Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae have announced their separation after five years together.
In an Instagram Story post on Monday, Osaka confirmed the news, stating, “We are no longer in a relationship. He’s a great person and an awesome dad. Honestly really glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my biggest blessing.”
Naomi Osaka and Cordae End Five-Year Relationship
The couple, who began dating in 2019, welcomed their daughter, Shai, in July 2023. Osaka previously opened up about the challenges of motherhood, describing her birth experience as “traumatic” and expressing her desire to limit the number of children she has.
Despite facing personal and professional challenges, Osaka has remained dedicated to her tennis career. She returned to the court in 2024, acknowledging that motherhood has significantly impacted her perspective.
“Giving birth to my daughter changed my mindset a lot,” Osaka shared with ESPN last January. “It’s also made me realize that my world doesn’t have to revolve around me — which might also be a little selfish. I guess I’ve just found outer happiness and inner peace.”
While the couple appeared to be going strong earlier this year, rumors of a potential breakup circulated in late 2023 after Osaka shared several cryptic posts on social media. However, the couple never publicly addressed the speculation.
