Cori Broadus, the 25-year-old daughter of hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg, has officially stepped into motherhood, welcoming her first child, a baby girl, three months earlier than expected. Despite the premature birth, Cori is embracing motherhood with strength and gratitude, sharing her journey with the world.
Cori took to Instagram to announce her daughter’s arrival, posting a black-and-white image of the newborn’s tiny foot. Her caption was filled with raw emotion, reflecting the ups and downs of an unexpected early delivery. “The princess arrived at 6 months. I’ve cried and cried, I’ve compared and compared, blaming myself that I wasn’t able to give her all that she needed. But no matter what, God always shows me that I’m His Child! Baby girl came at 25 weeks today and she’s perfect as ever!” Her words resonated with many, shedding light on the emotional and physical toll of a high-risk pregnancy.
Cori has battled lupus since she was six years old, making her pregnancy inherently high-risk. However, things took a dangerous turn when she developed HELLP syndrome, a severe pregnancy complication that affects the liver and blood. Characterized by hemolysis (breaking down of red blood cells), elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count, HELLP can be fatal if not caught in time.
Initially, Cori thought she was just experiencing a bad case of gas. However, as the discomfort worsened, she decided to seek medical attention, an instinct that ultimately saved her and her baby’s life. In a candid social media post, she revealed how close she was to a medical emergency. “If I would’ve waited a couple of days, we probably wouldn’t be here,” she admitted.
Cori’s fiancé, Wayne Deuce, has been by her side through every challenge. The couple, who announced their pregnancy in December 2024, had been open about their excitement despite the unexpected news. “This baby is so unplanned, but we are soooooo blessed,” Cori previously shared. Their joy, however, was met with the harsh reality of medical complications, but Wayne remained a solid source of support.
The Broadus family is celebrating their newest addition, and Cori’s parents, Snoop Dogg and his wife, Shante Broadus, are overjoyed. Although Snoop initially hoped for a grandson, he has embraced his granddaughter with love and excitement. This baby marks Snoop Dogg’s eighth grandchild, further expanding the Broadus legacy. While the rap icon is known for his laid-back West Coast persona, he has always been a dedicated family man. Over the years, he has frequently expressed how much fatherhood and now grandfatherhood mean to him.
Cori’s story sheds light on the realities of high-risk pregnancies, the importance of medical awareness, and the emotional weight of bringing a premature baby into the world. Her openness about her experience with HELLP syndrome is also bringing attention to a condition that many women may not be familiar with.
