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Cordae Addresses Naomi Osaka Split, Reveals He's Expecting Second Child on “Helpless”

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Cordae is opening up about his breakup with Naomi Osaka and seemingly revealed that he's expecting a second child on his new song "Helpless."

The track appears on Heavy Is the Crown , his collaborative album with Anderson .Paak , which arrived Friday (Oct. 23). Both rappers get personal on the FNZ-produced record, reflecting on failed relationships, fatherhood and the emotional toll of navigating life after a breakup.

"I'm finna have my second child, although we still ain't said our vows," Cordae raps. "Was never my intention to raise my daughter in separate homes / Gave your mom my all, but the love she had for me dead and gone."

Cordae's lyrics are one of the most candid reflections of his highly publicized relationship and breakup with professional tennis player Osaka, who publicly confirmed their split in January 2025.

"Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship," the four-time Grand Slam champion wrote on her Instagram Story at the time.

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