Snoop Dogg Supports Daughter Cori Broadus After Heartbreaking Loss

Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is sending heartfelt support to his daughter, Cori Broadus, following the tragic news of her baby, Codi, passing away just three weeks after being discharged from a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The iconic rapper shared a touching family photograph on Instagram on January 31, featuring Cori, accompanied by emojis symbolizing love and prayer.

The 54-year-old artist’s fans flooded his Instagram comments with messages of condolence and support for the grieving family. One admirer expressed their sorrow, saying, “I’m so sorry very sorry for her and her husband loss Of their child. This is very devastating news. I love me some Cori❤️. I pray for their comfort, healing, and peace of mind. Baby girl is with the Lord now and she has no more suffering.🙏🏾 I am truly sad about this.” Another commenter added, “Deepest condolences, prayers for the fam.”

Cori Broadus, 26, announced the heartbreaking news earlier that day, sharing a black-and-white photo of herself holding her daughter. “Monday, I lost the love of my life. My Codi,” she wrote on her Instagram Story. In a subsequent heartfelt post, Cori reflected on the tragic loss occurring just 20 days after Codi’s release from the NICU, expressing her deep pain: “20 days later? Dawg I’m sick.”

Cori’s fiancé, Wayne Deuce, also mourned the loss, posting a poignant message on Instagram that read: “I’ve been the saddest since you left me Codi Dreaux. But I know you [are] at peace. Daddy will always love you.” Previously, Cori shared on January 6 that she was finally able to bring Codi home after a challenging 10-month stay in the NICU, due to the baby being born three months premature in February 2025.

Expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support, Cori wrote earlier this month, “Thank you for every prayer, every message, every ounce of love. God heard them all.” The Mayo Clinic identifies babies born before 28 weeks of gestation as extremely preterm, often facing complications such as breathing issues and difficulty regulating body temperature.

Throughout the past 10 months, Cori documented her experiences as a NICU mother on social media, sharing insights into her daughter’s resilience and strength. In a September 2025 interview with Us Weekly, she described Codi as a “feisty girl” with a lot of character, stating, “The doctors and nurses always tell me, ‘Your baby got her mind. She’s smart. She’s alert. She knows what’s going on.'” She remained hopeful for her daughter’s journey, reflecting on the challenges faced during their time in the NICU.

Earlier, Cori opened up about her spiritual journey and the challenges she faced, revealing that she had been diagnosed with lupus at age 6 and suffered a stroke at 24 in January 2024. Expressing her renewed faith in God after her stroke, she shared, “I told him, ‘God, if you get me out of here, I’m gonna tell the world about y’all and tell the world you’re real.’ And He did exactly that. And He gets me through.”

Snoop Dogg shares three children with his wife, Shante Broadus: sons Corde, 31, and Cordell, 28, along with daughter Cori. Additionally, he has a son, Julian Corrie Broadus, 27, from a previous relationship.

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