Snoop Dogg’s daughter, Cori Broadus, found her partner in Wayne Duece.
In 2018, Broadus approached Duece at a party following the bash, the pair connected on social media and became friends.
“We really started to connect and build and create a friendship,” Broadus said in a February 2023 interview with Teen Vogue. “I feel like we work out so well because we became friends first … we really grew together.”
After five years of dating, Duece proposed. Broadus shared with the outlet that while she and Duece had talked about marriage before she was still surprised by the romantic gesture.
“When he proposed, I was just… I’m still in shock,” Broadus said. “I’m still processing it.”
The duo’s wedding plans hit a roadblock after Broadus, who was diagnosed with lupus at age 6, suffered from a stroke in January 2024. Since then, Broadus has been on the road to recovery with Duece by her side.
Keep scrolling to see Broadus and Duece’s relationship timeline:
2018
Broadus introduced herself to Duece at a party and they exchanged Snapchats.
“I was just being friendly,” Broadus reflected to Teen Vogue in February 2023. “I wasn’t even trying to holler at him or anything. I was being nice.”
November 2022
When Duece got down on one knee, he and Broadus celebrated the special moment with their family. Snoop shared a sweet pic of the group.
“Proud parents 💖🙏🏾💍🌹. @wayneduece @princessbroadus 🌹🙈,” the rapper captioned the snap including the couple and their future in-laws.
February 2023
Broadus and Duece began planning their trip to walk down the aisle by visiting various wedding venues, even considering tying the knot in Coachella Valley, California.
January 2024
The couple’s plans to wed were put on the back burner after Broadus suffered from a severe stroke.
“I started breaking down crying when they told me,” she wrote via her Instagram Story at the time. “I’m only 24. What did I do in my past to deserve all of this?”
April 2024
Three months after her health scare, Broadus got back to work with Duece as they worked on a new real estate project.
“I’m just so proud of us fr🥹🥹 24 & 26 and getting to it in real life fr!” she captioned an Instagram Reel of the pair setting up for an open house. “They don’t teach us this shit, we want longevity in everything that we do!”
November 2024
A new E! reality show titled Snoop Dogg’s Fatherhood: Cori and Wayne’s Story was announced, starring Snoop, Broadus and Duece . The show’s trailer showed the pair as they navigated the highs and lows of planning their wedding and Broadus’ stroke.
December 2024
Snoop revealed that he gave Broadus a generous gift for her and Duece’s nuptials.
“It’s the truth, but the only thing about this gift is she never got to open it, or she hasn’t opened it yet,” the musician said during a joint appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. “It was a million dollars for her wedding. But, Jen, I told her if it was me, my wedding would have been $100 and $900 would have gone in my pocket.”
Later that month, Broadus and Duece announced they are expecting a baby girl in 2025.
“The day I found out I was pregnant [was] Oct 28th!!” Broadus shared via her Instagram Story. “OMG I still feel like I’m dreaming.”
Duece added, “Girl dad 💗 can’t wait to meet you baby girl 🥹.”
Broadus gave birth three months earlier in February 2025.
January 2026
Ten days after Broadus and Duece’s daughter, Codi, was discharged from the NICU, she died.
“Monday, I lost the love of my life. My Codi,” Broadus wrote via her Instagram Stories.
Duece also shared a tribute to their late infant.
“I been [sic] the saddest since u left me, Codi Dreaux,” he captioned a pic with his daughter. “But, I know [you are] at peace. Daddy will always love you.”
