Mariah Carey Reveals Nick Cannon Has Kidney Failure

In what she's calling a reversal of roles since she was hospitalized for her now epic pregnancy with "Dem Babies" last year, Mariah Carey tweeted the news that her husband Nick Cannon is suffering from "mild kidney failure," asking for prayers as he recovers in an Aspen, Colorado hospital.

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Mariah Carey

Please pray for Nick as he's fighting to recover from a mild kidney failure. #mybraveman http://t.co/ZtH2kIOV

January 4, 2012 10:44 am via web Reply Retweet Favorite

In a message on her official website, the singer wrote:

This is us in the hospital - role reversal; Last year it was me attached to the machines (after having dembabies) and Nick was there with me through it, and now here we are.

We're trying to be as festive as possible under the circumstances but please keep Nick in your thoughts because this is very painful. They tried to kick me out of the hospital but here I am pon de bed with Mr. C.

We're doing OK but we're "straaaaaanded in Aspen". #DramaticDivaPlace (I know, we could be in a lot worse places) but the truth is as long as we're together, we're OK. I'm not trying to make light out of the situation because it's a serious moment that's very tough on all of us so please keep us and our family in your prayers. LYM.

The couple was recently spotted celebrating the holidays in Aspen, wearing matching outfits and toting their twins Monroe and Moroccan.

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[museando207]

01:03 AM on 01/10/2012

I hope he gets better soon. The twins are beautiful.

[Jose Hill]

08:08 AM on 01/08/2012

Kidney failure is serious. Nick may get on my nerves, but I hope he gets better quickly so he can help raise those cute little twins of his.

[lynettema]

05:48 PM on 01/07/2012

Love Nick. Hope you are well soon. Mariah, don't be taking anymore pictures of him when he is sick in a hospital gown. Nobody wants that to happen to them.

[John Shaw]

05:25 PM on 01/07/2012

Nick...you better not Freakin DIE on US...Black celebs have had it rough these past few years...we can't afford another casualty

[toxhazzard]

07:04 AM on 01/07/2012

Although I'm not a big fan of either of them, this is serious especially at his age. It's something that he can live with for a long time just as I have. It's sad to see someone so young fighting something so serious and so my heart goes out to them.

[Jock Mutt]

06:35 AM on 01/07/2012

he"s fighting a very serious medical condition. No feeding tubes are connected , he must be in the finfal stages of beating it. only danger at this stage is if she rolls over on him

[legalaid]

01:42 AM on 01/07/2012

What is "mild" kidney failure? Do we really need to see a pic of them in the hospital bed? Yuck.

[sloooopy]

02:55 PM on 01/06/2012

Mirah...I really hope Nick will be ok...My life isn't worth much and I would bewilling to give him one of my kidneys......I will pray for you both.

[ikeeplearning]

04:31 PM on 01/06/2012

Why do you say your life isn't worth much? It's worth as much as anyone else's in the world. Life is a gift, so maybe you aren't treasuring it enough. You have to love yourself first or at least accept yourself first before you can really love anybody else. Take care.

[Brace4impactz]

06:55 PM on 01/06/2012

Let's total this up...you're willing to give someone you've never met one of your kidneys, and you're also kind enough to pray for them. This makes you a special person irregardless of any personal struggles. Your life is worth a lot, and we need more like you.

[Reggie1947]

02:48 PM on 01/06/2012

You can only climb "Mt. Mariah" so many times before you're totally exhausted. Many men have fallen to their deaths.

[saxonthebeach864]

01:09 PM on 01/06/2012

bless his heart!! i hope he gets better soon!

[FloridaLAW]

12:33 PM on 01/06/2012

I saw a report earlier that said he doesn't have kidney failure but was just dehydrated. Hey champ, next time take plenty of water with you when you and the wife are "celebrating" in the hotel room.

[boscobear]

11:14 AM on 01/06/2012

Hope everything goes well but this picture makes her look like she is on medication. Is everything all right with her?

[Julie Tower]

12:30 PM on 01/06/2012

No she is loony that is how she always is.

[Judyr311]

07:16 AM on 01/06/2012

Dear Nick...NIIIICE HAT DUDE!!! Just be nice to the nurses so they bring your pain meds on time and LOVE that woman next to you!! God Bless for a speedy recovery honey!!

[DoberDaneGirl]

05:44 AM on 01/06/2012

A handful of people need a good dose of compassion. Like them or not, know them or not, what a horrible situation (and scary) to be in! I wish those two all the best and a speedy recovery for Nick. And to those that are making horrible jokes, or are being crude...thank your lucky stars you're not in the same situation, but karma does do her thing.

[Charles In Charge]

05:34 AM on 01/06/2012

Please don't laugh or be mean to Mariah or Nick.
I've been there and love and understanding help.