( CNN ) -- Are Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon done ? It 's not over 'til it 's over , but Cannon admitted , `` There is trouble in paradise . '' He told The Insider With Yahoo , `` We have been living in separate houses for a few months . '' News of the split came amid escalating rumors about their relationship . When reached for comment , Carey 's rep said , `` I do n't comment on Mariah 's personal life . '' Cannon and Carey wed in April 2008 , after a six-week whirlwind courtship that started when Cannon was cast in Carey 's `` Love Story '' music video . In 2011 , the couple welcomed twins , a son named Morrocan and a daughter named Monroe . Cannon has previously shot down rumors of their separation : `` That 's my soul mate , '' Cannon told Big Boi during an interview in March . In May , Cannon again denied that their marriage was on the rocks . `` There 's no merit or truth to it , '' he told Parade . `` It could n't be further off from the truth . ''
Cannon confirms that the couple has separated . He earlier shared details of his single sex life . The singer is currently in a relationship with actress and model Carmen Electra.