Key Takeaways
- Cordae shared before-and-after photos from his 18-month fitness journey, crediting four weekly workouts with his trainer for helping him feel stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually.
- His transformation coincided with recording Heavy Is the Crown, his 11-track joint album with Anderson .Paak, which dropped October 23 with production from J. Cole, Swizz Beatz, 9th Wonder, and Conductor Williams.
Cordae has been putting in serious work outside the recording studio, and he's showing fans the results of his fitness journey.
On Wednesday (October 28), the rapper shared before-and-after photos on X highlighting his physical transformation over the last 18 months, a period that coincided with recording his collaborative album with Anderson .Paak, Heavy Is the Crown.
The photos show a noticeably leaner Cordae, who credited his trainer and a consistent workout routine for helping him improve physically, mentally, and spiritually.
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"How I looked when we started this album vs now. More than physically I'm mentally, and spiritually more sound than I've been in my whole life, despite the BS lol. S/O to my trainer we been at this 4 times a week for a year and a half now 💪🏽" Cordae wrote.
According to social media posts tracking his progress, Cordae has reportedly lost approximately 15 pounds during his transformation.
The rapper's fitness journey unfolded alongside the creation of Heavy Is the Crown, his 11-track collaborative album with .Paak, which arrived last Friday (October 23). The project features production from J. Cole, Swizz Beatz, 9th Wonder, and Conductor Williams.
To celebrate the release, Cordae and .Paak hosted a three-day pop-up experience at Complex LA from October 22 through October 24. Fans had the opportunity to hear the album, purchase exclusive merchandise, and meet both artists during a special signing event on October 23.
The collection includes limited-edition items inspired by the project, including a Heavy Is the Crown hoodie, standard CD, and collectible AUDIOPHYSICAL MINI.
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The album marks another chapter in the duo's longstanding musical partnership, which began with "RNP" from Cordae's 2019 debut album, The Lost Boy.
They later reunited for the J. Cole-produced "Two Tens" in 2023 and "Summer Drop" in 2024.
Cordae has previously documented his fitness progress during major moments in his music career.
While recording his sophomore album, From a Bird's Eye View, he shared a weight-loss update and explained that making the project "forced me to elevate myself in mind, body, and spirit."
He also previously told Big Boy that preparing for a GQ cover shoot motivated him to lose 35 pounds.
Outside the gym, Cordae has been navigating changes in his personal life, some of which he addresses on Heavy Is the Crown.
On the song "Helpless," the rapper discusses his split from Naomi Osaka, co-parenting their daughter Shai, and expecting another child.
