Kanye West's Mother & Manager, Donda West Dies At 58
by on November 11th, 2007
Dr. Donda West, mother and manager of rap superstar Kanye West, has died at the age of 58.
What originally started as a rumor has now been confirmed by sources close to the Chicago MC. Details are unavailable at this time, however, sources say Dr. West was in the LA area at the time of her death.
West, a retired English professor at Chicago State University, recently penned Raising Kanye: Life Lessons From the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar, which chronicled the trials and tribulations of raising the prolific rapper and producer as a single mother.
“There are a whole lot of mothers who are just as proud of their children as I am of Kanye. I am not that different from any mother that loves her son dearly” She said in a BET interview.
News of the doctor's death has traveled fast, Kendra G, a Morning Show co-host at Power 92 in Chicago released the following statement over the air.
“'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.”
We will keep you updated as details become available.
Audio Bit: Kanye West - Hey Mama
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i couldn’t even imagine the pain his familyis going through
Hey Mama
[Chorus]
(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)
[Verse 1]
I wanna tell the whole world about a friend of mine
This little light of mine and I’m finna let it shine
I’m finna take yall back to them better times
I’m finna talk about my mama if yall don’t mind
I was three years old, when you and I moved to the Chi
Late December, harsh winter gave me a cold
You fixed me up something that was good for my soul
Famous homemade chicken soup, can I have another bowl?
You work late nights just to keep on the lights
Mommy got me training wheels so I could keep on my bike
And you would give anything in this world
Michael Jackson leather and a glove, but didn’t give me a curl
And you never put no man over me
And I love you for that mommy cant you see?
Seven years old, caught you with tears in your eyes
Cuz a nigga cheatin, telling you lies, then I started to cry
As we knelt on the kitchen floor
I said mommy Imma love you till you don’t hurt no more
And when I’m older, you aint gotta work no more
And Imma get you that mansion that we couldn’t afford
See you’re, unbreakable, unmistakable
Highly capable, lady that’s makin loot
A livin legend too, just look at what heaven do
Send us an angel, and I thank you (Hey Mama)
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Forrest Gump mama said, life is like a box of chocolates
My mama told me go to school, get your doctorate
Somethin to fall back on, you could profit with
But still supported me when I did the opposite
Now I feel like it’s things I gotta get
Things I gotta do, just to prove to you
You was getting through, can the choir please
Give me a verse of “You, Are So Beautiful To Me”
Can’t you see, you’re like a book of poetry
Maya Angelou, Nicky Giovanni, turn one page and there’s my mommy
Come on mommy just dance wit me, let the whole world see your dancing feet
Now when I say Hey, yall say Mama, now everybody answer me (Hey Mama)
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I guess it also depends tho, if my ends low
Second they get up you gon get that Benzo
Tint the windows, ride around the city and let ya friends know (Hey Mama)
[Verse 3]
Tell your job you gotta fake em out
Since you brought me in this world, let me take you out
To a restaurant, upper echelon
Imma get you a jag, whatever else you want
Just tell me what kind of S-Type Donda West like?
Tell me the perfect color so I make it just right
It don’t gotta be Mother’s Day, or your birthday
For me to just call and say (Hey Mama)
[Chorus (with variations)]
R.I.P. Pops
R.I.P…
i heard about this this afternoon…
i prayed to God it was a rumour…
guess not…
thats really unfortunate… i mean, not only was she his mother… i mean, after all he’s been through… she’s been so much to him, she’s done so much for him…
my condelnces to him an his family… i hope all o y’all readin this are sympathizin with him too…
honestly, while its definately important to keep Donda in ur prayers… i think its more important to keep Kanye in ‘em… Donda’s okay… she’s in a better place… Kanye’s gonna be a nervous wreck (i mean, can u blame him?), he’s gonna need all the support he can get…
Im sure that’s what Donda woulda wanted too, right?
my prayers go out to Kanye an Donda…
R.I.P. Donda
B.I.P Kanye (Be in peace)
REST IN PEACE
I FEEL LIKE I KNOW U.
Poor Kanye.
I KNEW he ain’t write all his own stuff. Not to mention, probably help from the ROC members (Jay, Beans, & Free). Off topic, but now I finally have confirmation.
Anyhow, my condolences to he and his family during this tough time.
keep ya head up ye
R.I.P… KEEP YO HEAD UP YE
RIP Dr West
Life Goes On
2pacImagine your on the top of your career and next thing u know ya moms passes…wtf???
Just take today and everyday to appreciate all your blessings and hug your mother or loved one today.
IN
PEACE
DR. WEST