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Nick Cannon is quickly becoming a hot commodity in the world of entertainment as one of the youngest multi-faceted talents around. With writing and producing credits in film and television, a chart-topping musical career, and a quick rise to leading-man status in films, he has solidified himself among Hollywood's elite. Cannon's breakout role came when he starred in the sleeper hit Drumline. The film proved to be a huge success, and Cannon's performance earned acclaim from both critics and industry peers alike.

Cannon's latest project is one of his newest creations, a MTV show titled "Wild 'N Out." Cannon not only created, but also writes for and stars in this hip, edgy, no holds barred comedy that is a cross between "Who's Line Is It Anyway" and "Saturday Night Live." This highly anticipated series kicks off MTV's hot summer season on July 28th and airs through the fall. With a slew of celebrity guests from the worlds of TV, movies, and music, the show is primed to be a youth oriented institution. It is the hottest show on TV where Hollywood will get to test their skills in comedy and see if they are worth their salt.

Cannon can next be seen on the big screen starring in the Miramax comedy The Underclassman, which Cannon also wrote and executive produced. Cannon stars as a funny, and slightly cocky, cop of whom craziness seems to follow everywhere he goes. The Underclassman is set for an August 5, 2005 release. Cannon will follow it up with a starring role in Mark Rydell's Jump Shot with acting heavyweights Kim Basinger, Danny DeVito, Kelsey Grammer, Ray Liotta and Forrest Whitaker.

Cannon's past credits include the family adventure Monster House, Shall We Dance with Richard Gere, the romantic comedy Love Don't Cost a Thing, and he played the voice of "Louis," a city mouse, in Garfield opposite Bill Murray and Alan Cumming.

On the small screen Cannon is best known for being the co-creator, executive producer and star of his own sketch-comedy, variety show The Nick Cannon Show on Nickelodeon. He won the 2002 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award for Favorite Male TV Actor.

On the music front, Cannon's first rap album was released on Jive Records in the winter of 2003. The album had two chart-topping hit songs: "Feelin' Freaky," a collaboration with B2K, and "Gigolo" with R.Kelly. Cannon's second album features the critically acclaimed song "Can I Live." The video debuted #1 on BET and is currently holding on to the top spot. The controversial subject matter has sparked interest from various news outlets as well as members of Congress. Cannon's highly anticipated second album will drop this fall.

Since Cannon began his career doing stand-up at Los Angeles' The Improv and The Comedy Story at age 12, he has been taking Hollywood by storm. The 24-year old star currently resides in Los Angeles.