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| Kanye West's Mother Dies | |
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| Topic Started: Nov 12 2007, 11:45 AM (69 Views) | |
| JuJu | Nov 12 2007, 11:45 AM Post #1 |
 
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[size=5]Donda West, Noted Scholar And Kanye's Mother, Dies At 58[/size] Former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department died Saturday, reportedly from surgery complications. By Shaheem Reid and Jayson Rodriguez Donda West, the mother of Kanye West and former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department, passed away Saturday, according to a spokesman for the family. She was 58. According to multiple sources, West was in Los Angeles and her death may have been the result of complications from a surgical procedure; Patricia Green, Dr. West's publicist, told CNN on Monday (November 12) that the surgery was cosmetic but did not provide further details. Although widely known as the mother of Kanye, Dr. West was a noted scholar and an active college professor for 31 years; she left the profession in 2004 to assist with Kanye's career, according to her biography on the Web site of the Kanye West Foundation, an educational nonprofit of which she was chair. She was also chief executive of West Brands, the parent company of her son's businesses. She began her teaching career in the early 1970s at Brown College in Atlanta and began working at Chicago State University in 1980, according to the site; she was also a Fulbright Scholar, among other awards. Dr. West raised Kanye in the Chicago area along with her husband, from whom she separated when Kanye was 3. She also recently published a book dedicated to her son titled "Raising Kanye: Life Lessons From the Mother of a Hip-Hop Star." The book and subsequent interviews have left little question about the source of Kanye's outspoken nature. The importance and influence Dr. West had in her son's life is profound. When Kanye appeared on MTV News' "You Hear It First" in 2003, one of his first rhymes was about his mother — he dropped to his knees during the performance to get his point across. Those rhymes later turned up in a full-blown dedication to her, Late Registration's "Hey Mama." "Hey Mama, I wanna scream so loud for you/ 'Cause I'm so proud of you/ Let me tell you what I'm about to do ... I appreciate what you allowed for me, I just want you to be proud of me." Kanye has dropped references to his mom on all of his albums. Kanye's love for his mom was undoubtedly reciprocated tenfold, not only did Dr. West act as in part as a co-manager, she was also his biggest cheerleader, appearing at many events throughout his career. At the Video Music Awards in September, she was in Kanye's suite at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, joining in the party and wearing the white shades celebrating his show. She also attended his 30th birthday party in New York last summer and his appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." A spokesman for Kanye West released this brief statement when contacted by MTV News. "The family respectfully asks for privacy during this time of grief." |
[size=9]REMEMBERING AALIYAH DANA HAUGHTON [/size]
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| JuJu | Nov 12 2007, 11:46 AM Post #2 |
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I know this is gonna devasate him...they are so close. Everything he has revolves around her... she's his manager, chair of his charity, etc. Can't believe she died so young. I hope that it wasn't due to this alleged tummy tuck. Hope this isn't Kanye's downfall..he's a great artist. Don't want to see him using drugs,etc as an outlet to get over this pain. I'm just glad she got to see his accomplishments |
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[size=9]REMEMBERING AALIYAH DANA HAUGHTON [/size]
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| ~angel~ | Nov 12 2007, 01:00 PM Post #3 |
 
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thats messed up...i know he is going through alot right now...i feel for him..... |
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| DramaDrita | Nov 12 2007, 01:11 PM Post #4 |
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I am really feeling sorry for Kanye because he has always talked about how close he and his mom are. I just hope that these media outlet will give him the space that he needs to grieve. I think that they overstep their boundaries a lot. |
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| BAPS | Nov 12 2007, 08:28 PM Post #5 |
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Yeah I heard it was due to complications with her plastic surgery 
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| Leasha | Nov 13 2007, 12:22 AM Post #6 |
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Wow that is really sad. I will pray for him and his family. |
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| nycdipsetqueen1026 | Nov 13 2007, 06:32 PM Post #7 |
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yea...i still can't believe it..i know kanye is going crazy rite now cuz him n his mom was real close R.I.P i've been praying 4 him n his family hopefully he can get through his |
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| ~angel~ | Nov 15 2007, 12:04 AM Post #8 |
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for real...he always talked about her.....i hope he and his fam will pull through strong |
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| ArkansasShawT | Nov 19 2007, 10:12 AM Post #9 |
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Super late....yeah I know!! I know is hurting right!! It is still such a big shock to me!!! Praying their family!! |
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| naskiecenye | Dec 1 2007, 11:13 PM Post #10 |
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i still cant believe it |
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