Kanye West's Mom Dies

kanye West's mom Dies
Such sad news.

Kanye West's mother, Donda West, died Saturday in L.A., reports People.com. No other details regarding the tragedy were released.

Donda, 58, was once Kanye's manager, and the two were extremely close. The rapper even wrote song about his mom, "Hey Mama," in which he paid tribute to her for raising him on her own. She liked the tune so much she used it as her cell phone ring tone.

"She always gave me support," Kanye said. "A lot of parents don't train their kids to think."

Donda released a book in May, Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar detailing her life as the rapper's mom.

"Kanye likes to think as a hobby and speak his own mind. He was always like that," Donda told InStyle earlier this year. "He came out of the womb looking like he had that attitude."

So sad.

UPDATE:
Donda's publicist told BBC News she passed away "as the result of complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure," but gave no more details. The rep said the family "asks for privacy during this time of grief."
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jojo said:

I am so sorry to hear ,keep the faith Kanye I know it must be difficult.

Susan said:

I'm so sorry for your loss. Blessed be.

toni beckett said:

May the Lord Bless her heart and soul. You will continue to prosper from her teachings and blessings.

Rose_218 said:

RIP, Mama West.

working girl said:

On CNN.com they are reporting that she died during a "cosmetic procedure"...aka plastic surgery!

Shatalla said:

May the Lord strengthen you in your time of need. My prayers are with you.

No Respect said:

working girl you are a class A b***h, where is your heart. It doesn't matter what she passed away from, it just goes to show what kind of cold hearted b***h you are. DB already added a footnote at the end with details of the death, your heartless comment was not needed. Couldn't you just leave your condolences and leave it at that? Like I said what a class A b***h you are.

On Topic: My condolences to Kanye West and family. May God give you the strength you need to get through these trying times.

What The? said:

No respect, working girl doesn't have the ability to show sympathy. You will find her comments very dis tasteful and borderline psychotic, you have to over look her, she will have to answer for her black heart in front of a bigger judge...just wish I could be there when it happens.

To the West family. My prayers are with you and your family. God will give you strength, all you have to do is pray and believe your prayers will be answered.

working girl said:

geez! calm down people!

I posted BEFORE they put up that footnote!

And please point out exactly what I said taht was so insensitive? I made NO judgement and in fact made NO comment about his mom at all apart from adding in a detail that at that time had not been put up by DB!

Seems to me that someone just needs any excuse to unload the dirty words and hateful comment in their OWN heart for no reason at all!!

Stephanopoulos said:

My heart goes out to the West family.

wtf? said:

While it is very sad that she died I wonder what plastic surgery could possibly be worth risking (and losing) your life for?

crystal said:

am so sorry for your loss kayne just keep your head up and stay thinking postive and god will be with you.

crystal said:

am so sorry for your loss kayne just keep your head up and stay thinking postive and god will be with you.

crystal said:

am so sorry for your loss kayne just keep your head up and stay thinking postive and god will be with you.

crystal said:

am so sorry for your loss kayne just keep your head up and stay thinking postive and god will be with you.

crystal said:

am so sorry for your loss kayne just keep your head up and stay thinking postive and god will be with you.

crystal said:

am so sorry for your loss kayne just keep your head up and stay thinking postive and god will be with you.

crystal said:

am so sorry for your loss kayne just keep your head up and stay thinking postive and god will be with you.

crystal said:

am so sorry for your loss kayne just keep your head up and stay thinking postive and god will be with you.

crystal said:

am so sorry for your loss kayne just keep your head up and stay thinking postive and god will be with you.

callingyouout said:

No Respect and What The? are the same stupid person!
honey next time you answer your own post do try to change your format and style just a little

No Respect said:

working girl you have posted twice on this particular story but not once have you offered your condolences. For God's sake the man lost his mother, doesn't matter how it was done. I bet you wake up every morning thinking of ways to degrade people. Not only are you heartless, you are an idiot. May God Bless you, because you are going to need it. Again my prayers are with Kanye West and family but especially you working girl.

