Tennis star Naomi Osaka and rapper boyfriend Cordae have broken up after more than half a decade together.
In a post on her Instagram Stories on January 6, Osaka announced that they had gone their separate ways.
“Hi everyone, I just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship,” her post began.
She affirmed that she had no ill will towards her ex and called him a “wonderful person” in the post.
“There’s no bad blood at all, he’s a great person and a great father. Honestly, we’re really glad because my daughter is my greatest blessing and I have We can grow a lot from our experiences together,” she shared.
The star previously hinted at their split in a separate post on her Stories a day before she officially announced their split.
“I came to the conclusion that what’s meaningful to me is meaningful to me and maybe certain situations happen to train my mind for what’s about to happen. Maybe there are things Bigger and better is on my way and I just need to continue the journey of meeting.” them, she said.
Osaka ended her post by saying that 2025 will be a “great year.”
Cordae and Osaka were first linked back in 2019 when the rapper confirmed the relationship that July on Hot 97.
“We just hid for a while, kept quiet. I really don’t like making my personal life public but if you ask me [whether she’s my girlfriend]it would be disrespectful to her if I said ‘No’ at this point,” he said of their relationship.
They will appear together at the 2021 Met Gala. Over the years, Cordae has been seen at several Osaka matches, including the 2020 US Open.
In January 2023, they announced that they were expecting their first child together.
“Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023,” Osaka shared in a tweet on her X account along with a photo of the ultrasound.
Their daughter, Shai, was born in July 2023, and Cordae shared what their name means to them.
“My daughter Shai was just born a few days ago. So I dedicate this show to my daughter Shai,” he said.
“God’s gift. I want her to feel like she’s God’s gift to me and her dad,” Osaka told ESPN.
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