Kanye's Mom Passes Away
Kanye West's mom and manager, Donda West, has passed away, according to various reports. The 58-year old woman's death was "the result of complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure," according to family spokesperson Patricia Green.
Dr. West was the former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department, where she had been working since 1980. She also served as chief executive of West Brands LLC, the parent company of Kanye's business ventures. In addition to that, she chaired the Kanye West Foundation, an nonprofit organization that seeks to decrease dropout rates in America's high schools.
Kanye West often rapped about his close relationship with his mother. His 2005 album Late Registration featured a song titled "Hey Mama", an ode to his mom. She was also referenced on "Never Let You Down," "Touch the Sky," and, most recently, "Big Brother."Similarly, Donda West shared details of her relationship with Kanye in her book debut, Raising Kanye: Life Lessons From the Mother of a Hip-Hop Star.
Condolences have been pouring in from Kanye's fans at his blog, Kanyeuniversity.com.Photo © Brad Barket/Getty Images
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that’s horrible. i hope kanye will be alright.
feel for the dude
rip donda west
sorry dude. that’s what life is all about; we meet to part and part to meet
ashes to ashes,r.i.p. donda…i feel you kan
I send my condolences out to Kanye West and his family. The hip-hop community and society at large has lost not only a dedicated mother and manager, but an accomplished educator. Dr. West will indeed be missed by many.
I send my condolences out to Kanye West and his family.Donda West is gone but not forgotten.
I send my condolences to Kanye & his family. My God be with you. Donda will be greatly missed for all she has done for the community. R.I.P. Donda
58 is young enough for someone to die. i hope kanye west will be alright.
man that dr should get his operating license taken away i wonder if kanye will be alright i hope he will make more albums
May God be with you Kanye. Losing a parent is a hole in your heart forever, but you will feel her with you everyday. Know that she is with you and watching over you – protecting you. When you are ready, use that strenght to honor her.
just give some one a flowers while thay can still smell them
sorry kanye for hearing that
R.I.P MUCH LOVE
let me refrase,
as kanye said you sould give flowers to someone while they could still smell them.
you(kanye) and i are almost the same with are moms, much love…dont worry,as she still with us.
r.i.p.we love mom:)
I am praying for Kanye and his family. I hope that you can get through this hard time, and come through it blessed….keepin you in my prayers
…. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Rev 21:4. Find comfort in the Lord Jesus Christ for he knows all
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