Breaking News: Kanye West’s Mother Dies Suddenly - Wu-Tang Corp. - Official Site of the Wu-Tang Clan

MR HIP HOP HEAD · 11-11-2007, 07:24 PM

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Dr. Donda West, Kanye West’s mother, suddenly died last night, individuals close to the rapper confirmed.

The cause of death was not released immediately, but she was reportedly in the Los Angeles area when she died. Early reports suggest Dr. West's death may have been the result of some form of surgical procedure. Those reports have not been confirmed.

She was 58 years old.

A representative for the rapper told AllHipHop.com, "The family respectfully asks for privacy during this time of grief."

Kanye West chronicled his love for his mother in “Hey Mama,” a song from his 2005 album Late Registration.

In the song, Kanye raps, “(Hey Mama), I wanna scream so loud for you, cuz I'm so proud of you / Let me tell you what I'm about to do, (Hey Mama) / I know I act a fool but, I promise you I'm goin back to school /I appreciate what you allowed for me
I just want you to be proud of me (Hey Mama).”

West eventually performed the song in front of his mother and Oprah Winfrey on the TV host’s highly rated show.

Although she was renown as Kanye West’s mother, Donda West had achieved much on her own.

She served as the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University, but retired to act as Kanye's manager. She was an English professor for 31 years.

Earlier this year, she released a book called Raising Kanye, which chronicled her journey of raising her son.

In an interview with AllHipHop, Dr. West said she learned from her son and vice versa.

"Looking at Kanye has made me a more courageous individual, and I already saw myself as being courageous. I believe that Kanye has broken through and gone to levels and done things that I haven’t been able to reach yet," she told AllHipHop.com. "I have 28 years to his senior so I have a lot of experience. I’ve learned to speak my mind regardless of the consequences. I’ve learned a lot having raised Kanye and being his mother."

The word of Dr. West's death has traveled fast through word of mouth, in particular her hometown of Chicago.

“'The city of Chicago is hurting for Kanye West and his family. We know how much he loved and valued his mother and we just ask other cities to join us in prayer for Kanye,” said Kendra G, a Morning Show co-host at Power 92 in Chicago.

AllHipHop.com will provide more information as details are revealed. Our condolences go out to Kanye West and the family of Dr. Donda West.

http://allhiphop.com/blogs/news/arch.../18868133.aspx

This is terrible news. My condolences to the Kanye and the West family. R.I.P. Dr. Donda West.

SilvaFistz · 11-11-2007, 07:29 PM

deepest condolences

Oztradamus · 11-11-2007, 07:30 PM

Poor Kannyeeze

*cues up Hey Mama*

R.I.P Momma West

mofo · 11-11-2007, 07:35 PM

Ouch, that sucks. And she was the closest thing to kanye west in his life. RIP.

BRONZBODY · 11-11-2007, 08:09 PM

damn sorry to hear that

rip

11th Chamber · 11-11-2007, 08:40 PM

Damn that sucks, I know they were pretty close

RIP

Marwan · 11-11-2007, 11:27 PM

God Bless her and it wont be easy but wishing Kanye strenght.....

b·baby36 · 11-12-2007, 01:41 AM

God bless her...hope he can pull thru too..

NIGHT MAYOR · 11-12-2007, 01:47 AM

rest in peace.

the meaning of life is death.

TSA · 11-12-2007, 01:50 AM

its good she lived to see her son reach the success he did. respects due

Maxxx Millisecondz · 11-12-2007, 05:10 AM

r.i.p.

cap · 11-12-2007, 07:36 AM

wow sorry to hear that

R.I.P.

Hellspawn · 11-12-2007, 08:22 AM

Rip

beautifulrock · 11-12-2007, 10:05 AM

great, I think she was the only thing that kept him from becoming a complete pretentious asshole. R.I.P. PopHop

mofo · 11-12-2007, 03:15 PM

She died due to complications of plastic surgery....

11-11-2007, 07:29 PM	#2
SilvaFistz The HighMindedLowLife Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hell Paso Posts: 1,537 Rep Power: 19	deepest condolences __________________

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Oztradamus Colores Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 5,597 Rep Power: 24	Poor Kannyeeze cues up Hey Mama R.I.P Momma West __________________

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mofo ADEPT Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 532 Rep Power: 0	Ouch, that sucks. And she was the closest thing to kanye west in his life. RIP. __________________

11-11-2007, 08:09 PM	#5
BRONZBODY Drunk Off Titty Milk!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ATX Age: 31 Posts: 4,251 Rep Power: 20	damn sorry to hear that rip __________________

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Marwan Guantanamo Bay Parolee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 632 Rep Power: 8	God Bless her and it wont be easy but wishing Kanye strenght..... __________________ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000200908259

11-11-2007, 08:40 PM	#6
11th Chamber Are U Watching Closely? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Hell.. Posts: 11,137 Rep Power: 0	Damn that sucks, I know they were pretty close RIP

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b·baby36 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto/BK Age: 27 Posts: 398 Rep Power: 8	God bless her...hope he can pull thru too.. __________________ R.I.P ODB//R.I.P BOGLE

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NIGHT MAYOR tha VIKING gawd Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: no. 1428 Age: 29 Posts: 14,480 Rep Power: 85	rest in peace. the meaning of life is death. __________________

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TSA Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 33,388 Rep Power: 0	its good she lived to see her son reach the success he did. respects due

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Maxxx Millisecondz Venemous Saliva Spit Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 566 Rep Power: 0	r.i.p. __________________ the debut album: Better 8 Than Never NOW AVAILABLE!!! coming soon to Newbury Comics!!!!! http://www.myspace.com/8bzagnojusticenopeace http://www.myspace.com/8bzabeatspage

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cap THE ILL ONE Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reppin' Italy Age: 24 Posts: 6,191 Rep Power: 31	wow sorry to hear that R.I.P. __________________

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mofo ADEPT Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 532 Rep Power: 0	She died due to complications of plastic surgery.... __________________

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