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Cori Broadus, the daughter of rapper Snoop Dogg, shares her candid account of living with lupus, the impact it has had on her mental health, her journey toward recovery, and the coping mechanisms she has adopted.

Cori Broadus has opened up about her physical and mental health challenges in a heartfelt candid discussion, shedding light on her journey through lifelong illness and the support that brought her back from the brink.

In the premiere episode of the E! docuseries “Snoop’s Fatherhood: Cori & Wayne’s Story“, Cori Broadus, the 25-year-old daughter of rapper Snoop Dogg, shared her emotional story, from being diagnosed with lupus at the age of six to grappling with depression and mental health battles.

“Since a little girl, I’ve always been depressed, I’ve always been ‘why me?’ ” Cori revealed during a confessional in the December 5 episode. “Just being young and sick with lupus, it was hard. Going to the doctor’s all the time, taking blood pressure medications. So once COVID hit, I was just in a dark, deep space.”

Lupus, an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues, has no cure and presents with symptoms that mirror other illnesses, making diagnosis particularly challenging. The systemic impact of her illness and the isolation during the pandemic led Cori to a particularly low point.

“I was in a mental facility because I tried to commit suicide in 2021,” she disclosed, attributing her recovery to her fiancé, Wayne Duece. “I am so lucky to have Wayne, but still, we’re all going through something. It will be okay, and it does come with time. I feel like, when we’re in a certain space or place, it feels like the end of the world,” she added.

In her quest for healing, Cori found solace in launching her cosmetics line, Choc Factory. This venture not only served as a personal therapeutic outlet but also became a mission to uplift and empower other women.

“Choc Factory is not just a product, it’s a philosophy,” Cori explained. “We have the lip glosses, we have women coming and telling their stories and being vulnerable. It’s literally a factory to uplift women, empower women.”

Today, Cori continues to manage her lupus with a different approach. Speaking with her friend Itali Miller, she shared, “I’ve been off my medications for four or five months now. Went to the doctor and my labs looked better than ever. I’m still very, very tired, but my body doesn’t ache as much.”

Despite facing severe health crises, including a stroke earlier this year, Cori remains determined to live her life to the fullest with a more natural approach. She has opted for holistic treatments and exercises, which she says have significantly improved her well-being.

“I’ve been good, better than I’ve ever been,” Cori commented in a previous interview. “I have days where I’m sick, but I’m still blessed and able to do what I love to do and tell my story.”

Cori’s story of resilience and courage in the face of adversity serves as an inspiration to many, reminding us all that strength and support can lead us out of the darkest times.