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.”
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Audio Bit: Kanye West- Hey Mama
COMMENTS
R.I.P Ms West. It feel like i know her personally because kanye talk about her so much. Once again R.I.P
RIP Dr. West.
R/I/P
Damn this is so sad i feel for it because i didn't know one who valued their mother so much and as i listen to "Hey Mama" i feel his pain through the words seeing as though she is dead may her so Rest In Perfect peace!!!!!!!!!!!
DAMN that fucked up my heart gooes out 2 Kanye RIP Ms. West
R.I.P.... that sucks soo bad... no one deserves to lose their mother like that in the midst of all the success he had going on..
Damn I though that was fake. Ey, much respect though cuz losin a mother is the worst feelin eva.
Its a shame this had to happen...we all know Kanyevel loved his mom dearly ya know...I hope he can heal through this safely..hes got my prayers.
shit is so sad , considering how imp and special she was for kanye , R.I.P...
r.i.p...kanye wests MAIN inspiration...hopfully he will bounce back and carry on puutin out 10/10 albums
wow i feel bad hearin bout it, imagin how kanye feel.i dunno wat else to say but R.I.P. with all respect possible
R.I.P.........
rest in peace dr. donda west, condolences go out to kanye and his family..
man that jus makes me feel sad to hear that, cuz kanye's mom is always in his lyrics,kanye jus try to keep ur head up, Ms. West rest in peace.
R.I.P Mrs,West.i just remember about my mother..R.I.P
man kanye was most likely enjoyin the good life, with all the success and basically havin everything he needs, his albums shuld be better cus of this, but all i gota say is.... R.I.P to his mother... WEN living feels harder than dyin.for me givin up is harder than trying-kanye
das hella messed up... RIP Ms. West
R.I.P. Mrs. West :-(
i feel bad for kanye because we all know how much he loves his mother and it makes u think what if u lost your mother. R.I.P. Ms. West
Damn losing your mother is probably the toughest thing a person can go through.......... my thoughts and prayers go out to the whole West family
RIP MRS. WEST YOU BIRTH THE GREATEST SON. THE FAMILY HAS MY PRAYERS
Yo Kanye should make his next album about his mom and stuff you know even though I dont know his mom RIP but yeah usb.
R.I.P. Momma West heart goes out to Kanye.
R.I.P DR. DONDA WEST MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT
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. Ms. West, Kanye hold ya head, I just lost my pops 3 weeks ago, keep it movin man make yo moms proud...
R.I.P. Pops
my condolences out to you man kepp ya head up...
stay up brah my condolences out 2 u an kanye
I wanna thank all yall for the support and R.I.P. to all those that lost loved ones, they still live with us in spirit
My prayers go out to Kanye and Wizzdom! Stay up!
thanks fam I appreciate it
Its messed up whenever someones mother passes I wouldnt wish that on anyone to lose they moms especially at only 58. RIP and may God bless Kanye and his family.
DAMN...And I remember seeing her with Kanye on TV...Its no doubt Kanye really really loved her...DAMN dats the saddest thing I heard in a long time...Kanye keep ur head up. Condolences go to the West family and also to my boy Wizzdom! Ya'll keep ur head up!
R.I.P...
damn...
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)
RIP MS. WEST!
BID SHOUT OUTS GOES TO KANYE WEST AND HIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF NEED VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST HOPEFULLY UR MOTHER WILL KEEP LIVING THROUGH YOUR MUSIC KEEP YOUR HEAD UP KANYE R.I.P. MRS. DONDA WEST YOU WILL BE MISSED
BIG SHOUT OUT TO KANYE WEST AND HIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF NEED HOPEFULLY YOUR MOTHER WILL KEEP LIVING THROUGH YOUR MUSIC AND U BECOME A STRONGER PERSON KEEP YOUR HEAD UP KANYE WEST R.I.P. MRS. DONDA WEST YOU WILL BE MISSED
damn thats really fucked up rip for his moms..no disrespect but you know now kanye west gonna go harder then ever on his tracks now just like nas lost his mom (no disrespect)rip but thats what the pain does to you i can relate cause i almost lost my moms i felt like the world was over =(
My condolences. I feel like I know her yo...and to all who lost love ones... As I read down I hadda include R.I.P Wizzdom's pops.
Sad to hear this news.RIP Dr. West.Thanx for giving us the gift of GOOD Music.
damn son r.i.p son i could only imagine how kanye duz knowin how he throw tantrums hope he dnt do wat dat nigga houston did
Rip!
R.I.P Dr. West
ya kanye is just like 50 now, i think hes gonna get evil like 50 now thats hes mama is dead
soz to hear about ya mum k west
a friend of mine had a major accident on his superbike yesterday and know this!! fucked up!!
REST IN PEACE
I FEEL LIKE I KNOW U.
RIP Ms West and Kanye I wish da best to you dis is sad.....RIP to all our lost ones
Sorry to hear that keep your head up Kanye. R.I.P Dr. Donda West.
R.I.P. at least she got 2 see her son do good an make it big
That is messed up. I really feel for Duke. Losing a parent is the worst.
R.I.P.
Poor Kanye.
rip
Kanye West's writing partner Rhymefest lamented Donda West's death Sunday in an appearance on Chicago radio station WCGI, the AP reported. "She was everyone's mom," Rhymefest said. "A spirit never dies, a spirit lasts forever."
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.
R.I.P Mrs west Kanye keep your head up
R.I.P Kanye stay mind strong 4real dude cuz that and god will get u through this... SAD ONLY 58 YEARS OLD!
R.I.P
My heart goes out to Kanye and his family..thats a tough situation to go through, but kanye keep ya head up because your momz was here to see you come up and this rap game and now u wanna of the best in the industry
rip ms west
keep ya head up ye
>>>>>>>>RIP<<<<<<<<<<< No Matter How Mad You Get At Them Its Nothin Like Losin A Mother.
man thats fucked up..... R.I.P = Ms West
Rest in Peace Ms. West. It's the greatest loss in the world when you lose what means everything. I almost lost my moms this past month & just the thought of it made me hurt immensely, so my thought & prayer go out to the West family.
damn there's nothing worse than loosing a mom
R.I.P... KEEP YO HEAD UP YE
R.I.P. Dr West
R.I.P baby, R.I.P
Aint nothing harder than losing the person who rised you, esp when you love your mother as much as Kanye do. My thoughts are wid Kanye's family, lets hope they can meet again in the after-life.
RIP Dr West
R.I.P MS. WEST, I'LL PRAY FO KANYE
R.I.P MS WEST
Life Goes On -2pac-
R.I.P. Donda West. I can't even imagine what he's going through...
Imagine 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.
R.I.P Dr. West. It makes me value my mother even more. Kanye, keep doing ya thing. even though this is sad, don't let nothing stop u. There is only a few rappers that speak from their heart now days. N u 1. R.I.P Dr. West
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE WEST FAMILY ILL BE KEEPING THEM IN MY PRAYERS. REST
IN
PEACE
~DR. WEST~
R.I.P show love i know wat it is to have lost ma nigga or a friend but ma mother ...that shit is krazy b god forbid...R.I.P
R.I.P.
R.I.P. Ms. West Thanks For Raisin A Great Person To Bring Us Great Music. R.I.P Forever.
My moms died wen I wuz 3 months so I don't no wat it feel like but he put sum serious feeling into da song. So RIP Dr.West and keep yo head up Kanyeezy
ma ma my mama....kanye...ur my boy..dropout or not..i feel u...all the way...peaceout..i got u in L.A..HOLL.A