Nick Cannon admits double standard for twins' dating

May 02, 2026

Nick Cannon is encouraging his 15-year-old son Moroccan to date but holding back his twin sister Monroe. He openly calls it a double standard on the TMZ Podcast. Cannon cites greater dangers for girls in dating.

Spilling the tea on Nick Cannon's parenting game! 👀 The Wild 'N Out star sat down with TMZ for a chat about his older kids and romance. He's all in for son Moroccan, 15, taking a girl out on dates. But twin sister Monroe? Not so fast, honey. Cannon admits it's 'absolutely a double standard.' Messy? Iconic dad vibes? You decide. 😏

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X to Nick Cannon admitting a double standard in allowing his 15-year-old son Moroccan to date while restricting his twin sister Monroe are predominantly negative and skeptical. Users label it as sexist, hypocritical given Cannon's personal life, and stemming from male insecurity. Media outlets like TMZ and People shared the story neutrally, garnering high engagement.

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Nick Cannon's totally fine letting his 15-year-old son Moroccan take a girl on a date ... but Moroccan's twin sister Monroe ain't getting the same freedom. pic.twitter.com/OxMQuw4uKi

— TMZ (@TMZ) May 2, 2026

When men are so insecure.This is how it starts. It is up to the male species to make the correct, moral decisions. I ♥️u ⁦@NickCannon⁩ but for the sake of your children, #dobetter

Nick Cannon Has Double Standard For His Teenage Twins Dating https://t.co/bcSIY0XMkV

— loose leaf (@looselief) May 2, 2026

It’s giving Moroccan can have 6 baby moms and no wife but Monroe must be married to the first man Nick allows her to date.

— ☆ 𝚞𝚗𝚊𝚟𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 (@selfishoney) May 2, 2026

Generational weirdo Nick Cannon says his 15-year-old son can date, but his twin sister can’t.

“There is a difference when parenting a son and then when parenting a daughter.” pic.twitter.com/L5sp1yFOsj

— #SnarkTwt ☕️ (@SnarkingIsLegal) May 2, 2026

Would Nick Cannon let Monroe date a man like him? https://t.co/JHGbwFB2cW

— Loop (@presidentelder) May 2, 2026

Sources

• https://www.wesmirch.com/260502/p9
• https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/02/donald-trump-thinks-his-dancing-helped-ymca/
• https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/02/nick-cannon-on-kids-dating/
• https://theshaderoom.com/moroccan-reacs-nick-cannon-dating-comments-tmz-interview-sister-monroe/
• https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/nick-cannon-admits-parenting-double-standard-1441663.html