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Nick Cannon welcomes 12th child and reveals her name is sweet tribute to late son

Nick Cannon has welcomed his 12th child - his second with partner Alyssa Scott.

The happy news comes a year after the tragic death of the couple's five-month-old son Zen.

Masked Singer presenter Nick and Alyssa welcomed their daughter, Halo Marie Cannon, on Wednesday December 14 and announced the news in a sweet Instagram video today.

Sharing the sweet video on Instagram, Alyssa said that their lives are "forever changed" and that son Zen's "spirit was with [them]" when she gave birth to their daughter.

She wrote: "December 14 2022. Our lives are forever changed Zen is in every breath I take. I know his spirit was with us in the room that morning.

"I know he is watching down on us. He shows me signs everyday. I will hold onto this memory forever. I will remember the sound of Nicks voice saying “it’s a girl” and the look of everything we’ve been through flash across his face.

"I will remember the sound of her crying out with her first breath and feeling her heartbeat against mine. My sweet girl, I got my surprise!! We love you Halo Marie Cannon! @rebeccacoursey_photosandfilm."

The emotional video begins with "hey baby, welcome!" before showing a heartbreaking tribute to Zen, which includes pictures of the young baby and outlines of his tiny hands and feet.

Accompanying the tribute is a quote which reads: "Grief is the love inside you shedding its skin, becoming a new form of love."

Clips of Alyssa's 'Zen' tattoo are shown as she caresses her bump before a video of Nick looking on in shock before holding his daughter as he welcomes her into the world.

As the newborn is rested on Alyssa's chest, she can't help the tears before the happy couple pose for a selfie.

Back at home, Alyssa cradles her daughter as she looks happier than ever.

Fans rushed to congratulate the happy couple, with one writing: "What a blessing! I bet her big brother held her in heaven before she made it earth side. God bless your family & welcome to the world, Halo."

While another commented: "I’m sobbing, and rewatching because the amount of JOY AND LOVE DISPLAYED IS AMAZING. Congratulations."

As well as Zen and Halon, Nick shares sons Rise Messiah, 10 weeks, and Golden Sagon, 5, and daughter Powerful Queen, 23 months, with model Brittany Bell.

He also shares 11-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan with ex-wife Mariah Carey, daughter Beautiful Zeppelin, 6 weeks, and twins Zion and Zillion, 18 months, with Abby De La Rosa.

Nick is also dad to Legendary Love, 5 months, with model Bre Tiesi and daughter Onyx Ice Cole, 3 months, with model LaNisha Cole.

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