No Respect said:

calling you out....or is it working girl. Not going to waste my energy on an imbecile. So what IF me and What The? are the same person? Do that mean you are gonna win a Nobel Peace Prize for your discovery? Get a life and stick to the topic at hand.

working girl said:

Just because I didnt put up any condolences on a gossip blog doesnt make me a bad person and just because you put up your "condolences" for a complete stranger on a gossip site doesnt make you a good person!

anyway, I doubt how sincere your condolences really are if in the same breath you going to judge and launch such a hate-filled diatribe on a complete stranger!!

No Respect said:

Your right it doesn't make me a good person, however judging by comments you have posted previously does show that you are heartless and have delusions of grandeur. And you don't have to know someone to offer condolences and prayer. You wouldn't know that having a black heart and all. Try this: Be nice. Bet if you do, you'll get a good nights rest.

working girl said:

hmm so lets see you are basically just attacking me today because you have no other way to spend your day?

and you keeping record of all my posts?

and then judging a complete stranger based on some internet posting?

...interesting...

No Respect said:

Sometimes you don't have to know someone to know what kind of person they are. Character can be judged by the things you say. In any case, unlike you I have a life and I will sign off now because quite frankly, you bore me and I feel so totally sorry for you. If you weren't as stupid as you sound, then you would know that DB keeps a record of all your post (Duh!) and yes it is interesting knowing that now your panties are in a wad, over some stranger letting you know how black hearted you are...and I haven't even had the displeasure of meeting you face to face.....but your courage comes from posting hateful, worthless, cowardly, comments, it is said the way you talk about others is the reflection of how you feel about yourself. Now run along, I am sure you have others to degrade in order to make yourself feel good. May God Bless.

working girl said:

Lets see...

YOU started attacking my post, YOU have written multiple messages attacking me today and then YOU are going to call me hateful!

Read what YOU wrote!

Im not sure God would want you putting his name in your mouth with all the stuff you wrote today!

No Respect said:

God Bless you working girl. It has been fun.

No Respect said:

I guess that would be between me and God huh?

So Sorry said:

God Bless you and your family.

Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker said:

No respect and working girl. Congratulations for turning a topic of someones poor mother passing away into your little catfight. Classy! Although I do despise working girl.....

Poor mama West. May her soul rest in heaven with Him and my deepest sympathy to Kanye and the rest of the West family.

No Respect said:

My deepest apologies for turning this blog into my personal attack on working girl. Just glad to know I am not the only one she rubs the wrong way.

. said:

TMZ has learned that just weeks before Donda West died, a plastic surgeon refused to perform procedures on her because of a health condition that could have led to a heart attack.

We've learned Beverly Hills physician, Dr. Andre Aboolian, was set to perform a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Ms. West, but told her she needed to get clearance from an internist whom Dr. Aboolian recommended. We're told West never went to that doctor, and subsequently had the procedures performed -- but not by Dr. Aboolian.

!! said:

What does the cause of death have to do with the fact that she has passed away and her family needs prayers, not a bunch of anonymous people specualting what, when, why and where. God Bless Kanye and his family is this time of sorrow.

just a thought said:

because her death was preventable and happened because she was too vain and wanted plastic surgery despite being told she was not healthy enough for the procedure

Idiots on DB said:

just a thought.....or is it working girl? that sounds like something you would post. I hope that one of you evil thinking witches go through some type of heartache so people you don't even know will sit back and say how stupid you were. Damn, the woman died, how she died should only be of concern to her family not a bunch of witches that have nothing better to do than sit on a blog day in and day out. You ***ts need to get a life.

just a thought said:

can anybody post without *you* harrassing them?no I'm not working girl but don't you have anything better to do than sit on this blog stalking people all day long? you have been at it all day take a break or something

heather said:

Sorry for his loss, and no disrespect intended, but what a stupid way to die.

Unless there is a major medical necessity for surgery, something that is really life changing, then it is simply not needed. She could have lived for 30-40 more years assuming she was in good general health. What was a waste.

oooopppppsssss said:

Just goes to show you, Vanity can get you a dirt nap.

See You All In Hell said:

Prayers go out to Kanye West and his family.

