Nick Cannon Exposes Dating Double Standard for Twins

revealed a shocking 'double standard' when it comes to his and 's twins dating. 

The 45-year-old TV personality - who last month - offered his candid thoughts on the topic during Saturday's episode of The TMZ podcast. 

Cannon shares Moroccan and Monroe, 15, with ex-wife Mariah Carey, whom he was married to from 2008 until their divorce in 2016. 

The conversation began as the star revealed that his son Moroccan has started to date, but his twin sister is not allowed to do the same. 

'My son been dating and I've allowed it,' he revealed to podcast host Towanda Robinson, before adding that he has 'encouraged it.' 

However, when questioned if his eldest daughter is being given the same opportunity, Cannon admitted, 'No, absolutely not.' 

The media personality then shared that he understands it is 'absolutely a double standard.' 

He explained that 'there is a difference when parenting a son and when parenting a daughter. 

Carey has previously opened up about her co-parenting relationship with Cannon when it comes to raising their twins