Cordae created a memorable mother-son moment at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert with a touching duet.
The Raleigh, North Carolina, native invited his mom, Jennifer Dunston, to perform alongside him in a touching tribute to her singing dreams. The standout highlight of the intimate set was their duet of “06 Dreamin’,” a track directly inspired by Cordae’s mother’s musical aspirations. Dunston’s vocals appear on the original track. However, Cordae surprised the audience by bringing his mother on stage to deliver her part live. The emotional performance marked a full-circle moment for Dunston, who once auditioned for “American Idol” but never achieved the breakthrough she sought.
Cordae’s appearance at Tiny Desk follows the recent release of his album The Crossroads, which dropped in November 2024. The 16-track project boasts an impressive roster of collaborations featuring heavy hitters such as Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Joey Bada$$, and Anderson .Paak, Juicy J and Ty Dolla $ign.