Nick Cannon pays tribute to his and Alyssa Scott's late Son Zen
Nick Cannon wrote a sweet message to his late son Zen.
“Zen's light and presence shine on little Mrs. Halo and Mommy and Daddy!” Cannon, 43, wrote via Instagram on Saturday January 20. “What a beautiful day to remind us all that there is a higher power and God's energy and frequency to keep us all going under His grace and mercy, even in the midst of challenges.”
In addition to the heartfelt caption, Cannon shared a video of himself performing Alyssa Scott and their daughter Halo, 13 months, on the beach. As the clip progressed, the sun began to set.
Bre Tiesithe mother of Cannon's son, Legendary, 16 months, took to the comments section with a series of emojis in support of Cannon and Scott, 30.
Cannon announced in December 2021 that Zen died after suffering from a brain tumor. He was 5 months old.
During an episode of his talk show The gun showCannon explained that Zen's condition worsened around Thanksgiving. He noted that he held his son for the last time during a trip to the ocean in California.
When Zen was 2 months old, Cannon and Scott went to the doctor thinking it was a sinus problem. Fluid was building up in Zen's head, and the brain tumor required immediate surgery.
Cannon recently honored his late son by visiting Orange County Children's Hospital two years after his death. Cannon titled his Instagram video “Zen's Light Holiday Hospital Special,” in honor of Zen.
In the clip, Cannon and another visitor dressed up as Santa Claus and interacted with the children, reading a book and handing out gifts. A sign read: “Welcome to Zen's Light Winter Wonderland.”
“Zen's Light Shines Bright for the Holidays!!” Cannon captioned the post. “Thank you to Children's Hospital of Orange County and everyone who made the day so loving, warm and memorable.”
The visit was part of Zen's Light Foundation, which was founded by Cannon and Scott in June 2022 to “promote global excellence in hope, bereavement care and pediatric health care for families and children in need.”
In addition to his children with Scott and Tiesi, 32, Cannon shares twins Moroccan and Monroe, 12, with ex-wife Mary Carey; sons Golden Sagon, 6, and Rise Messiah Cannon, 15 months, and daughter Powerful Queen, 3, with Brittany Bell; twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, 2, and daughter Beautiful Zeppelin, 14 months, with Abby De La Rosa and daughter Onyx Ice Cole, 16 months, with LaNisha Cole.