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November 12, 2007
Kanye West's mom dies at 58
 Kanye West's mother and former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department, 58-year-old Dr. Donda West died suddenly last night reports have confirmed.
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 today, Monday (November 12) that the surgery was cosmetic but did not provide further details.
According to AllHipHop.com, a representative from family issued the statement, "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.
Kanye's mom death has impacted her hometown in Chicago and already there is an outpouring of love.
Kendra G, a Morning Show co-host at Power 92 in Chicago shared in the rapper’s grief, "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," she said.
The Yardflex family also sends their condolence to Kanye West and his family.
Posted by yardFlex at November 12, 2007 11:52 AM
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Posted by: Wade Cameron
on November 12, 2007 12:39 PM
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Mi sorry my bredha but a so di ting run in dis Journey wi call life. Wi just haffi hold di faith and mek jah guide wi. Wishes and condolences go out to yu and yuh family.
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Posted by: TERRENCE S. K II
on November 12, 2007 03:27 PM
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THA KNIGHT FAMILY FROM RIVERSIDE CA. SEND R LUV.....ITS THA WORST TO LOSE A LOVE ONE....MY FAM IS WITH THA WEST FAM IN PRAY!........
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Posted by: warlady
on November 12, 2007 04:02 PM
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My condolences to Kanya and his family,. sad time indeed. my condolences also to the eleven year old girl who hang herself over the weekend, my heart goes out to her family
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Posted by: Jewel
on November 12, 2007 04:36 PM
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My heartfelt condolences to u Kanye. It hurts to lose a loved one and even worst to lose ur mom. U will be in our prayers.
Wow!! I was shocked to read this online last nite. So sudden. Jah kno, hol yuh head up Kanye, condolences goes out to you and your family. She's in a better place now, Jah have a bigger and better plan for her, she served her purpose while she was on Earth. Bless up to her. Sing yuh song loud fi her Kanye cause she listening.
Blessed love.
this hit home so hard i wrote a poem about. my heart goes out to all those who know loss out there. We get it. That's why we do what we do.
peace 2 u,
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Posted by: phillygirl
on November 12, 2007 07:13 PM
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this is a tragedy, not because it's kanye's mother but because anyone who has lost a loved one can emphatize. they are saying she had approached a plastic surgeon for a tummy tuck and breast reduction and got turned down because she needed to pass a physical. who knows, she may have gone ahead with the same procedures or some other procedure with another doctor. the publicists arent saying. anyhow mamma west, i hope you rest in peace. to the west family, god will help ease your grief. to everyone else please be careful because good health is better than a winning lottery ticket.
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Posted by: Joi
on November 12, 2007 09:15 PM
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Sorry for your lose Kanya. I know it's all over the news, and radio her in chicago and all over. To lose your mother is the hardest thing. I think we were all shocked. MY PRAYER GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ONE LOVE
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Posted by: cally
on November 12, 2007 10:05 PM
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Life is road where u meet up on thins like this my brother we cant run or hide from it but wen times like dis come around we have to join hand in hand and give thanks for life and move on,it might hard but jus trust in jah and u would.
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Posted by: Damenick
on November 12, 2007 10:31 PM
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Hey men I am sorry to ear about your mom. its just life we all ofto go true it.sorry man.
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Posted by: james
on November 13, 2007 04:41 AM
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Too much COSMETIC SURGERY-people must satisfy with their body and give thanks...
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Posted by: donde
on November 13, 2007 04:53 AM
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Quite tragedy R.I.P. Donda . Her really a role model fi many. Condolence fi di entire family.
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Posted by: Coral
on November 13, 2007 05:03 AM
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Kanye West, I don't know what it is like to loose a mother, but God is carrying you, He will never leave you, even when you think you are alone and the world is carrying on with its foolishness, God is cradling you with his love. I pray that God the father will continue to guide and protect every decision you make, every step you take is blessed by him. You are a product of what the father has given us humans to try and follow. Your mother will never be forgotten, Blessings to you and yours
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Posted by: Audrie
on November 13, 2007 08:01 AM
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Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. May god be with you and your family keep strong.
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Posted by: jade
on November 13, 2007 08:15 AM
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sory 2 hear such a sad news kanya mi heart goes out 2 u and nr family GOD BLESS!!!!!!
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Posted by: Nicky
on November 13, 2007 09:03 AM
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Posted by: SHERRE CARTER
on November 13, 2007 10:27 AM
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SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS ABOUT YOUR MOM ITS SO HARD .BUT GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU ARE FORSAKE YOU YOU KNOW JESUS WALKS.
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Posted by: Thomas
on November 13, 2007 01:45 PM
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I would like to extend my sympathy to Kanye and the West family in this tragic time. May God bless you and your family.
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Posted by: Eva K
on November 13, 2007 04:17 PM
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Sorry for your loss, you & your family are in my prayers
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Posted by: RENEE
on November 13, 2007 04:27 PM
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HELLO AND GOD BLESS MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN THE LOVING MEMORIES THAT WILL AWAYS BE DEAR TO YOUR HEART THE LOSS OF A MOTHER IS SOMETHING SO DEEP AND PAINFUL...BE BLESSED AND LOO TO GOD
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Posted by: Jesus M Quintero
on November 13, 2007 07:45 PM
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Stay strong my brother the fans with you, I lost my father to on 9/13/07,just whant to wish u the BEST from a good PUERTORICAN brother words can't say!!! We to feel 4 u brother take care stay strong!!!!
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Posted by: Angel
on November 13, 2007 10:06 PM
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KanYe West
The lord bless thee and keep thee
The lord make his face to shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee.
The lord lift up his countenance upon thee and give thee peace.
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Posted by: toya
on November 14, 2007 06:22 AM
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My prayers are with the West family
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Posted by: player
on November 15, 2007 09:21 PM
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Posted by: zero
on November 19, 2007 12:12 PM
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I would like to extend my sympathy to Kanye and the West family in this tragic time. May God bless you and your family.Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. May god be with you and your family keep strong.
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