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Snoop Dogg and Cori Broadus | Source: Getty Images
Snoop Dogg and Cori Broadus | Source: Getty Images

Snoop Dogg's Baby Granddaughter Finally Laid to Rest – Heartbreaking Photos

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Feb 10, 2026
09:57 A.M.

At first, the photos don't explain themselves. They show love, quiet, overwhelming, and unmistakably tender, before revealing the heartbreaking truth behind baby Codi Dreaux's final goodbye.

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Shared by Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg's daughter, who welcomed her baby, Codi Dreaux, with her fiancé, Wayne Duece, the images slowly unfold into a story that has left fans emotional and reflective.

In a series of Instagram Stories shared by the artist's daughter, the images don't explain themselves right away. Instead, they invite you to linger, to feel before you understand.

Cori Broadus appears on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" in Burbank, California on December 2, 2024. | Source: Getty Images

Cori Broadus appears on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" in Burbank, California on December 2, 2024. | Source: Getty Images

A Love That Began Before Words

A black-and-white moment of quiet closeness: baby Codi Dreaux lay nestled against an adult's body, tiny hands mid-gesture, eyes open and thoughtful.

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The scene feels soft and protective, with the child resting on patterned fabric and plush pillows nearby, while faint text across the image speaks to unconditional love, turning the stillness into something deeply intimate and tender.

Codi Dreaux from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

Codi Dreaux from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

Another image showed the cartoon version of the baby, a wide-eyed little girl with bandages on her cheeks, wrapped in fur and pink hues, surrounded by clouds, flowers, and a rainbow, part fairy tale, part prayer.

Nothing is explained. And that silence is what makes it ache.

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Codi Dreaux from a post. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

Codi Dreaux from a post. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

Strength Inside Fragility

As the Stories continued, the tone deepened. A baby in a knit hat and pastel layers sits cradled in an adult's loving arms, cheeks marked by medical tape, eyes sparkling with curiosity, strength glowing louder than fragility.

Codi Dreaux, from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

Codi Dreaux, from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

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Another image showed the baby sitting upright in a crib, nasal tube in place, fingers tucked into a sleeve, eyes alert and fearless. It's impossible not to pause here, because this photo tells a story of fight, not surrender.

Codi Dreaux sits in a crib while a hand holds her, from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

Codi Dreaux sits in a crib while a hand holds her, from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

A Family Holding Each Other Up

Cori's fiancé, Wayne, shared his own Stories, offering another window into those short but powerful moments of life. Wrapped in a plush hooded robe, the baby lies calm and alert, tiny hands folded as quiet strength hums beneath the softness.

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Baby Codi Dreaux in a hooded robe, from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/wayneduece

Baby Codi Dreaux in a hooded robe, from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/wayneduece

In another frame, big, expressive eyes stare straight ahead as a small finger hovers near parted lips, innocence and resilience captured in a single breath. She wore a pink blouse with the words "daddy girl" written on it.

Baby Codi Dreaux in a shirt that says daddy girl," from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/wayneduece

Baby Codi Dreaux in a shirt that says daddy girl," from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/wayneduece

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The final image shows the baby asleep on Wayne's chest, pink layers rising and falling together, a moment of peace that now feels sacred.

Baby Codi Dreaux asleep on her father's chest, from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/wayneduece

Baby Codi Dreaux asleep on her father's chest, from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram Story/wayneduece

The Image That Said Everything

One image, now circulating widely, became the emotional centerpiece of the farewell. Cori and Wayne stood close, leaning into one another beside a pastel pink car. Across the hood of the car, gold-lettered words read: "The Princess has arrived in heaven… Codi Dreaux."

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The pink car Cori Broadus and Wayne Deuces had for their daughter, Codi Dreaux's memorial service,  from a post dated February 8, 2026. | Source: Instagram/usweekly

The pink car Cori Broadus and Wayne Deuces had for their daughter, Codi Dreaux's memorial service, from a post dated February 8, 2026. | Source: Instagram/usweekly

Wayne wore a light beige jacket over a white shirt, tan trousers, white sneakers, and a soft pink scarf, his head bowed gently toward Cori.

Cori stood grounded in a brown two-piece suit over a white top, oversized black sunglasses, pink fuzzy slippers, and a small pink handbag.

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When the Images Took on New Meaning

By Saturday, February 7, 2026, the meaning behind the images showing the Pink car could no longer be delayed. That was the day Cori and Wayne held a memorial service for their little girl, according to People, which reported on the service.

Friends and family mourn with Cori Broadus. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

Friends and family mourn with Cori Broadus. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

Friends and family gathered, embracing one another outdoors, heads touching, shoulders pressed together, grief and gratitude carried side by side. Wayne reportedly wrote over the image, "We love you forever, baby girl," adding, "LongLiveCodiDreaux," as reported by Us Weekly.

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Cori Broadus's friends and family embracing each other. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

Cori Broadus's friends and family embracing each other. | Source: Instagram Story/princessbroadus

A Quiet Confirmation

Days after the death and burial of their child, Cori makes another post releasing more photos from the day.

On February 9, 2026, Cori shared a post that quietly confirmed what many had begun to fear.

Alongside a carousel of deeply personal images, she wrote, "part of me went with you, my girl for life." The images that once felt tender now feel devastating.

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Friends and family embrace Cori Broadus during the memorial service for baby Codi Dreaux, from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram/princessbroadus

Friends and family embrace Cori Broadus during the memorial service for baby Codi Dreaux, from a post dated February 9, 2026. | Source: Instagram/princessbroadus

The Absence Everyone Noticed

As the images spread, so did the questions. Many followers began pointing out someone they did not see in any of the funeral photos: Snoop Dogg. Comments flooded in almost immediately. One Instagrammer wrote, "Condolences. but why is your father at the olympics when this tragicity took place [sic]."

Another asked bluntly, "Why wasn't Snoop at her funeral?!" followed by, "But he's at the Olympics?"

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On Facebook, reactions echoed the same confusion, "Rest in peace little one. Isn't Snoop in Italy for the Olympics??" while another added, "Its very hard when you lose a baby. Its even harder on her when she has to bury her daughter."

What We Know and What We Don't

Photos show Snoop attending Olympic-related events in Italy around the same time as the memorial service. One image places him in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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Snoop Dogg watches the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy on February 8. | Source: Getty Images

Snoop Dogg watches the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy on February 8. | Source: Getty Images

Another photo captures him reacting as an honorary coach for Team USA. He also shared a video from Milan less than 24 hours ago, captioned, "😂😂😂😂 just Anotha day in 🇮🇹."

However, there has been no confirmation that Snoop intentionally missed the funeral, nor has he made any statement about the timing. At this point, his absence from the photos appears just that, an absence, not an explanation.

Snoop Dogg, honorary Team USA coach, reacts after Lindsey Vonn’s crash during the women’s downhill at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on February 8. | Source: Getty Images

Snoop Dogg, honorary Team USA coach, reacts after Lindsey Vonn’s crash during the women’s downhill at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on February 8. | Source: Getty Images

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A Goodbye That Still Echoes

What remains undeniable is the love surrounding Codi Dreaux in every image. From hospital cribs to pink clouds, from tight embraces to gold-lettered farewells, this was a life that mattered deeply.

And as the photos continue to circulate, they do more than spark debate. They remind everyone watching that behind the headlines, a family is still grieving, one image at a time.

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While questions later surfaced around Snoop Dogg's absence from the memorial photos, his public support for Cori came earlier, captured in a quiet Instagram post shared just hours after the family’s devastating loss, long before the farewell images began to circulate.

Snoop Dogg, 54, showed public support for his daughter Cori Broadus, 26, following the death of her baby girl last week. The rapper shared the tender moment on Instagram on Saturday, January 31, 2026, just hours after Cori revealed the heartbreaking news herself, and it now has over 20,000 comments.

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A Father's Support Caught in One Frame

The post itself was simple, but that simplicity is precisely what made it so striking. Snoop uploaded an image of himself standing with Cori and his sons, Corde, 31, and Cordell Broadus, 28, presenting a united family during an incredibly painful moment.

Cori wore a black outfit layered under a dark gray sweater jacket. Her brothers appeared in light gray sweatpants and sleeveless white shirts, flanking her, while Snoop grounded the group shot in the middle, like a true father figure, wearing a plaid shirt and black durag.

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Although it was most likely taken at a different time, as Cori can be seen smiling, the image is still a powerful show of support. Additionally, instead of words, Snoop opted for symbols with the caption "💖🙏🏾."

