Naomi Osaka announced her split from rapper Cordae just days before the start of the Australian Open. The tennis star shared the news with her followers on social media, confirming the end of their relationship while emphasizing that it was amicable. Now, many fans are curious to know the reason behind the split.
Here’s what we know about Naomi Osaka and Cordae’s split.
Naomi Osaka announces her split from Rapper Cordae on Instagram
Naomi Osaka has confirmed her split from rapper Cordae in the run-up to the Australian Open. The tennis star took to Instagram on Monday to share the news with her followers. The couple had been together since 2019, and have a daughter, Shai, who is one year old. Osaka’s message was heartfelt, and she emphasized that the breakup was amicable.
The four-time Grand Slam champion wrote, “Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship. No bad blood at all, he’s a great person and an awesome dad.” Osaka further added, “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.”
The timing of the announcement comes after Osaka reached her first WTA final since 2022 at the Auckland Classic over the weekend. However, she had to withdraw in 2022 due to an abdominal injury. Despite pulling out of the match after taking the first set, the injury was not considered serious. Osaka is expected to compete in the Australian Open, which starts Sunday.
Osaka and Cordae began dating in 2019. The rapper, who gained recognition as part of the rap collective YBN, has been seen attending Osaka’s matches and has supported her throughout her career. In a 2023 interview with InStyle, Osaka shared that co-parenting with Cordae had been a positive experience. She said, “We built a really good foundation.”
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
