Cori Broadus, the daughter of rapper Snoop Dogg, announced the tragic death of her 10-month-old baby girl, Codi Dreaux, who was born prematurely and had spent months in neonatal intensive care. Cori shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram Stories on Saturday, January 31, posting a black-and-white photo of herself cradling her daughter with the caption, ‘Monday I lost the love of my life. My Codi,’ accompanied by an angel wing emoji. Her fiancé, photographer Wayne Deuce, also expressed his grief on social media, writing, ‘I been the saddest since u left me Codi Dreaux. But I know u at peace. Daddy will always love you. My baby.’
The infant, Codi Dreaux, was born three months early in late February 2025, arriving at just 25 weeks gestation. Cori had announced the birth in an emotional Instagram post, describing her daughter as ‘the princess arrived at 6 months’ and expressing initial self-blame for the premature delivery, but ultimately thanking God for the baby’s arrival. Her pregnancy was classified as high-risk due to her lupus diagnosis, an autoimmune condition that complicated her health. During the birth, she developed HELLP syndrome, a severe pregnancy-related disorder that can be life-threatening, necessitating an emergency C-section to deliver the baby safely.
Following the birth, Codi required extensive medical care and spent the next 10 months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Cori had recently celebrated bringing her daughter home in early January, sharing a joyful post on January 6 with the message, ‘She’s home. 🤍 Thank you for every prayer, every message, every ounce of love. God heard them all.’ The sudden loss comes just weeks after the family’s hopeful homecoming, adding to the emotional weight of the announcement.
Cori, who is Snoop Dogg’s youngest child and only daughter, has been open about her struggles with lupus and depression, making this personal tragedy even more poignant for her followers and the public. In the aftermath of the announcement, an outpouring of condolences flooded social media, with fans and friends offering words of comfort and support. The broader entertainment community has yet to issue formal statements, but the story has garnered significant attention, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by families with premature infants.
This event underscores the challenges of high-risk pregnancies and the emotional rollercoaster for parents of NICU babies. While Cori and Wayne navigate their grief privately, their public sharing has shed light on infant loss and prematurity, topics often kept in the shadows. Moving forward, the family is likely to focus on healing and memorializing their daughter. Cori’s openness about her journey may continue to inspire others facing similar hardships, and the legacy of little Codi Dreaux will be remembered through the love shared by her parents.
