Naomi Osaka reveals split with Cordae

Naomi Osaka has revealed that she is no longer in a relationship with rapper Cordae. The couple was together for six years and welcomed their daughter, Shai, in 2023. The tennis star took to her Instagram Story to announce the split.

“Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship,” Osaka wrote in an Instagram Story on Monday, Jan. 6.

The athlete stressed that there is “no bad blood” between her and the “Super” emcee.

“Honestly really glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my biggest blessing and I was able to grow a lot from our experiences together,” she wrote.

Over their six years together as a couple, they kept their relationship private but would give fans glimpses into their world via social media. On Cordae’s 23rd birthday, Osaka shared what she loves about the artist.

“I always feel so lucky to be in your life and to be continuously learning from you,” she captioned her post at the time. “I’m so grateful that I can talk to you about anything and ask for advice (cause you know I need all the help I can get lol). I love that you lay down and wait for me to go to sleep before you go record. Etc because the list goes on forever… I hope you’re having the best birthday, I’m sad I can’t be there but I’ll make it up to you happy 23rd, I love you @cordae [red heart].”

In another since-deleted post, Osaka shared that he did everything he could to be present in their relationship.
“I later found out that he hopped on a plane shortly after that call and then quarantined himself for a couple days in a hotel to see me and support,” she captioned her post referencing her 2020 U.S. Open tournament.

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