You haters even to the dead, see you all in hell.

dr said:

I HAVE LOST LOVED ONES AND I TRULY FEEL FOR KANYE, but when you put ego,fame,money, power ahead of all else, God does have a way of grounding you. Then all of the other bullshit becomes a lot less important. Hopefully Kanye works thru this and finds out what's really important in his life. It sure isn't fame and money.

stillone said:

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I N F I N N I T I said:

KANYE IS A VERY TALENTED MAN
IM SURE HIS MOTHER CAN STILL SEE HIM
SHE LEFT THIS PLANET AT A TIME
WHERE KANYES WORLD IS SHINING
LOSING A PERSON U LOVE IS HARD
LIFE IS HARD
BUT WHAT COMES AT THE END
IT MAKES U REALIZE THAT LIFE IS WORTH IT
THERES A MESSAGE IN ALL OF THIS
U MAY THINK U R TURNING BACK TIME WITH PLASTIK SURGERY
BUT ALL U R REALLY DOING
IS LOSING THE FUTURE

I N F I N N I T I said:

KANYE IS A VERY TALENTED MAN
IM SURE HIS MOTHER CAN STILL SEE HIM
SHE LEFT THIS PLANET AT A TIME
WHERE KANYES WORLD IS SHINING
LOSING A PERSON U LOVE IS HARD
LIFE IS HARD
BUT WHAT COMES AT THE END
IT MAKES U REALIZE THAT LIFE IS WORTH IT
THERES A MESSAGE IN ALL OF THIS
U MAY THINK U R TURNING BACK TIME WITH PLASTIK SURGERY
BUT ALL U R REALLY DOING
IS LOSING THE FUTURE

marisa said:

I am so sorry kanye i know she was your rock

marisa said:

I am so sorry kanye i know she was your rock

I N F I N N I T I said:

there was a time
when i was urs
and u were mine

in this world
we were in luv
we could never ever get enough

where do we end
where do we start
pick up the peices of a broken heart
where are u now
where did u go
i guess ill never ever
really know

working girl said:

hey No Respect!

why aren't you tearing into the other posters that are not posting condolences are are ACTUALLY saying things about Kanye's mom (which I didn't)

Guess you are only out stalking me huh?

QUIET_ASSKEPT said:

MY HEART & PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE WEST FAMILY.

Frank said:

Not that Im taking sides but workingirl made me think about this tragedy. Its far more reaching than just this tragic death. It is the undertone horror that is being missed here, the trend to "better" ourselves based upon the status quo of societie's view of beauty. And how unfortunate that in most cases it is woman subjugated to this view. Im sure many of you will counter me saying that anyone can do as they please with their body, and that is undeniably true. But common sense should dictate that surgery was meant to save your life from a grave injury or illness. For all procedures have a possible chance of death. So why risk your life for something as transient as beauty? When life in general is and ought to be beautiful in itself. Our body will always detoriate due to time and environment, but our spirit and soul should be what makes us who we are. Though just writing this I realize that this notion is idealistic and romantic. And unfortunately there will always be people taking that risk to become "better".

working girl said:

careful Frank- now you will have the stalker following you too just because you don't hate me!

BEING said:

I did read all the artcles and some updates: My thoughts are that a person should be happy with what GOD gave them: because he doesnt make mistakes : She wanted a tummy tuck when sit ups and goood body shaper would have did it she wanted a boob job when what she really need was a beautican and dentist and a shopping spree and maybe a fashion consultant: The person I feel bad for is KANYE he has lost his best friend and for WHAT? My question is where is her common sense? she had to be informed of the risks or did she really care? This death is senseless!!!!

Laurie said:

Oh Kanye, I am truly sorry for the loss of your "Young" Mother - may God Bless you and your Family during this trying time.

Marie said:

Sending prayers and condolences to Kanye West and his family.

Cherie said:

May God bless you and keep you at this time of sorrow and days set before you. God will strengthen you, but you must have faith and Believe that he has all power in the palm of his hands.

