Cordae just went all the way in on his former relationship with Naomi Osaka, confirming not only where things stand now but also dropping a HUGE life update: he’s expecting another child. The Grammy-nominated rapper, who split with the tennis star in 2025, finally addressed their breakup and the reality of co-parenting on his new joint project, *Heavy Is The Crown*, with Anderson.Paak.
“Helpless” Just Got Real: A Second Child and Co-Parenting Truths
The track that’s got everyone talking is “Helpless,” released Friday, Oct. 23. Cordae doesn’t hold back, rapping directly about his new chapter and the past. He lays it all out: “I’m finna have my second child, although we still ain’t said our vows/Was never my intention to raise my daughter in separate homes/Gavе your mom my all, but the love she had for mе dead and gone.” That’s a punch to the gut, right? He then takes accountability for his part, adding, “Although you ain’t a man if you can’t admit it when you was wrong/Can’t see it coming down my eyes, so do it through this song.” It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s the first time he’s spoken publicly about the split since it happened.
The History: From “Tennis Star” to “Separate Homes”
This isn’t just some random new development. Naomi Osaka and Cordae had their daughter, Shai, back in July 2023. They were together since 2019 before their breakup in 2025. Following the split, Osaka kept it classy, sharing that there was “no bad blood” between them and they were shifting their focus to co-parenting their daughter. It’s clear that commitment is still there. Cordae’s mentioned Osaka in his music before, too. Remember the 2021 track “More Life” where he rapped, “My girl a tennis star, you n—– out here marrying h—,” or in “Dream in Color” when he boasted, “My girl would forfeit a tennis match to meet my grandmama. Man, she truly a keeper”? The vibes have definitely shifted.
So, what’s next? Cordae’s keeping mum on the mystery woman in his life, not sharing any details about that relationship. And Osaka, who just wrapped up competing in the China Open in Beijing earlier this month, hasn’t made her relationship status public right now. One thing’s clear: “Helpless” just gave us a whole new chapter to this story, and you know everyone’s gonna be listening close to see what else drops.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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