Cori Broadus, daughter of rapper Snoop Dogg, shared heartbreaking news in January when she revealed that her 10-month-old daughter, Codi Dreaux, had passed away. Codi had been born three months premature and spent nearly her entire short life in the neonatal intensive care unit, fighting through serious medical challenges. After months of prayers and hope, Cori had finally been able to bring her baby home, celebrating what felt like a miracle after a high-risk pregnancy complicated by life-threatening conditions. Sadly, their time together was short, and Cori later shared the devastating update that her “little princess” had passed, leaving the family in deep grief. Her fiancé also honored their daughter online, expressing heartbreak while hoping she was now at peace.

In the days and weeks following Codi’s passing, Cori continued to share emotional tributes, marking each painful milestone without her daughter and promising to live in a way that would honor her memory. One of Codi’s nurses also shared a touching message, recalling caring for the infant in her final days without knowing it would be their last moments together. Rather than issuing a formal statement, Snoop Dogg expressed his grief quietly, posting a family photo accompanied by prayer and heart emojis, while relatives publicly pledged their support for Cori. The tragedy highlighted the intense pain of infant loss, while also showing the strength of family bonds and the love that remains even after unimaginable heartbreak.