DAFTOPTMST said:

How did blog go from condolences to opinions about whether cosmetic surgery is wanted and or needed? you got the loot to do whatever the f**k you want to do you cant tell me if ya had the loot you wouldnt do the saaaaame dang thing. whether she was struck by lightning or told not to ride in a red car on tues. or had her cards read and was told to wear green on friday none of it matters THE WOMAN DIED, it was just her TIME! NO ONE KNOWS WHEN YOUR TICKET WILL BE PUNCHED it could have happened even if she did get clearance from her dr. what if the DOCTOR messed up? did anyone think of that? all surgery is a risk. gee-whiz!

on topic: See in me, be in me lord and may the west family be forever seated at your table and under your blessing. amen.

Frank said:

Daft. Your train of thought is akin to saying its ok to actually play Russian Roulette with 5 bullets instead of just one, because fate determines when you die. Uh... I disagree with your sentiment.

DAFTOPTMST said:

so your saying YOU choose when to die?
UH... i disagree with your sentiment right back attcha.

EVERY DAY your playing russian roulette with your life! watch when you you make that right turn today, you made it today will you make it tomorrow?

DAFTOPTMST said:

Here i am thinking you were smart....all the pity of it... im only kidding wit ya frank. we'll agree to disagree n'es pas?

Frank said:

My intellect comes to question because I disagree with you? I understant your inherent notion, that once it is our time to die, we will die. Actually we will all die regardless. My only stipulation is if we can avoid things that can be hazardous we "should" do so. I already know that even a person that plays it safe will eventually die. But is there any real reason that we should assist the Grimm Reaper in its job to claim lifes? Yes all surgeries pose a risk, that is true enough. So why risk a surgery that isn't really needed? That was my only concern with this tragic death. And I know that we all risk dying by driving and other mundane activities that we take for granted. But that doesn't mean I'm going to bungee jump over an active volcano because we only "live" once. But again, that's my choice in the end. All I wanted to convey is that its unfair that women are subjugated to such high criteria to be "beautiful", so much so to risk surgeries and extreme diet plans.

DAFTOPTMST said:

EASY BIG GUY! LOL! we are certainly subject to our own opinions. but who are we to judge what is hazardous? one mans hazard is another mans thrill. ur rite, maybe the surgery wasnt needed but elective but the truth of the matter is THE DECISION IS NOT UP TO YOU whether you wake up breathing or dead . (wake you dead? ha!) what if she survived it? we wouldnt be sitting here debating about it. i understand the issue with beauty it is unfair that women are taught to hate their bodies its sad that a woman was willing to put her life on the line to meet that image. we all say it aint gonna happen to me and we all occassionaly take riskS, if we didnt, the world and our lives would be awful boring, you gotta be prepared for the outcome. but she choose it and unfortunately she passed away. could have had the surgery and lived and got into a car wreck on the way home and died. we all have a number in that great ledger and whether ur pickin' ur nose or doin' cliff divin. look frank its ok that we dont agree i kinda like it

I N F I N N I T I said:

i hope this stops the crazy plastik surgery craze there is out there
things happen for a reason and this has happened for a reason
to learn from it

celia said:

keep faith alive Kanye,she raised you so well don't disappoint her while she's gone to a better place.

thats_life said:

why didnt she just listen to "The New Workout Plan" her own son made....? might have saved her life.

segofadiwang said:

God has chosen one of his angels from your house and hearts so please lok at this as more of a blessing rather than a tragedy, he has giving you the gift of being raised dy one of the best and loved by a warm and caring strong woman, this is what you must remember everytime you feel longly and missing her. Don't forget to give yourself time to grief and miss her till your ready to face the world. your fan Sego in SA.

thulile phakathi said:

im so sorry about your loss i can definetly relate to what you must be going through coz i recently buried mine on the 09th of november i know it might sound a bit cliche' but believe or not as 2pac's lyrics had said life goes on but i can gaurantee you nothing or no-one can ever fill in that space ever

emily said:

REST IN PEACE DONDA

rf said:

May the good Lord strengthen and keep you through your time of sorrow Kanye. Alwaws have faith in him and trust him where you cannot even trece him!

jossie said:

It is sad to loose a loved one, more so a mother (parent). Our prayers goes to West and his family.

