Nick Cannon Hospitalized For Kidney Failure

Nick Cannon had a serious health scare last night

in Aspen, Colorado. The young mogul experienced "mild" kidney failure while vactioning with Mariah and their kids, Monroe and Moroccan.

"Please pray for Nick as he's fighting to recover from a mild kidney failure," Carey tweeted Wednesday morning. Mariah also posted this message on her website.

"We're trying to be as festive as possible under the circumstances but please keep Nick in your thoughts because this is very painful," she wrote, adding that they're stuck in Aspen for the time being. "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."

Cannon is said to be recovering in a Coloardo hospital.