01of 14Young LoveCassy Athena/GettyTennis proNaomi Osakaand Grammy-nominated rapper Cordaeannounced they’re expecting their first childon Jan. 11, 2023.Days afterwithdrawing from the Australian Open, Osaka shared anInstagram carouselfeaturing a photo of an ultrasound screen, captioning the shot, “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023.“She added, “I realize that life is so short and I don’t take any moments for granted, every day is a new blessing and adventure. I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I’m looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, ‘that’s my mom,’ haha.”
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Young Love
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Tennis proNaomi Osakaand Grammy-nominated rapper Cordaeannounced they’re expecting their first childon Jan. 11, 2023.
Days afterwithdrawing from the Australian Open, Osaka shared anInstagram carouselfeaturing a photo of an ultrasound screen, captioning the shot, “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023.”
She added, “I realize that life is so short and I don’t take any moments for granted, every day is a new blessing and adventure. I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I’m looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, ‘that’s my mom,’ haha.”
02of 14Courtside CoupleAllen Berezovsky/GettyThe two began dating in 2019, with their first date being at an L.A. Clippers game.At the time, Cordae didn’t know that his date was a tennis star, tellingGQ, “If you asked me about tennis, before being immersed in it because of Naomi, I could only give you Venus andSerena Williams, you know? Because they’re just a part of the culture.”
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Courtside Couple
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The two began dating in 2019, with their first date being at an L.A. Clippers game.
At the time, Cordae didn’t know that his date was a tennis star, tellingGQ, “If you asked me about tennis, before being immersed in it because of Naomi, I could only give you Venus andSerena Williams, you know? Because they’re just a part of the culture.”
03of 14Proud Girlfriendnaomi osaka/ instagramCordae released his second albumFrom a Birds Eye Viewon Jan. 14, 2022, and girlfriendOsaka shared her supportwith a sweet Instagram shoutout.“Getting closer to someone and seeing how much love and dedication they put into their craft is truly inspiring,” she wrote. “Makes you feel like some people are born to do certain things, @cordae you’re a star and a light, quite literally brighten up every room you walk in (or maybe it’s your hair lol). Congratulations on your 2nd album, proud of you ❤️”
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Proud Girlfriend
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Cordae released his second albumFrom a Birds Eye Viewon Jan. 14, 2022, and girlfriendOsaka shared her supportwith a sweet Instagram shoutout.
“Getting closer to someone and seeing how much love and dedication they put into their craft is truly inspiring,” she wrote. “Makes you feel like some people are born to do certain things, @cordae you’re a star and a light, quite literally brighten up every room you walk in (or maybe it’s your hair lol). Congratulations on your 2nd album, proud of you ❤️”
04of 14Sports FansLondon Entertainment/ShutterstockThe two enjoyed watching the Phoenix Suns face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in L.A. in December 2021.
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Sports Fans
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The two enjoyed watching the Phoenix Suns face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in L.A. in December 2021.
05of 14Met Gala ReadyTheo Wargo/Getty ImagesThe couple posed together on the carpet for the Met Gala in September 2021. Osaka was one of the night’s co-chairs.
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Met Gala Ready
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The couple posed together on the carpet for the Met Gala in September 2021. Osaka was one of the night’s co-chairs.
06of 14Mirror, MirrorNaomi Osaka InstagramIn September 2021, Naomishared a series of mirror selfieswith Cordae, simply captioning them with emojis, “💃🏽🕺🏽.”
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Mirror, Mirror
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In September 2021, Naomishared a series of mirror selfieswith Cordae, simply captioning them with emojis, “💃🏽🕺🏽.”
07of 14Gym BuddiesNaomi Osaka InstagramWhen you’ve got a world class tennis pro for a girlfriend, you know you’re bound to be hitting the gym!Cordaecommented on the series of photos, saying of this gym snap, “I’m lookin swole fr 😎.”
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Gym Buddies
When you’ve got a world class tennis pro for a girlfriend, you know you’re bound to be hitting the gym!
Cordaecommented on the series of photos, saying of this gym snap, “I’m lookin swole fr 😎.”
08of 14Read Into ItNaomi Osaka InstagramIn one photo, Osakaposed in the mirrorwhile her boyfriend read a book in the background.
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Read Into It
In one photo, Osakaposed in the mirrorwhile her boyfriend read a book in the background.
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Outfit, Check
10of 14Legends in the MakingNaomi Osaka InstagramA young tennis champion and a Grammy-nominated rapper getting together and supporting each other is the type of love we can all get behind. Here, the two at the 2021 ESPY Awards.
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Legends in the Making
A young tennis champion and a Grammy-nominated rapper getting together and supporting each other is the type of love we can all get behind. Here, the two at the 2021 ESPY Awards.
11of 14Young LoveNaomi Osaka/InstagramNothing can top this adorable selfie of two stars who are the next giants in their respective careers.The pair was dating for about a year before anyone knew that they were together. Cordaesaid of their reasoning for keeping their relationship private, “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.”
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Nothing can top this adorable selfie of two stars who are the next giants in their respective careers.
The pair was dating for about a year before anyone knew that they were together. Cordaesaid of their reasoning for keeping their relationship private, “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.”
12of 14Cordae to the RescueNaomi Osaka/instagramThe tennis prodigy shouted out her boyfriend for dropping everything to support her at the 2020 U.S. Open.“Appreciation post for the mister because I feel like it today 😂🙏🏾,” she began, alongside a photo of her cuddled up next to Cordae. “this pic was right after winning the US Open finals. He stopped everything he was doing because I FaceTimed him a couple days earlier and said I was feeling sad and lonely in the bubble.““I later found out that he hopped on a plane shortly after that call and then quarantined himself for a couple days in a hotel to see me and support,” she continued.She noted that his gesture was even sweeter because she’s “still convinced he doesn’t understand the rules of tennis lol.“Whether he does or not, he’s putting all his support behind his girl, which is clear on slide two.
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Cordae to the Rescue
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The tennis prodigy shouted out her boyfriend for dropping everything to support her at the 2020 U.S. Open.
“Appreciation post for the mister because I feel like it today 😂🙏🏾,” she began, alongside a photo of her cuddled up next to Cordae. “this pic was right after winning the US Open finals. He stopped everything he was doing because I FaceTimed him a couple days earlier and said I was feeling sad and lonely in the bubble.”
“I later found out that he hopped on a plane shortly after that call and then quarantined himself for a couple days in a hotel to see me and support,” she continued.
She noted that his gesture was even sweeter because she’s “still convinced he doesn’t understand the rules of tennis lol.”
Whether he does or not, he’s putting all his support behind his girl, which is clear on slide two.
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Winners' Circle
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In February 2021, the rapper toldGQthat his first time seeing a tennis match was when he attended the 2019 US Open to support Naomi.
14of 14He Stan(d)sKobe Bryant at the 2019 US Open Tennis Championships.Rob Prange/ShutterstockYou can find Cordae up in the stands and up on his feet to cheer for his girl at any of her matches.
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He Stan(d)s
Kobe Bryant at the 2019 US Open Tennis Championships.Rob Prange/Shutterstock
You can find Cordae up in the stands and up on his feet to cheer for his girl at any of her matches.
source: people.com
