Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has announced that she has split from her longtime boyfriend Cordae.
Osaka and Cordae have been in a relationship since 2019 and share a relationship a daughter named Shaiwhom they welcomed in July 2023.
The couple's split comes as a surprise to fans as they seemed to be going strong, with their latest appearance coming at Jamie Foxx's birthday party.
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Naomi Osaka announces split from Cordae
Osaka shared a shocking update with her followers on her Instagram stories on Monday.
The 27-year-old shared a message that read: "Hi everyone, just wanted to say Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship."
Osaka, which broke up rumors with Cordae in 2022, made sure everyone knew they parted on good terms and added that he was a great father to their daughter.
She wrote: "No bad blood at all, he's a great person and a great dad. Honestly, I'm glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my greatest blessing and I've been able to grow a lot from our experience together."
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The last public appearance of Naomi Osaka and Cordea
Actor and comedian Jamie Foxx celebrated his 57th birthday on December 13th, but on December 10th he hosted many of his famous friends at Mr Chows in Beverly Hills, California.
Osaka and Cordae were among the celebrities who attended.
They were seen leaving the party area. Osaka wore a stylish jacket over a red mini-dress, while her rapper boyfriend wore a black short-sleeved shirt over a black undershirt and matched it with black and white baggie joggers.
Cordae, who opened the SUV door for Osaka, also stopped to hand the homeless man $10.
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Naomi Osaka and Cordae start dating
Rumors that Osaka and Cordae were dating began in April 2019 after the four-time Grand Slam winner shared a video on Instagram showing her giggling as the musician joked about looking at herself in the mirror.
In June 2019, Cordae confirmed that he and Osaka were an item during an interview with HOT 97. He said, "That's my girlfriend," when asked about her.
When asked how long he and Osaka had been in a relationship, Cordae revealed that they had been secret lovers for a long time before adding: "We just hid it for a while, kept it quiet."
He added: "I don't really like to go public with my personal life, but if you just ask me (if she's my girlfriend), it would be disrespectful to her if I said 'No', at this point."
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Osaka announces that she is expecting a baby
On January 11, 2023, Osaka shared "a little life update" with her fans. post on Xformerly Twitter.
A photo of the ultrasound accompanied the post, along with a caption from the tennis player that read: "The past few years have been interesting to say the least, but I find it's the most challenging times in life that can also be the most fun."
Osaka, who was on an extended absence from the tennis court at the time, also wrote: "These few months away from the sport has really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I've dedicated my life to. I realize life is so short and that I don't take any moment for granted, every day is a new blessing and adventure."
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She added: "I know I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I'm looking forward to is my child watching one of my matches and saying to someone, 'that's my mum' haha.
Osaka concluded: "2023 will be a year full of lessons for me and I hope to see you at the start of the next one as I will be at Aus 2024. I love you all endlessly."
Osaka and Cordae greet their daughter Shai
The source confirmed PeopleJuly 11, 2023 that Naomi Osaka and Cordae welcomed a little girl in Los Angeles. The insider also said that mother and baby are doing well.
In August 2024, rumors surfaced that Osaka was pregnant with another child. however, she dismissed the rumours when she addressed a fan's comment from a previous video celebrating her fake baby.
She he said"I just want to say, I'm not pregnant, but if I were, I wouldn't want much more."
Osaka clarified, "Because the birth was traumatic. But thank you, though for your blessings."
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