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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesNaomi Osaka confirmed on January 6, 2025, that she and rapper Cordae were no longer in a relationship. They began dating in 2019, welcomed daughter Shai in July 2023, and Osaka’s announcement described Cordae as “a great person and an awesome dad.”
Naomi Osaka and Cordae’s relationship timeline
2019: Their relationship begins
Reporting dates the start of the relationship to 2019. The Knot says their first date was at a Los Angeles Clippers game earlier that year; that detail comes from its account, rather than a direct first-person description by Osaka or Cordae. The pair’s first public appearance as a couple was also reported to be at a Clippers game. The Knot’s relationship account and Sporting News’ timeline place the relationship’s beginning in 2019.
2020: Cordae supports Osaka at the US Open
Cordae was present during Osaka’s 2020 US Open run, and reports described him celebrating her title. It was a public sign of support, not a window into the private details of their relationship. Sporting News and Tennis.com recount the public milestone.
2021: Met Gala appearance and documentary
The pair attended the Met Gala together, and their relationship appeared in Osaka’s Netflix docuseries, which premiered in 2021. These public appearances offered glimpses of the couple but did not make their private life fully public. Sporting News’ account covers both milestones.
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January 2023: Osaka announces her pregnancy
Osaka announced that she was pregnant and said she intended to return to competition in 2024. The Associated Press reported on her announcement on January 11, 2023: AP’s pregnancy announcement report.
July 2023: Their daughter Shai is born
Osaka and Cordae welcomed their daughter, Shai, in Los Angeles in July 2023. The birth was reported by the Associated Press and Tennis.com. AP’s report on the split and Tennis.com identify Shai as their daughter.
Late 2023: Social-media changes spark speculation
Changes to Osaka’s social-media posts prompted breakup rumors in late 2023. Those changes did not confirm that the relationship had ended: contemporaneous coverage said the pair remained together and had chosen greater privacy. Missing or deleted posts should not be treated as proof of a breakup. Sporting News and The Knot discuss the speculation.
January 2024: Osaka returns to competition
Osaka returned to competition after maternity leave at the Australian Open. In its January 12, 2024 report, the Associated Press included her reflections on becoming a mother. The report provides context for the family timeline, but does not establish how the couple divided parenting responsibilities. Read AP’s report on Osaka’s return.
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January 6, 2025: Osaka confirms the split
Osaka announced that she and Cordae were no longer in a relationship on January 6, 2025. In the statement reproduced by the Associated Press, she wrote, “No bad blood at all, he’s a great person and an awesome dad.” She also said, “Honestly really glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my biggest blessing and I was able to grow a lot from our experiences together.” Read the Associated Press report or The Guardian’s coverage.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What is confirmed about their family now?
The public record establishes that Osaka and Cordae share a daughter, Shai, and that Osaka confirmed their romantic relationship had ended. Her statement praised Cordae as a father, but the sources cited here do not establish private custody terms or a parenting schedule. They do not support claims about a reunion or a current relationship beyond Osaka’s January 6, 2025 announcement.
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