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Naomi Osaka’s Ex Addresses Their Separation As He Prepares To Welcome Second Child

Rappers and hip hop artists have a habit of hiding details in their songs, and some of the biggest revelations come through their new releases. Almost two years after their split, Naomi Osaka’s former partner and the father of her…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:44 AM
Naomi Osaka’s Ex Addresses Their Separation As He Prepares To Welcome Second Child
Key Things to Know
  • Cordae addressed his breakup with Naomi Osaka and suggested he is expecting a second child in the song 'Helpless.'
  • The collaborative album Heavy Is the Crown with Anderson .Paak was released on Friday, October 23.
  • Osaka and Cordae began dating in 2019, had daughter Shai in July 2023, and officially announced their split in January 2025.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rapper Cordae addressed his breakup with tennis star Naomi Osaka and hinted at expecting a second child in a new track titled "Helpless." The song is featured on his collaborative album Heavy Is the Crown with Anderson .Paak, released on October 23. In the lyrics, Cordae reflects on raising their daughter Shai across separate households following the couple's official split in January 2025.

Osaka and Cordae dated beginning in 2019 and welcomed Shai in July 2023. Meanwhile, Osaka recently reached the round of 16 at the China Open before withdrawing from Wuhan to recover from an Achilles issue. Ranked world No. 19, she is scheduled to compete as the eighth seed at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.

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