TV star Nick Cannon has spoken out about his reported split from wife and mother of his two children, Mariah Carey, and assured the world that what's being written about his relationship in the press is mostly made up.

Writing on social networking site Twitter in the early hours of this morning (September 4), Cannon explained that he's sick of reading pure speculation so wanted to add his voice to the mix and clear up a few things:

"I have personally been absent from social media for the past few months for obvious reasons but I feel the need to finally speak up. During this challenging time for me and my family it saddens me that the media can be such evil bottom feeders."

He continued: "Because my family & I haven't been forthcoming with personal information, people are quick to paint negative pictures and spread rumours. For the record I NEVER have, nor will I make a statement regarding my marriage [...] What infuriates me most is to hear people slander @MariahCarey. I will forever be indebted to her for blessing me with our children..."

Cannon went onto praise the vocal sensation, adding that he will always have a place in his heart for her: "I will always love her unconditionally for this and so much more. @MariahCarey is an amazing mother and I trust her wholeheartedly... I love @MariahCarey and that will never change!!!"

He concluded by telling his followers that if they want to assume he's a bad guy, that's up to them and it doesn't matter because he knows the truth behind the situation. 

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Watch footage of Cannon discussing his marriage and the rumours that surround it here: