Another terrible loss for the Snoop Dogg family, sending prayers


Rapper Snoop Dogg and his family are mourning the tragic loss of his infant grandson, Kai Love.

The baby passed away on September 25th, only ten days after his birth, as confirmed by Snoop’s son and the baby’s father, 25-year-old Corde Broadus.

Corde announced the heartbreaking news on social media with an emotional video featuring his son wrapped in a hospital blanket on Thursday.

Heartbreaking: Rapper Snoop Dogg and his family are mourning the tragic loss of his infant grandson Kai Love who died on September 25th just 10 days after being born, according to Snoop's son and the baby's father 25-year-old Corde Broadus (Pictured Corde Broadus, Snoop Dogg in 2018)
Heartbreaking: Rapper Snoop Dogg and his family are mourning the tragic loss of his infant grandson Kai Love who died on September 25th just 10 days after being born, according to Snoop’s son and the baby’s father 25-year-old Corde Broadus (Pictured Corde Broadus, Snoop Dogg in 2018)

The video showed his late son being held by his mother in the neonatal intensive care unit, while Corde’s toddler, named Eleven, gently kisses her baby brother.

In the background, family members can be heard trying to hold back their tears as they lovingly speak to the toddler and the deceased infant.

Corde captioned the post: “Kai Love 9/15/19 – 9/25/19”

“My Son Kai brought so much love and positivity into this world. His energy will live on and these 10 days of love will always be special to us.”

Sad news: Corde made the announcement on social media with a heartbreaking video of his son swaddled in a hospital blanket and a photo of the sign outside of the hospital room, on Thursday
Sad news: Corde made the announcement on social media with a heartbreaking video of his son swaddled in a hospital blanket and a photo of the sign outside of the hospital room, on Thursday

‘Let’s all cherish life and those we love while we are here. Thank you’

Corde, who is Snoop’s eldest child, also shared a photo of the sign outside of the hospital room.

It read: ‘Wed 9/25 // Kai Love // Love + Light’

'My Son Kai brought so much love and positivity into this world. His energy will live on and these 10 days of love will always be special to us. Let¿s all cherish life and those we love while we are here. Thank you'   RIP: The video appeared to show his late son being cradled by his mother in the neonatal intensive care unit while Corde's toddler named Eleven gives her baby brother a tender kiss

‘My Son Kai brought so much love and positivity into this world. His energy will live on and these 10 days of love will always be special to us. Let’s all cherish life and those we love while we are here. Thank you’

Family: Corde has two older children, a son named Zion and daughter Eleven who was in the social media video
Family: Corde has two older children, a son named Zion and daughter Eleven who was in the social media video

Corde has two older kids: his son Zion and his daughter Eleven.

The family has not yet disclosed the cause of death for Kai.

Snoop, whose actual name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., has not made any remarks regarding the death; however, his wife Shante spoke about the tragedy on social media.

In mourning: A cause of death for Kai has not yet been released by the family and Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., has not commented on the death
In mourning: A cause of death for Kai has not yet been released by the family and Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., has not commented on the death

Shante posted a video of herself dancing to Anita Baker on Instagram on Friday, expressing gratitude to those who have offered their condolences.

“Thank You For All Your Well Wishes I See And Feel Them All,” she stated.

“The Only Person That Could Get Me Thru This Mood Is #AnitaBaker #LeadMeToLove #BLE #Pafoooorm #BabyKaiLove #MamaTae.”

Emotional: Snoop's wife addressed the passing of her grandchild on social media with a video of her singing on Thursday that she dedicated to Kai
Emotional: Snoop’s wife addressed the passing of her grandchild on social media with a video of her singing on Thursday that she dedicated to Kai

On Thursday, Shante also shared a video of herself as she she tearfully sang the song The Love We Had Stays On My Mind by The Dells.

She dedicated the song to baby Kai writing in the caption ‘To My Fifth G Baby ���� Kai Love 9-15-19/9-25-19.’

Corde’s brother Cordell commented ‘Love you momma’ on the gut wrenching video.

Family: Snoop Dogg pictured in 2013 with wife Shante, daughter Cori and sons Corde and Cordell
Family: Snoop Dogg pictured in 2013 with wife Shante, daughter Cori and sons Corde and Cordell


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