“He’s opened so many doors”: If Not For One Giant Favor From Will Smith, Nick Cannon Would Have Never Landed the Role in his $57.6 Million Blockbuster

Nick Cannon is a successful artist who has excelled in the fields of comedy, acting, music, and hosting. As a teenager, Cannon was a part of the rap group Da G4 Dope Bomb Squad and had the opportunity to open up for Will Smith, LFO, 98 Degrees, and Montell Jordan. He made his on-screen debut with Whatever It Takes in 2000 and has been a part of movies including Drumline, Garfield: The Movie, Shall We Dance?, School Dance, and more. [caption id="attachment_276788" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Nick Cannon and Zoe Saldaña | 20th Century Fox[/caption] 2002’s release of the age-teen comedy-drama movie,