At a Glance
- Snoop Dogg now has eight grandchildren with one more on the way
- The rapper calls his grandkids “my everything” and says they each own a piece of his heart
- His oldest grandson Zion, 11, rebranded the family cereal as “Zion Loopz”
- Why it matters: Shows how the hip-hop icon has shifted priorities toward family life
Snoop Dogg has transformed from hip-hop legend to proud “Papa Snoop,” doting on eight grandchildren with another on the way. The rapper told News Of Losangeles his grandkids are now his “everything,” crediting them with reshaping his world view and inspiring new ventures.
The First Grandchild
Corde Broadus made Snoop a grandfather in 2015 when son Zion Kalvin Broadus arrived on January 14, 2015. The rapper shared the news on Instagram with a video of Corde holding the newborn, captioning it “Proud grandad. My … grandson Zion !!”
Zion struggled to pronounce “Snoop” as a toddler, calling his grandfather “Papa Noop” before graduating to “Papa Snoop.” The moniker carries deep meaning for the rapper, who told News Of Losangeles it reminds him of his own grandfather: “My grandpa was my best friend and for me to be that for my grandkids is showing that I actually did well.”
Now 11, Zion has developed his grandfather’s confidence. “My oldest grandson Zion told me he’s the biggest star in the family,” Snoop told News Of Losangeles in 2023. The youngster proved it by creating his own cereal box cover for Snoop Loopz.
Growing the Next Generation
Corde and wife Soraya Love expanded the family with daughter Elleven Love Broadus, born August 17, 2018. Soraya celebrated Elleven’s fifth birthday in 2023 by calling her “this old soul/young Queen” who “taught me how to be a mom.”
Cordell Broadus and wife Phia introduced granddaughter Cordoba Journey Broadus on March 24, 2019. The 6-year-old, nicknamed Lulu and CC, speaks French and Spanish, met soccer star Alex Morgan, and sat front row at a Chanel fashion show. “My 4 year old daughter Cordoba Journey front row at Chanel fashion show last night sittin pretty,” Cordell posted.
Tragedy struck when Corde and Soraya’s third child, Kai Love Broadus, died at 10 days old in September 2019. The couple created the Kai Heart Foundation, using his birthday annually for charitable drives. “This is why God blessed us so we can bless those in return,” Soraya wrote in March 2024.
The Younger Crew
Sky Love Broadus arrived February 20, 2021, inspiring Snoop to create children’s show Doggyland. “I created a show called Doggyland. It’s a kids’ show that I created for them because I was tired of them watching Cocomelon,” he told The Tonight Show in May 2024.
Sister Chateau Broadus joined the family March 10, 2021. The 4-year-old recently tried modeling, joining her sisters and grandfather for a Father’s Day photoshoot in matching pink tracksuits.
Symphony Sol’s arrival was announced in December 2022, though her exact birthdate remains unclear. Snoop shared rare photos of the toddler in January and October 2024.
The Newest Arrival
Cori Broadus and fiancé Wayne Duece welcomed daughter three months early in February 2025. The baby arrived at 25 weeks after Cori developed HELLP syndrome, a severe variant of preeclampsia. “Baby girl came at 25 weeks today and she’s the best!!” Cori posted, thanking doctors for intervening when she ignored symptoms she had researched on TikTok.
The high-risk pregnancy was complicated by Cori’s lupus diagnosis. “This baby is so unplanned, but we are soooooo blessed,” she initially told E! News in December 2024. Both parents and grandparents expressed excitement about the unexpected addition.
Grandfather’s Pride
Snoop told News Of Losangeles each grandchild owns a unique piece of his heart. “They all individually get a piece of my heart and they’re different,” he said in an exclusive clip. The rapper views grandfatherhood as validation of his life choices: “for me to be that for my grandkids is showing that I actually did well.”
From cereal rebranding to children’s television, the grandchildren have influenced both his personal and professional decisions. The man who once rapped “Gin and Juice” now spends his time at tea parties teaching French phrases and creating educational content for preschoolers.
Key Takeaways
- Snoop Dogg has eight grandchildren: Zion, 11; Elleven, 7; Cordoba, 6; Sky, 4; Chateau, 4; Symphony Sol; plus Kai who died at 10 days old; and Cori’s premature daughter born in February 2025
- The rapper calls his grandchildren “my everything” and says they validate his life success
- Family milestones include Zion’s cereal creation, Cordoba’s multilingual skills, and Sky inspiring the Doggyland children’s show
- The family honors late grandson Kai through annual charitable foundations
