MUMBAI: Singer Mariah Carey congratulated her former husband Nick Cannon, who recently announced the arrival of his son with Brittany Bell.

"Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning. No matter how hard the world may hit you, God always reminds us of our purpose. True happiness. Welcome to Earth son. Golden 'Sagon' Cannon 2/21/17. Awakened," the proud father wrote on Instagram alongside a black-and-white photo of his newborn.

According to eonline.com, Carey has sent her heartfelt congratulations to him.

"Nick told both of his other kids about the baby and that they will have a new sibling," a source said.

"Mariah has been aware of the baby for a while now and she congratulated him. They are on fine terms and continue to be good parents for their children."

This marks Cannon's third child as he and Carey have twins together, Moroccan and Monroe.

(Source: IANS)