Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg is mourning a heartbreaking loss following the death of his 10-month-old granddaughter, Codi Dreaux, a tragedy that has drawn an outpouring of sympathy from fans around the world.
The devastating news was confirmed by the rapper’s only daughter, Cori Broadus, who announced her child’s passing in an emotional post shared on Instagram.
The 26-year-old uploaded a black-and-white photograph of herself holding her daughter, accompanied by the words: “Monday, I lost the love of my life. My Codi.”
Cori’s partner also paid tribute to the late infant, describing the depth of his grief in a heartfelt message. “I’ve been the saddest since u left me, Codi Dreaux. But I know u at peace. Daddy will always love you. My baby,” he wrote.
As of the time of reporting, Snoop Dogg has not made a public statement regarding the loss.
Codi’s life was marked by significant medical challenges from birth. Cori had previously revealed that her daughter was born three months prematurely, arriving at just 25 weeks’ gestation.
In an Instagram post shared in February last year, she described the birth as both frightening and miraculous, writing that despite the circumstances, her baby was “perfect as ever.”
Cori also disclosed that she underwent an emergency caesarean section after developing HELLP syndrome, a rare and life-threatening pregnancy complication.
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Following her premature birth, Codi spent 10 months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), where doctors worked around the clock to stabilise her fragile condition.
Earlier this month, Cori had shared hopeful updates after her daughter was finally discharged and allowed to return home, making the loss all the more painful for the family.
Medical experts note that babies born before 28 weeks are classified as extremely preterm and often face serious health risks, including respiratory complications, feeding difficulties and problems regulating body temperature.
Six months after Codi’s birth, Cori spoke candidly to Us Weekly about the emotional strain of being a NICU mother, describing her daughter as remarkably strong despite her condition. “That girl is so feisty. She’s so resilient and strong,” she said at the time.
Cori herself has endured major health challenges. In 2024, she revealed she had suffered a severe stroke, an experience she said deepened her faith.
She has also lived with lupus since childhood, an autoimmune disease that increases the risk of complications, including stroke.
The loss of Codi Dreaux marks a deeply painful chapter for the Broadus family, as tributes continue to pour in celebrating the brief but impactful life of a child remembered for her strength and the love she inspired.