Real Name: Cordae Amari Dunston

Aliases: YBN Cordae

BORN:

Aug 26, 1997

AGE:

27

NET WORTH:

$2 million

HEIGHT:

5'8

BIO

Born in North Carolina, Cordae relocated to Maryland where he launched his career at the age of 15. He started receiving attention when he released three mixtapes under the name Entendre via the independent music label N.A.G.E. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2018, he began association with YBN Nahmir and YBN Almighty, whom he met through Xbox Live, and adopted the moniker YBN Cordae. The group put out a music video for their single "Pain Away," along with a collaborative mixtape called YBN: The Mixtape. After leaving the YBN collective, Cordae released his debut studio album, The Lost Boy, in 2019 to widespread acclaim. The project was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards. Besides his promising rap career, Cordae is currently in a relationship with tennis superstar Naomi Osaka.

PROPS

Studied Mass Communications at Towson University in Maryland
His debut album The Lost Boy debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200
Performed at Black Lives Matter protests
Announced as Puma’s new Youth Brand Ambassador in 2019
“Gifted” topped Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart
Currently dating tennis superstar Naomi Osaka

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Top Cordae Questions

What did Cordae do before he made it rapping?

Cordae worked at TGI Fridays before he blew up as a rapper.

Is Cordae still affiliated with YBN?

YBN disbanded in 2020 and Cordae dropped the moniker from his name.

Who does Cordae consider a mentor?

Cordae says that his mentor is the one and only Dr. Dre.

When will Cordae's second album come out?

As of October 2020, Cordae is currently prepping his second album From a Birds Eye View. While a release date has yet to be announced, he's dropped three singles so far: "Gifted" featuring Roddy Ricch, "The Parables" and "Super."

Who influenced Cordae?

Cordae has cited Lauryn Hill, JAY-Z, Nas, 2Pac, Big L, The Notorious B.I.G. and Eminem as influences.

What religion is Cordae?

Cordae grew up as a Christian.

Cordae

Real name: Cordae Amari Dunston

Aliases: YBN Cordae

YBN Almighty Jay Blames Cordae & Nahmir’s Exit On Alleged Crooked Lawyer

YBN Almighty Jay Blames Cordae & Nahmir’s Exit On Alleged Crooked Lawyer

News | Mar 4, 2021, 11:40 AM PST

Cordae & HipHopDX Rising Star Morray Make A Carolina Connection At The Studio

Cordae & HipHopDX Rising Star Morray Make A Carolina Connection At The Studio

News | Feb 28, 2021, 4:43 PM PST

YBN Nahmir Says Cordae Talked To Him Before Dropping YBN From Rap Name

YBN Nahmir Says Cordae Talked To Him Before Dropping YBN From Rap Name

News | Feb 25, 2021, 5:03 PM PST

Cordae's Girlfriend Naomi Osaka Plugs His Unreleased Music Following 2021 Australian Open Win

Cordae's Girlfriend Naomi Osaka Plugs His Unreleased Music Following 2021 Australian Open Win

News | Feb 22, 2021, 8:14 AM PST

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Dreamville’s J.I.D Plots New Album With Cordae & Anderson .Paak’s Grammy-Winning Assistance

Dreamville’s J.I.D Plots New Album With Cordae & Anderson .Paak’s Grammy-Winning Assistance

News | Jan 26, 2021, 10:25 AM PST

New Music Friday — New Albums From YFN Lucci, Aminé, Rico Nasty, Yung Baby Tate, DJ Scheme & More

New Music Friday — New Albums From YFN Lucci, Aminé, Rico Nasty, Yung Baby Tate, DJ Scheme & More

News | Dec 3, 2020, 10:19 PM PST

Royce Da 5’9 Chides Atlantic Records For Blocking Cordae’s Verse On His Grammy-Nominated Album

Royce Da 5’9 Chides Atlantic Records For Blocking Cordae’s Verse On His Grammy-Nominated Album

News | Dec 1, 2020, 9:42 AM PST

Instagram Flexin: Cordae Drops Unreleased Bars For Beats Commercial

Instagram Flexin: Cordae Drops Unreleased Bars For Beats Commercial

Editorials | Nov 21, 2020, 11:22 PM PST

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New Music Friday — New Singles From Future W/ Lil Uzi Vert, 3ohBlack W/ Lil Baby, Lil Mosey, Lil Nas X & More

New Music Friday — New Singles From Future W/ Lil Uzi Vert, 3ohBlack W/ Lil Baby, Lil Mosey, Lil Nas X & More

News | Nov 12, 2020, 11:42 PM PST

Cordae, Snoop Dogg & Phoelix Connect With Dinner Party For 'Freeze Tag'

Cordae, Snoop Dogg & Phoelix Connect With Dinner Party For 'Freeze Tag'

Videos | Oct 29, 2020, 2:30 PM PDT