Cori Broadus, the daughter of rapper Snoop Dogg, is honoring the life of her late infant daughter with a deeply personal tribute marking what would have been the child’s first birthday.
Broadus, 26, shared moments from a private remembrance on social media this week. The tribute comes less than two months after the death of her daughter, Codi Dreaux, who died in late January following a long medical battle.
A Birthday Marked by Grief and Love
In a video montage, Broadus documented how she and loved ones chose to celebrate the milestone. The footage included a balloon release at the child’s gravesite and a gathering on a boat with close family and friends.
She captioned the post, “Codi’s 1st Cday Recap🎀 forever my baby!!” — a message that reflected both grief and enduring connection.
Codi died at 10 months old after being born three months premature. She spent most of her life in a neonatal intensive care unit before briefly returning home earlier this year.
Broadus first shared news of her daughter’s passing in January, writing, “Monday, I lost the love of my life. My Codi.”
The loss reverberated across the family. Broadus’ fiancé, Wayne Deuce, also posted a tribute, calling the child “daddy’s pretty girl” and expressing ongoing grief.
A Family’s Public Mourning
The tragedy has drawn an outpouring of support from fans and the broader entertainment community. Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, publicly signaled support for his daughter in the days following the loss.
Family members and friends gathered for a memorial service in early February, sharing memories and photographs of the infant.
Broadus has previously spoken about the challenges surrounding her pregnancy. Her daughter’s early birth required months of intensive medical care.
Despite the heartbreak, Broadus has continued to share reflections on motherhood and loss. Her posts often highlight the emotional weight of missed milestones and future dreams.
The first birthday tribute underscores that sense of absence while honoring the short life her daughter lived.
“Forever my baby,” she wrote.