Why Do Fans Love to Hate Nick Cannon?

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Nick Cannon may be mostly known for being a father of 12, but there’s various more reasons why he’s a household name. In fact, his admirers consider him as one of the hottest men in the industry. While fans can list reasons why they love him, his haters can argue their dislike. So, why do people hate Nick Cannon so much?

Nick Cannon is Slammed for Being a Womanizer, Anti-Semitic

It’s no secret that Cannon is a womanizer. The Masked Singer host has always found himself under fire for having many kids from different women. Currently, he is the father of 12 kids with six women.

His lack of planned parenthood comes across as irresponsible to fans, since he must commit to the growth of each of his children. Cannon’s huge family apparently proved to be a problem on his end, revealing he’s already “spread thin.” In 2022, the rapper admitted his “biggest guilt” to be his inability to consistently be around his kids.

Furthermore, in 2020, the Wild ‘N Out star had received intense online backlash after making anti-Semitic comments on his podcast. At the time, Cannon talked about anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, asking why “we give so much power to the ‘theys,’ and ‘theys’ turn into illuminati, the Zionists, the Rothschilds.” In response, Viacom CBS decided to cut ties with him, with the company stating they do not allow bigotry of any kind.

These are only some of the issues that Cannon has faced over the years. The former AGT host also promoted a racist ideology a while ago. In the same podcast, he said that White people were “savages” and “a little less” than Black people.

For years, Cannon has also involved himself in controversial feuds, including making antics against Eminem and America’s Got Talent. Many people call him “egotistic” and a “hypocrite” who disproportionately asks for tolerance despite his problematic views.

He’s Beloved for His Philanthropy, Comedy

While numerous people have already professed their hatred towards the television host, many have also maintained their admiration for him. Apparently, for his supporters, Cannon had done more good than bad in the past.

His fans argue that his anti-Semitic, homophobic, and other toxic and other questionable views do not reflect his character anymore. They further stated that Cannon’s mistakes are only a consequence of his being human.

Cannon is admired for the charity work he’s done for the past years. The Masked Singer host has supported various foundations for the last decade. They include Alzheimer’s Association, Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, Anne Douglas Center for Women, and A Place Called Home among others. He also managed to establish his own foundation, Nick Cannon Foundation, Inc.

Apart from his philanthropy, his fans also enjoy his music and comedy, despite his multiple issues with different communities.

Indeed, Cannon is a polarizing celebrity who receives both support and criticism from his fans and despisers. The news is true: there’s no gray area — you either love him or hate him.

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