Naomi Osaka’s ex-boyfriend, Cordae, recently unveiled an expensive gift their daughter, Shai, received from renowned American rapper Lil Wayne. Osaka and Cordae were together for several years before deciding to part ways this January.
Osaka and Cordae, an American rapper, met for the first time in 2019 at an NBA game featuring the Los Angeles Clippers. Their relationship grew stronger in the months that followed, and Cordae was notably present to support her at the 2019 and 2020 US Open. The duo made several public appearances together, including at NBA games and the Met Gala. They also turned heads at Jamie Foxx’s birthday bash in Beverly Hills last December.
Naomi Osaka and Ex-Boyfriend Cordae’s Daughter Shai Receives a Luxury Gift From Lil Wayne
Osaka and Cordae welcomed their daughter, Shai, in July 2023, during the former World No. 1’s extended break from tennis. Moreover, the tennis player’s then partner also supported her courtside in some of her comeback events.
Cordae, 27, recently shared a clip of the new “Fendi” stroller that Lil Wayne gifted his and Naomi Osaka’s daughter, Shai. He captioned it with lines from his song Back on the Road and thanked Wayne for the gesture.
“My n**** just had a daughter; I went and bought her a stroller,” he captioned the Instagram story. “Appreciate you, bradda @liltunechi. No cap in the (shared a GOAT emoji) rap.”
Check out the screenshot of the clip below:
Osaka shares an equally close bond with Shai. After calling time on the tour in October last year due to abdominal and back injuries, the 27-year-old decided to stay in Japan with her daughter and frequently shared endearing highlights of their time online.
Naomi Osaka and Cordae Parted Ways on Good Terms
As mentioned earlier, Osaka and Cordae parted ways in January after nearly six years of togetherness, which indeed came as a shocking development. The Japanese shared the news on her Instagram story, clarifying there was no “bad blood.” She also expressed gratitude for their time together and for their daughter, Shai.
“Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship. No bad blood at all, he’s a great person and an awesome dad. 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,” Osaka wrote.
Osaka last competed at the 2025 Italian Open, where she faced a fourth-round exit, falling to the USA’s Peyton Stearns 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (7). The Japanese entered the WTA 1000 event in Rome on the back of a triumphant campaign in Saint Malo and will next compete at the French Open, starting May 25.