Nick Cannon's Siblings: All About His 4 Brothers

The 'Masked Singer' host is the oldest of five

Meet Nick Cannon’s family.

In addition to being a father of 12, Cannon is also the oldest of five.

The actor has four younger brothers: Gabriel, Reuben, Javen and Caleb.

While Nick is best known for his early acting career on Nickelodeon and his various hosting gigs on Wild 'n Out, America's Got Talent and The Masked Singer, his brothers are also involved in the entertainment industry.

In fact, when they were younger, they created a group called "3YB," short for "Three Young Brothers," and would perform for their local church. And as Nick began to gain prominence in Hollywood with his role on All That, his brothers eagerly wanted to follow in his footsteps.

“We idolized him. He’s already the big brother … everything he does,” Gabriel previously told Rapzilla about how he looked up to Nick growing up. “We wanted to be just like him.”

Here’s everything to know about Nick’s siblings.

Javen Cannon

Nick’s younger brother Javen attended Howard University before embarking on a career as a writer and producer. He previously served as a production assistant for Nick’s show Wild 'n Out before becoming a recurring cast member from season 13 to season 16. Recently, he has worked as a radio host, which he regularly posts about on Instagram.

In addition to sharing glimpses of his work on social media, Javen has shared many photos of his family. In 2014, he shared a group photo with his brothers at his graduation and in 2013, he posted a cute throwback photo of Nick holding him and his cousin.

Reuben Cannon

While Nick has focused mainly on acting and hosting, his brother Reuben has created a career in music. In fact, Reuben previously credited Nick’s ex-wife Mariah Carey for helping him get his start in the industry.

"I've known Mariah for so long, and she is the mother of my niece and nephew. She is a great mother and she is a great person," Reuben told RadarOnline. "Mariah helped me get my start and she was one of the first people to give me a chance when no one else would. And it is not because she was married to my brother.”

Reuben has released various singles and music videos, which he regularly shares on YouTube and Instagram. Additionally, he has also shared glimpses of his bond with Nick as he posts family photos on his account.

Gabriel Cannon

Like his brother Reuben, Gabriel has forged a career in the music industry. Though his Instagram account is private, he has released various singles on Apple Music, including the single “Bow My Head” with his brother Reuben.

Speaking with Rapzilla in 2017, Gabriel spoke candidly about growing up with his famous brother. While he admitted that he “idolized him” when he was younger, he also shared the struggles that came with being known as Nick’s little brother.

“I always felt like I had something to prove,” he told the publication. “I completely lost who I was. God has shown it to me now. Now I’m trying to live up to everybody’s expectations instead of my brother’s.”

In 2023, Gabriel appeared on ABC's hit reality series Claim to Fame season 2, which brings together 12 different people with celebrity relatives. In the season 2 finale, Gabriel ended up winning the competition.

Speaking with PEOPLE about his win, Gabriel opened up about how he grappled with Nick's fame at a young age and the comparisons people would make between him and Nick. “Throughout my life, [I’ve] had to put on traits and I used to call it a mask to wear. It's like, ‘Well, he's funny like him, [but he doesn’t] look like him.’ That was something that I would deal with in life," he said.

On his brother’s reaction to him doing the show, Gabriel admitted Nick was a “little hesitant” at first but eventually warmed up to the idea after seeing the format of the show. “He [knows] me. I can't shut my mouth," he joked. "But I think he’s seen the show and he’s seen the format, what they [were] presenting, I think he felt a lot better. I could tell a change in his energy and he just gave me his blessing.”

“His thing was like, ‘Man, you've been prepared for it, you've done it,’” Gabriel continues, noting his career as a rapper. “I've toured with his ex-wife [Mariah Carey] — she's still my sister-in-law — I've been on tour with her and been signed to Def Jam and in the past and [he] was like, ‘Man, you ready. Don't make me look crazy.’” 

Caleb Cannon

Unlike his brothers, Caleb Cannon isn’t in the spotlight as much. As a result, little is known about his personal life. However, he does share various glimpses of his family on Instagram, including one photo from September 2022 as they celebrated Nick’s birthday.

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