That photo didn't exist in isolation. It came after months of emotional updates from Cori, who had already brought followers along on an intense and vulnerable journey into motherhood.

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A Fragile Beginning Filled With Hope

Cori first announced the arrival of her daughter in late February 2025 with a black-and-white photo that instantly captured attention. The image showed only her baby's tiny foot, typical for most parents, but the caption revealed that this wasn't a normal birth.

Snoop Dogg's daughter said that Codi was born at 25 weeks' gestation. It was an overwhelming time for her, full of emotion and self-blame, but she leaned heavily on faith during the terrifying experience.

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In her Instagram Stories at the time, Cori offered more insight into what led to the premature birth. She explained that she had undergone an emergency C-section after visiting the doctor for what she thought was minor discomfort.

However, physicians ultimately diagnosed her with HELLP syndrome, a life-threatening pregnancy complication. Cori also recounted that doctors told her she was fortunate to come in when she did because waiting longer could have had devastating consequences.

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And for a while, it seemed like the hardest part was behind her. On January 6, 2026, Cori posted a quiet moment that felt like a victory after months of fear.

"She's home. 🤍 Thank you for every prayer, every message, every ounce of love. God heard them all. 🕊️✨," she wrote. The image showed Cori in bed with her baby, a moment that now feels especially heavy, as it was the last photo shared of Codi before her passing.

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After revealing the heartbreaking news, Cori also paid tribute to Codi, uploading a short sequence of images to her Instagram Stories. With little explanation, the posts allow the weight of her grief to unfold gradually.

Cori Broadus poses with her father, rapper Snoop Dogg, and her mother, Shante Broadus, at a red carpet premiere in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

Cori Broadus poses with her father, rapper Snoop Dogg, and her mother, Shante Broadus, at a red carpet premiere in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

The images began with a black-and-white photo of Cori lying beside her baby. She positioned her body protectively around the child, and text over the image conveyed the grief of a mother mourning her daughter.

Cori Broadus lies beside her newborn daughter in a black-and-white image | Source: Instagram/princessbroadus

Cori Broadus lies beside her newborn daughter in a black-and-white image | Source: Instagram/princessbroadus

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Another image showed a close-up of the baby's hand resting against Cori.

A close-up shows the baby daughter of Cori Broadus resting her hand against her mother's body | Source: Instagram/princessbroadus

A close-up shows the baby daughter of Cori Broadus resting her hand against her mother's body | Source: Instagram/princessbroadus

The final image appeared to have been taken in a hospital room. Cori held her newborn as medical tubing and equipment remained visible. Text accompanying the photo reflected disbelief and emotional shock as she processed what had happened.

Cori Broadus cradles her newborn in a hospital room, with medical tubing and equipment visible in the background | Source: Instagram/princessbroadus

Cori Broadus cradles her newborn in a hospital room, with medical tubing and equipment visible in the background | Source: Instagram/princessbroadus

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Cori's Partner Also Makes a Tribute

Wayne Deuce also shared his grief on the same platform. One image showed Wayne standing beside their baby in what appeared to be a hospital room. Equipment was visible nearby, suggesting the post was taken during the baby's care.

Wayne Deuce stands beside his baby during a hospital stay | Source: Instagram/wayneduece

Wayne Deuce stands beside his baby during a hospital stay | Source: Instagram/wayneduece

In another post, Wayne reshared a message from someone he knows. It showed a plain black screen with text expressing prayer, love, and emotional support for him and Cori.

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Codi was Snoop Dogg's eighth grandchild, and though her life was heartbreakingly short, the love surrounding her was undeniable. That love is frozen in the photos, which now carry even deeper meaning for those who scroll back and really look.

Wayne Deuce reshared a black screen with a message expressing support for Cori Broadus | Source: Instagram/wayneduece

Wayne Deuce reshared a black screen with a message expressing support for Cori Broadus | Source: Instagram/wayneduece

In the end, the images tell a story that words never fully could. They capture love before loss, strength in fragility, and a family holding on to one another through unimaginable grief.

As they continue to circulate, they stand not as speculation or spectacle, but as a quiet testament to a life that mattered deeply—and to the love that will always surround baby Codi Dreaux.

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