Nick Cannon Speaks On Diddy & Lori Harvey: "I Would Feel Like I Failed As A Father"

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Nick Cannon, Lori Harvey
"To each his own."

Neither Sean "Diddy" Combs nor Lori Harvey have confirmed that they're in a romantic relationship, but people are convinced she's on her way to becoming the first lady of Bad Boy. The pair were first spotted together way back in March when they were seen attending a reggae show in Miami. There was plenty of speculation to go around, but "sources" came forward to assert that the pair were just friends, as the Combs' and the Harveys have known each other for years—especially because Lori was rumored to have dated Diddy's son, Justin Combs.

Earlier this month, Diddy and Lori were photographed on vacation with Lori's parents, Steve and Marjorie Harvey, in Italy. Social media had its own meltdown as pictures of their possible May-December Romance circulated, yet still, both Diddy and Lori have kept the nature of their relationship hush-hush.

In a recent interview with VladTV, the topic of relationships surfaced and Nick Cannon shared his thoughts on older and younger partners. Back in 2008, Cannon was 27-years-old when he wed 38-year-old Mariah Carey, so while he doesn't have a problem with age differences, Diddy and Lori's potential hook up is a bit unsettling.

"She's what? Twenty-three? [Vlad interrupts to reply that she's 22] And he's 49. Twenty-two and 49. Aw, man!" Cannon exclaims. He asks Vlad if he has a problem with it before answering his own question. "I don't have a problem with that, but I would heartbroken if that was my own daughter...To each his own. But I would feel like I failed as a father if I'm sitting across the table with a dude the same age as me that's dating my daughter. I would feel like I failed."

He did add, "I can't speak on what that man got goin'." Vlad suggested that money plays a factor in Steve and Marjorie's acceptance of the relationship because they wouldn't stand by and let Lori date a 49-year-old truck driver. Watch below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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