Snoop Dogg’s grandson tragically passed away last week, 10 days after his birth.
And now the rapper’s son and father of the child, Corde Broadus, has thanked his followers for their support while explaining he had found peace with the situation.
The 25-year-old took to social media on Saturday to say his child ‘did all he needed to do in his 10 days here on earth.’
Moving on: Snoop Dogg’s son, Corde Broadus, thanked everyone for their support on Saturday, following the death of his 10-day old baby. He added that he had found some peace in the situation
‘Thank you for all the condolences. I think we missed the biggest lesson tho. My son did all he needed to do in his 10 days here on earth. He has now graduated and continuing to do work,’ he began the lengthy post.
‘He died in my arms and that feeling of energy will never leave me. Kai wants all of you to kno he’s doing great and wants to continue to inspire those who light is dim.’
‘It makes perfect sense to me why 2 spiritual loving and healing people like me and Soraya was given an angel like Kai and now we will use his energy to raise 11 to the best person she can be for ALL of us.’
His spirit lives on: ‘Thank you for all the condolences. I think we missed the biggest lesson tho. My son did all he needed to do in his 10 days here on earth. He has now graduated and continuing to do work,’ he began the lengthy post
Corde continued to explain that his partner Soraya was doing well following the tragic loss.
‘Life is beautiful y’all and I want y’all to kno Soraya is at peace and is moving forward with huge smiles and A little baby running around thinking she grown.
‘Jus want to use my spotlight for happiness and growth and not anything less than. Thank you! Now let’s get back to our soul purpose – Kai Love.’
Mama: Corde continued to explain that his partner Soraya was also doing well following the tragic loss
Family: Corde complimented the post with photos from Eleven’s first birthday party last month
Corde complimented the post with photos from daughter Eleven’s first birthday party last month.
Their first-born turned one on August 17, and dressed in blue to match her mama at her party in the park.
The post comes as the baby sadly died on September 25th just 10 days after being born.
Corde made the announcement on social media with a heartbreaking video of his son swaddled 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)
The video appeared to show his late son being cradled by his mother in the neonatal intensive care unit while Eleven gives her baby brother a tender kiss.
Loved ones are heard in the background choking back tears and sweetly talking to the toddler and infant.
In the caption, Corde wrote: ‘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
‘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’
Family: Corde has two older children, a son named Zion and daughter Eleven who was in the social media video
Corde has two older children – son, Zion, and daughter Eleven.
A cause of death for Kai has not yet been released by the family.
Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., has not commented on the death, however, his wife Shante addressed 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
Shante shared a video of herself dancing to Anita Baker on Instagram on Friday and thanked those that have reached out to offer condolences.
‘Thank You For All Your Well Wishes I See And Feel Them All,’ she wrote.
‘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
Thank You For All Your Well Wishes I See And Feel Them All,’ Shante wrote on social media Friday
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