Nick Cannon Presents Wild ’N Out

In the third season "Nick Cannon Presents Wild ’N Out" will continue to feature two teams of hot, up-and-coming comics who go head-to-head in a series of "improv battles." Each week Cannon’s team will challenge a celebrity guest and their team to a fast-paced war of words and wit. Today (August 10th, 2006) Big Boi from Outkast and Lil Jon will kick off the third season of the show as the first guests’ to appear, the show will also include a special performance from Big Boi, who will set the stage on fire with his hit "Kryptonite". The show combines the best elements of classic comedy series - hilarious improv, topical sketch comedy, and performances from fledgling comedians eager to make their mark in the genre - with an urban feel that Cannon’s fans have come to expect from his film and TV projects. Some celebrities featured in the new season will include: Big Boi from Outkast, Fat Joe, Lil Jon, Method Man, Jamie Kennedy, Pharrell and more.

Nick Cannon’s rapid rise to success in film and television has had its monumental peaks, which include Nickelodeon’s award-winning "The Nick Cannon Show," along with a breakout role in the 2002 movie Drumline. Since then, his well-rounded performances have further matured, establishing him as one of the most sought after entertainer in the industry. Named by People Magazine as one of the Top Ten Most Successful People in Young Hollywood, Cannon can currently be heard as the voice of one of the characters in the animated film, Monster House and looks forward to the release of two other movies this year, Weapons and the highly anticipated RFK biopic Bobby.

Tony DiBari and Karen Frank serve as MTV’s Executive Producers for "Nick Cannon Presents Wild ’N Out." Rod Aissa is the Senior Vice President of Talent Development. Adam Freeman and Michael Goldman also serve as Executive Producers. Nick Cannon is the creator and Executive Producer of "Wild ’N Out."