COC-KILLA said:

I know it must be hard for you, but keep your head up, keep doing good, and live your life. Life is too short, so ENJOY IT!!!

TAZ said:

I must say that losing a parent is the worst. My sincere condolences go out to kanye and his family because the loss of your mother is the hardest thing I know because i have been through it. God does what he does for a reason. He felt like his daughter needed to be with him. I know that as long as kanye has his close family and friends he will be okay. And I know that he is in all of our prayers. We love u kanye

Donald Trump said:

Kanye West and Ellen Degeneres are good friends...

lamara said:

kanye i really feel for you no one should ever have to lose a mother. i send so much love to you+family.
i also send big texas hugs. take care

thats_life said:

Kanye West and Ellen Degeneres are good friends...
________________________________________

lol what does that have to do with anything? is he going to go on her show? are they going to hold each other and cry? kanye over his mohter and ellen over that dog.....

ms mo said:

to kanye know that you will always be blessed and GOD is not only looking out for your mother but for you as well considering you both were so close she will always be there with you watching over you and always making sure your safe at all times GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

MS MO said:

TO THATS_LIFE, HOW DARE YOU TALK ABOUT WHAT THAT MAN IS OVER YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT HIM AND WHAT HE'S GOING THROUGH MAYBE YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO LOSE A PARENT BUT I LOST BOTH OF MINES AND IT HURT SO ONLY SPEAK WHAT YOU KNOW NOT WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW

Tordue Salem said:

58 is an advanced age, so may her soul rest with God, but next is: what life did she lead? By satch

ANGEL EYES said:

people i have taken the time to read the things that some of you have posted and really you have to see from my point of veiw that there is a time and place for everything

A momment of silence for D. West...........................................................................................................................Kanye i couldnt tell you that i know what your feeling so please keep your head up and live like your mother would have wanted you to GOD BLESS You And Everyone!!!!!!!!

~mellow~ said:

Kanye.....man I do know how it feels to lose someone u luv the most!. I have lost one of my parents 8 years ago. I only remember all the good times. When u are feeling alone you can close your eyes and remember one of your favorite moment with her. It would bring sunshine to your day!...keep ur head up dawg!...she's in a better place!

~mellow~ said:

Kanye.....man I do know how it feels to lose someone u luv the most!. I have lost one of my parents 8 years ago. I only remember all the good times. When u are feeling alone you can close your eyes and remember one of your favorite moment with her. It would bring sunshine to your day!...keep ur head up dawg!...she's in a better place!

I feel you said:

Dear Kanye, I feel your pain. I too lost my MOM suddenly last thanksgiving day, tomorrow will be the first anniversary of her passing. You will get through with prayers and the grace of GOD. I send my condolences to you and your family. Be strong and may GOD bless you and your family.

deja said:

i a fan of kayne. and i've always looked up to him as my own idol. i even sometimes think that he is the male version of me. and lately i've been inspired by his last album-and that brought me closer to him (from a distance). then i heard on the radio that his mother past. it's sad because i know she was close to him. this will make him stronger. my heart goes out to him.

thats_life said:

"TO THATS_LIFE, HOW DARE YOU TALK ABOUT WHAT THAT MAN IS OVER YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT HIM AND WHAT HE'S GOING THROUGH MAYBE YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO LOSE A PARENT BUT I LOST BOTH OF MINES AND IT HURT SO ONLY SPEAK WHAT YOU KNOW NOT WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW "

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did you lose them to cosmetic surgery? i lost my mom in a routine nose job! i speak from what i know. how bout you pour your oh so important sentiments to sean taylors family. he died by thugs trying to rob his home not in some cosmetic surgery bc he had low self esteem. like someone posted earlier...vanity can get you a dirt nap.

kewane Jones said:

My heart goes out to Kanya And his family. this was a tragic experience for Kanya having to go through that, i wouldn't wish that on anyone.with God grace and mercy Kanya will be the best his mother wanted him to be so be it Kanya! you can do anything you want to do, just keep God in the trust and put him first. put your trust in God and you will see this through!

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