Tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed on Monday that she and rapper Cordae have ended their five-year relationship.
The announcement got here by way of Osaka’s Instagram Story.
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The four-time Grand Slam champion assured followers the break up was amicable and targeted on their shared dedication to their 1-year-old daughter, Shai.
“Hello everybody, simply wished to say that Cordae and I are now not in a relationship,”Osaka, 27, wrote within the submit.
“No unhealthy blood in any respect, he is an amazing individual and an superior dad. Actually actually glad our paths crossed as a result of my daughter is my largest blessing and I used to be capable of develop so much from our experiences collectively.”
Osaka’s message didn’t specify when the breakup occurred, however rumors a few potential break up started circulating in late 2023 when she deleted photographs of Cordae from her social media.
Cordae, additionally 27, has but to remark publicly on the information.
The pair started courting in 2018 and saved their relationship underneath wraps for almost a yr earlier than making their first public look at a Los Angeles Clippers recreation in 2019.
All through their relationship, they typically selected to maintain particulars personal, a sentiment Cordae echoed in a 2021 interview with GQ.
“A relationship can be a sacred factor. When you let outdoors influences get into it, it turns into much less sacred,” he mentioned on the time.
Regardless of the breakup, Osaka stays constructive about their co-parenting dynamic.
In a 2023 interview with InStyle, she praised Cordae’s laid-back nature and their shared dedication to their daughter’s well-being.
“On the finish of the day, we each need what’s finest for Shai,” she mentioned.
The announcement comes shortly after Osaka was pressured to withdraw from the WTA Auckland Open remaining on account of an stomach harm.
The previous world No. 1, who returned to tennis final yr after maternity go away, is now targeted on her restoration and upcoming matches.
As probably the most celebrated athletes in her sport and with Cordae persevering with to make waves in hip-hop, the pair will now navigate their subsequent chapters individually whereas remaining devoted to their daughter.
