, like, Nick is not my sugar daddy."