Who is Naomi Osaka is Boyfriend?

Who is Naomi Osaka’s Boyfriend, YBN Cordae? Here’s What We Know About the Tennis Champ’s Relationship

At just 26-years-old, Naomi Osaka has won four Grand Slams and made history as the first Asian player to rank number one in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association. Simply put, Osaka is at the top of her game, and her boyfriend, YBN Cordae, has been cheering her on the entire time.

If, like us, you've been keeping up with Osoaka's social media page, then you've probably noticed Cordae pop up on her feed—along with their daughter, Shai, who was born in 2023. This makes us all the more curious about their relationship. For instance, how did they meet? And when did they start dating? Here’s what we know about Naomi Osaka's boyfriend.

Who Is Naomi Osaka's Boyfriend, YBN Cordae?

Cordae (born Cordae Amari Dunston) is a Grammy Award-nominated rapper, singer, and songwriter who’s best known for remixing popular songs. Though the rapper was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, he moved to Suitland, Maryland, and quickly developed a passion for hip-hop.

After taking on songwriting and rapping as hobbies for several years, he started to pursue a serious career in music and joined the YBN collective in 2018. However, the group has since disbanded.

In July 2019, Cordae released his debut studio album, The Lost Boy, which peaked at #6 on Billboard's Top Rap Albums Chart and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. Since then, he released his second studio album, From a Birds Eye View, in January 2022. The album featured guest artists like Gunna, Lil Wayne, H.E.R., Lil Durk, Freddie Gibbs, Stevie Wonder, Eminem and Roddy Ricch.

In addition to his successful artistic endeavors, Cordae is also an incredibly supportive partner, having stood by Osaka during her very public mental health journey. During the 2020 U.S. Open, the musician cleared his schedule and flew to New York to quarantine with her after she told him she was "feeling sad and lonely in the bubble," Osaka wrote in a now-deleted Instagram post. (The tennis champ notably refused press interviews at the 2021 French Open, saying she was prioritizing her mental health.)

But aside from the occasional social media post, the duo prefer to keep their relationship under wraps, with Cordae telling GQ, "We were dating for almost a year before people knew about us. So we kind of move very reclusively. We don’t really post intimate moments, because I feel as though they’re sacred. A relationship is really a sacred thing. Once you let outside influences get into it, it becomes less sacred."

When Did Osaka And Cordae Start Dating?

Osaka and Cordae were first romantically linked to each other in 2019. In July of 2019, Cordae appeared on Hot 97’s Ebro In The Morning and confirmed their relationship.

He explained that when he first approached her during a Los Angeles Clippers game, he wasn't aware of her tennis stardom. He admitted, “I didn’t even know who she was,” adding that the only player he was familiar with was Serena Williams. However, after he got to know her, he developed an interest in the sport and has been supporting her ever since. READ COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE