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America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon is a guy who almost wasn’t. His mother got pregnant at 17 and had no plans to have the baby. She went to a clinic several times but could never convince herself to go through with the procedure. The last time she went, she heard a voice. Some years later she related the story to Nick, he was so touched that he wrote the song “Can I Live” from his perspective in the womb. Perhaps it was his voice she heard, begging for a chance at life. The multi-talented Cannon is now a father, he and his wife Mariah Carey had twins just a few weeks ago. Cannon says he made the song, not to pass judgment on others, but as a personal thank you to his mother. The last verse makes that very clear.
I ain’t passing no judgement
Ain’t making no decisions
I am just telling ya’ll my story
I love life
I love my mother for giving me life
We all need to appreciate life
A strong woman that had to make a sacrifice
Thanks for listening
Thanks for listening
Mama thanks for listening
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posted June 1, 2011 at 10:26 am
Thanks Nick
Your story sounds almost like mind. My mother was told by my father to abort, but thanks to my mother I am here. I need to always remember to thank my mom everyday and show her my love. And try not to judge my father.
posted June 1, 2011 at 11:03 am
I was touched by your story/loved the song you made…tears fell on my eyes…I could see in your eyes sadness….but…your humble & positive attitude gave you ,especially having Mariah as your wife & having twins gave you a whole lot of inspirations in life….even before you were single…you are already blessed with a good spirit.Glory to God!
posted June 1, 2011 at 11:07 am
by the way…CONGRATULATIONS to you & Mariah for having TWINS…..and advance Happy Father’s day!!!!Please send me their pictures when ready..Thanks!!
posted June 1, 2011 at 11:20 am
BLESS you Nick! This is a very SWEET story ~ the LOVE you have for your Mother is WONDERFUL, and as it should be. Congratulations to you and Mariah on the birth of your PRECIOUS Twins! Take care.
posted June 1, 2011 at 6:22 pm
Yea when I was born my mother said ” What a treasure ” and my father said ” Let’s bury it “…
posted June 1, 2011 at 6:28 pm
To me,
Nick Cannon has always had the most sincerest appeal held by any young man. Even on that show where everyone is bustin’on each other, he still has that steak of decency and fun-loving sense of self. This message to his mother only adds to what I thought of him from the very beginning; and I’m a mother too. Thank you Nick Cannon form being the person you are. And, I hope you and Mariah have many years of happiness and friendship throughout your relationship.
Sincerely,
Ms. Rita
posted June 1, 2011 at 9:56 pm
This was my story, I was seventeen and was told by everyone around me that I was going to destroy my life. Well, To God be the Glory I have Twin Sons, who are Pastors,Corey And Courtney McDonald, Kingdom Of God Christian Church in Fairburn Georgia, I adore them and Thank God everyday that I kept my Babies. Who are now great men of God! Love Mama
posted June 2, 2011 at 7:54 am
Nick – I am thanking God for your mother and so many like her. There are so many stories like yours. I heard one where the husband was at his wits end with bills and couldn’t see his way and especially didn’t want or need another mouth to feed or child to clothe so he told his wife to abort also. She told him “I’d leave you first!” He later spoke of the funny little guy he now loves and how he can’t believe how his son brings so much joy and laughter into the home and how he is so glad his wife didn’t listen to him. In my own family a precious lady found herself in the actual chair disrobed and waiting for the procedure but she felt a presence come into the room and she began to shake, she grabbed her slacks and ran out. Later she found her baby band from when she was born and it had her son’s birthdate on it to the day as her baby I. D. None of us are mistakes. Love, KS
posted August 24, 2011 at 11:23 pm
didn’t want or need another mouth to feed or child to clothe so he told his wife to abort also. She told him “I’d leave you first!” He later spoke of the funny little guy he now loves and how he can’t believe how his son brings so much joy and laughter into the home and how he is so glad his wife didn’t listen to him. In my own family a precious lady found herself in the actual chair disrobed and waiting for the procedure but she felt a presence come into the room and she began to shake, she grabbed her slacks and ran out