Nick Cannonis sharing new details about his financial arrangement with the moms of his kids.

TheWild N' Outhost, 42, recently appeared on Audacy’sHot 104.1in St. Louis, where he shared that while he does not give a “monthly allowance” to the mothers of his 12 children, he never denies them finances should there be something they need.

“It ain’t even about a monthly allowance or amount of money because I don’t give myself that,” he explained while discussing his child support arrangement with each of the women. “What they need, they get it.”

“There’s never been something that one of the mothers of my children has asked for and they didn’t receive…. That’s why they call me the provider,” he added.

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The comedian also expressed the “respect and admiration” he has for the mothers of his 12 kids.

“I have so much respect and admiration for the individual. Everybody has their challenges – but when you really understand this woman has given the greatest sacrifice and sacrificed her body to bring a child into [this world], that’s the best gift any man could ask for,” he explained.

“Regardless of what goes on in any scenario, I’m gonna always show love and respect,” he continued. “I’ll never say anything disrespectful or bad about any of the mothers of my children.”

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: Artist Nick Cannon backstage at The Apollo Theater on February 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Shahar Azran/Getty Images)

Cannon andMariah Carey, who were married from 2008 to 2016, share 11-year-old twinsMonroe and Moroccan. He is also a father to sonsGolden Sagon, 6, and Rise Messiah Cannon, 6 months, and daughterPowerful Queen, 2, with Brittany Bell.

source: people.com