A devastating loss has struck the family of hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, as his 10-month-old granddaughter has tragically passed away. This heartbreaking news was shared by his daughter, Cori Broadus, through an emotional announcement on social media. Her partner also took to Instagram to pay tribute to their beloved child.
The date of this profound sorrow was February 1st, 2026.
Cori Broadus, the only daughter of the legendary rapper Snoop Dogg, revealed the heartbreaking news that her infant daughter, Codi Dreaux, has died. The 26-year-old shared a poignant black and white photo of herself holding her late child on Instagram, with a touching caption overlaying the image: "Monday, I lost the love of my life. My Codi."
Cori's partner also shared his grief on Instagram, posting a message that read: "I've been the saddest since u left me, Codi Dreaux. But I know u at peace. Daddy will always love you. My baby."
Snoop Dogg himself has not yet made a public statement regarding this immense family tragedy. However, Cori had previously been open about the difficult circumstances surrounding her daughter's birth. She revealed that Codi was born three months prematurely, arriving at just 25 weeks gestation. In a heartfelt Instagram post from February of the previous year, Cori shared, "The princess arrived at 6 months. Baby girl came at 25 weeks today, and she's perfect as ever." She also disclosed that she had to undergo an emergency caesarean section due to developing HELLP syndrome, a serious and potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication.
Following her premature arrival, Codi spent a significant 10 months in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), where medical professionals worked diligently to stabilize her health. There was a glimmer of hope earlier this month when Codi was finally able to go home from the hospital. However, the joy was short-lived.
The Mayo Clinic defines babies born before 28 weeks of gestation as extremely preterm. These infants often face a multitude of health challenges, including difficulties with breathing, feeding, and maintaining their body temperature. Six months after Codi's birth, Cori spoke about the profound challenges of being a NICU mom, describing her daughter as a fighter with immense spirit, despite her fragile condition. She told US Weekly, "That girl is so feisty. She's so resilient and strong. She just has so much character... Yeah, the circumstances are not what you thought they would be, but it could be worse."
But here's where it gets particularly poignant: Snoop Dogg's only daughter, Cori, has herself faced significant health battles. In 2024, she experienced a "severe stroke." Speaking candidly, Cori shared how this experience brought her closer to her faith, stating, "What really got me close with God is after I had my stroke. 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."
Adding to her health journey, Cori was also diagnosed with lupus at the tender age of six years old. Lupus is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues, rather than defending against foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses. This can lead to inflammation affecting various parts of the body, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. Currently, there is no cure for lupus. Due to its widespread impact on multiple organs, lupus can unfortunately increase the risk of experiencing conditions like strokes.
This is a truly heart-wrenching story of loss and resilience. What are your thoughts on the strength Cori has shown throughout her own health challenges and the recent loss of her daughter? Do you believe there's a connection between autoimmune conditions like lupus and other severe health issues? Share your perspectives in the comments below!
