Nick Cannon Reflects on His Lupus Diagnosis

Nick Cannon, known as the father of 12, revealed his health struggles during a recent home tour. He reflects on his lupus diagnosis from 2012, a chronic autoimmune disease without a cure. This event influences his identity, causing him to refer to himself as the "Black Tony Stark."

In a YouTube video shared on December 31, Cannon toured his "Cannon Estate" with his twins, Moroccan and Monroe. He expressed deep emotions when he encountered his Louis Vuitton Iron Man helmet. "I’m a huge Iron Man fan because Iron Man almost lost his life," he remarked. He drew connections between Iron Man's challenges and his own battle with lupus, saying, "When I got lupus, I was like, ‘That's my superpower.’"

Cannon enjoyed celebrating this connection, referencing Robert Downey Jr. and stating, "I'm the Black Tony Stark, baby."

He has been open about living with lupus. The Mayo Clinic states that lupus occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, impacting various organs. In a 2022 video, he noted celebrating 10 years of his lupus journey. "I experienced a sudden and mysterious illness that almost took my life," he shared, admitting he initially didn’t realize the diagnosis was lupus.

Cannon documented his journey, stating that he consistently recorded his experiences, saying, "I would open up my phone, grab my camera, and I would talk to the camera." At the time of his diagnosis, he was married to Mariah Carey, with whom he split in 2016. Their twins, nicknamed "Roc" and "Roe," are now teenagers, born in April 2011.

In April 2024, Cannon called himself a "lupus warrior" while sharing a photo on Instagram Stories during a blood draw. He captioned the image with, "Constant reminder that health is the real wealth!!! #lupuswarrior 💜💜💜💜," emphasizing the importance of health.

Nick Cannon, known as the father of 12, revealed his health struggles during a recent home tour. He reflects on his lupus diagnosis from 2012, a chronic autoimmune disease without a cure. This event influences his identity, causing him to refer to himself as the "Black Tony Stark."

In a YouTube video shared on December 31, Cannon toured his "Cannon Estate" with his twins, Moroccan and Monroe. He expressed deep emotions when he encountered his Louis Vuitton Iron Man helmet. "I’m a huge Iron Man fan because Iron Man almost lost his life," he remarked. He drew connections between Iron Man's challenges and his own battle with lupus, saying, "When I got lupus, I was like, ‘That's my superpower.’"

Cannon enjoyed celebrating this connection, referencing Robert Downey Jr. and stating, "I'm the Black Tony Stark, baby."

He has been open about living with lupus. The Mayo Clinic states that lupus occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, impacting various organs. In a 2022 video, he noted celebrating 10 years of his lupus journey. "I experienced a sudden and mysterious illness that almost took my life," he shared, admitting he initially didn’t realize the diagnosis was lupus.

Cannon documented his journey, stating that he consistently recorded his experiences, saying, "I would open up my phone, grab my camera, and I would talk to the camera." At the time of his diagnosis, he was married to Mariah Carey, with whom he split in 2016. Their twins, nicknamed "Roc" and "Roe," are now teenagers, born in April 2011.

In April 2024, Cannon called himself a "lupus warrior" while sharing a photo on Instagram Stories during a blood draw. He captioned the image with, "Constant reminder that health is the real wealth!!! #lupuswarrior 💜💜💜💜," emphasizing the importance of health.

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