Key Takeaways
- Cordae references his past relationship with Naomi Osaka on the song “Helpless,” rapping that “the love she had for me dead and gone”.
- The American rapper’s lyrics suggest he is preparing to welcome his 2nd child.
- Naomi Osaka and Cordae, who share a 3-year-old daughter named Shai, officially separated in January 2025.
Lyrical revelations on new collaborative record
American rapper Cordae has seemingly addressed his past relationship with former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka while hinting at personal news in his newly released music.
On the track “Helpless,” a song featured on his joint project Heavy Is the Crown alongside Anderson .Paak, Cordae reflects on a failed romance and suggests that he is expecting another baby. The rapper previously dated the 4-time Grand Slam champion for several years.
Cordae references his family situation and past connection on the track, rapping that “the love she had for me dead and gone” while dealing with the reality of raising a child across two separate households.
A quiet split followed by moving forward
Osaka and Cordae first revealed their romantic link to the public in September 2019 after the tennis star posted an image of them together in Los Angeles. The pair subsequently welcomed their daughter, Shai, in July 2023.
After keeping their personal lives largely away from the public eye throughout late 2024, Osaka confirmed their separation in early January 2025. At the time of the announcement, the Japanese tennis champion emphasized that their parted paths came without resentment, describing him as a dedicated father and praising the personal growth gained during their time together.
Osaka has also entered a new chapter in her personal life. While playing at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C., the former top-ranked player spoke publicly about her current boyfriend, explaining that his roots in the area gave her an added bond with the tournament host city.
WTA Tokyo - Naomi Osaka's projected path
Naomi Osaka in 2026
Ranked world no.19, Osaka played her last match on the 6th of October when she lost to world no.7 Karolina Muchova 7-5 1-6 7-6(7) in the 4th round in Beijing (draw).
Presently, during this year the Japanese owns a composed 30-12 win-loss record. Naomi Osaka’s best result of this year was reaching the semifinal in Bad Homburg.
