Nick Cannon Mariah Carey Divorce : Nick Cannon did not like the coverage of the Mariah Carey divorce. Cannon doesn't have a problem with being "the bad guy" but wants the media to lay off Carey.

Carey and Cannon announced their separation after six years of marriage last week.

Tabloids quoted Cannon saying that there was "trouble in paradise" in his marriage with Mariah Carey last month. In a lengthy Twitter post, Cannon says "'Trouble in Paradise" is the dumbest phrase I've ever heard!'"

"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," Cannon began. "During this challenging time for me and my family it saddens me that the media can be such evil bottom feeders... For the record I NEVER have, nor will I make a statement regarding my marriage. So whatever your favorite gossip outlet is reporting has been created within their own imagination... At this difficult time I would ask all civilized people to please respect my family and this process."

According to reports, the divorce stems from Carey being upset that Cannon was away from the family after taking on a lot of work.

Page Six reported that Carey and Cannon have been living apart for months. The "America's Got Talent" host has been living in hotels and the pop diva lives with their twins Monroe and Moroccan Scott.

Cannon allegedly confirmed to The Insider magazine "There is trouble in paradise ... we have been living in separate houses for a few months. My main focus is my kids."

To which E! News responded with the report "Mariah was devastated about the comments Nick made to The Insider," according to their source. "They had agreed to work on a statement together. A joint statement was being prepared when he went and gave those quotes to The Insider."

Here is the full Twitter statement:

"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 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. So whatever your favorite gossip outlet is reporting has been created within their own imagination. At this difficult time I would ask all civilized people to please respect my family and this process. What infuriates me most is to hear people slander @MariahCarey. I will forever be in debted to her for blessing me with our children. I will always love her unconditionally for this and so much more. @MariahCarey is an amazing Mother and I trust her wholeheartedly. So to see false reports in the media stating otherwise is absurd!

"While I would like to remain silent I can no longer allow this to happen. I love @MariahCarey and that will never change!!!"