BREAKING: Nick Cannon Just Quit ‘America’s Got Talent’

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As Hollywood Holler previously reported, NBC executives allegedly threatened (and supposedly later retracted) Nick Cannon’s job at America’s Got Talent over a joke he made during his standup comedy special.

In the special, Nick insinuated that NBC made him lose his “black card” by wanting him to show less swagger, i.e. act “less black.” Apparently, sources close to the situation told TMZ that NBC execs were not laughing, and almost fired him after hearing Nick talk about the situation on Howard Stern.

Apparently the situation has come too much for Nick to handle. After all, no one puts Nicky in a corner.

In a new Instagram post, the host basically says he will not be returning to America’s Got Talent to be treated like a “piece of property.”

I write this from a deeply saddened and dolorous mindset. After days of deliberating over some extremely disappointing news that I was being threatened with termination by Executives because of a comedy special that was only intended to bring communities closer together, I was to be punished for a joke. This has weighed heavy on my spirit. It was brought to my attention by my “team” that NBC believed that I was in breach of contract because I had disparaged their brand. In my defense, I would ask how so? Or is this just another way to silence and control an outspoken voice who often battles the establishment. Recently many of my mentors have cautioned me that soon “The System” would come down on me because I was speaking too many truths and being to loud about it. I had no idea that it all would hit so close to home. I find myself in a dark place having to make a decision that I wish I didn’t have to, but as a man, an artist, and a voice for my community I will not be silenced, controlled or treated like a piece of property. There is no amount of money worth my dignity or my integrity. I have loved hosting AMERICAS GOT TALENT for the last 8 seasons, watching talented, brave, and courageous Americans accomplish their dreams in front of millions has been nothing but a joy, and everyone has been a pleasure to work with but my soul won’t allow me to be in business with corporations that attempt to frown on freedom of speech, censor artists, and question cultural choices. Not to get too detailed but this isn’t the first time executives have attempted to “put me in my place” for so called unruly actions. I will not stand for it. My moral principles will easily walk away from the millions of dollars they hang over my head. It’s never been about the money for me, what is difficult to walk away from is the fans, the people who love me on the show. This hurts tremendously. I felt like I was apart of the fabric of our great nation every summer, representing every culture, age, gender, and demographic. Now for the rug to be pulled from underneath me and to be publicly reprimanded and ridiculed over a joke about my own race is completely wrong… Continued on My FACEBOOK

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“I write this from a deeply saddened and dolorous mindset,” Nick wrote. “After days of deliberating over some extremely disappointing news that I was being threatened with termination by Executives because of a comedy special that was only intended to bring communities closer together, I was to be punished for a joke. This has weighed heavy on my spirit.

“I find myself in a dark place having to make a decision that I wish I didn’t have to,” he continued, “but as a man, an artist, and a voice for my community I will not be silenced, controlled or treated like a piece of property… I have loved hosting America’s Got Talent for the last 8 seasons, watching talented, brave, and courageous Americans accomplish their dreams in front of millions has been nothing but a joy, and everyone has been a pleasure to work with but my soul won’t allow me to be in business with corporations that attempt to frown on freedom of speech, censor artists, and question cultural choices. Not to get too detailed but this isn’t the first time executives have attempted to ‘put me in my place’ for so called unruly actions… This hurts tremendously. I felt like I was apart of the fabric of our great nation every summer, representing every culture, age, gender, and demographic. Now for the rug to be pulled from underneath me and to be publicly reprimanded and ridiculed over a joke about my own race is completely wrong…”

In a separate post on Facebook, Nick made his point clear: “I wish AGT and NBC the best in its upcoming season but I can not see myself returning.”