Cordae Reflects on Osaka Split in “Helpless”

Rapper Cordae reflects on his separation from Naomi Osaka and the challenge of raising their daughter in separate homes in “Helpless,” a track on his new collaborative album with Anderson .Paak. The lyrics also include a line suggesting he may have another child, but Cordae has not confirmed that or provided details. On the song, Cordae says he did not intend for his daughter, Shai, to grow up in separate households. He describes giving his relationship his all, acknowledges mistakes and expresses regret about how it ended. He does not name Osaka in the lyrics; the references to fatherhood and the breakup have led listeners to connect the song to their relationship. The line “I’m finna have my second child” appears to point to another baby. The lyric is the only reported basis for that possibility: Cordae has not publicly confirmed an expected child, identified a mother or explained what he meant. It should not be treated as an independently established pregnancy announcement. “Helpless” appears on Heavy Is the Crown, an 11-track album by Cordae and Anderson .Paak released October 23. The song also includes material about personal relationships from .Paak, who reflects on his...