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KANYE MAKES HIS FIRST APPEARANCE SINCE HIS MOTHER’S PASSING

Sunday, November 18, 2007

UPDATE (NOV.19TH): KANYE SPEAKS ABOUT HIS MOTHER & THE MEDIA

A week after his mother’s passing, Kanye West returned to the concert stage Saturday night in Paris. Check out what a CL reader sent to us:

I’m a faithful reader of your site and i live in Paris and yesterday, during his concert over here, Kanye broke down in tears trying to perform ‘Hey Mama’ It was just sooo emotional a lot of people were also crying.

Can you please put this video in your blog? The concert was fantastic and Kanye was just amazing and he remained strong for his fans.

- LESLY NASSILA

The video is truly heartbreaking. Keep strong Kanye.

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76.

Tammy

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

I know what Kanye is going through because I lost my mom in February from Leukemia. It’s not easy trying to move on as an only child. Prayer & strong faith in God is the ONLY WAY to make it.

I thik it’s a little to soon for perform; he should wait.

Bless you Kanye & his entire family.

77.

Kesh

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

This is really sad. I felt like crying.

Kanye, keep your head up and know that your fans are with you 100% during this difficult time. Stay strong man.

R.I.P Donda West.

78.

Big Will

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Kanye keep your head up high man. Nothing can be said to ease your pain, just keep doing your thing, and know that your fans have mad love for you brotha!

79.

OKAY

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Goodness, just boo-hoo-ing like I know them personally. That is so sad and my heart goes out to him.

80.

Ms. Bmore

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

I could hardlly even watch this. It was too emotional. Kanye, I don’t know you personally, but I got mad love for you, man. I’m wondering why you didn’t cancel your performance in Paris–I’m amazed……

81.

supyall

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

that was SOOOOOOO sad. Tears welled up. They prob are making him keep his concert commitments. Two weeks, is that all you get when your mom dies. damn. this is so unfortunate. and the things we keep learing about the butcher that killed his mother, ugh. it makes it that more sad. Keep your head up boi. God bless.

82.

HateonHaterz

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Wow! I was thinking about Kanye all week. I was hoping he would take some time, relax, and don’t worry about us and performing. I worried he would continue to perform and break down on stage like this. It’s so sad!!! and being an only child like Kanye, and having such a strong bond with his Mother I knew he must feel bad. Yes, he should cry as long as he wants, and stay strong also.

Kanye, please just take care man. Take your love Alexis, and lay low and relax and get your mind, body, thoughts together. Don’t try to stay strong and keep performing for us at this time. Even if I bought a ticket for your concert at this time; I would’ve appreciate the fact that you wanted to come and perform for us, but, needed the time off.

Please Kanye, we are your fans and will always be. Take this time to get yourself together. I’m your “true fan” and I care about you. Whatever needs to be done in this moment in your life, if it’s not urgent, leave for a later date. Man, I worried about you like you were my son. I think God put Alexis back in your life to be that lady who will stay with you and comfort you always. No one can replace your Mama, but, brother I can never forget the words from your Mother’s mouth. ” I love Alexis, because she loves and cares for my son” what more can a Mother ask. I think you should always remember and cherish those words. Now, it’s you and Alexis brother. You two go and lay low. It’s too soon to try and be strong just for the sake of us fans. Anyone who doesn’t understand this, really isn’t a fan and human being at all.

Stay strong brother!!!! Your Mother died being proud of you! and you I know are very proud of her for what she always did for you.

I didn’t want to see you out so soon performing; I know you want to stay busy and be strong. Don’t!!!! It’s your Mom brother, you don’t get another one like her ever!!! Remember her for as long as you lived and want to man. Kanye brother you gave us fans a great album this year and we will always love you bro. Go and if you miss performing, perform for Alexis. I just want you to take some time off and get yourself together.

May God be please with your Mother!!! and Kanye, continue to live like she taught you. That’s how to honor her, and live life as she struggle to teach you until the day she died. May God bless you and your love ones!!!

Hate on Haterz

83.

Tjizzle

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Stay strong Kanye.

84.

SugahHoneyIcedTea

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

I was sitting here about to cry. All I can say is stay strong & I’m praying for you.

85.

NuAgenda77

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Awwww :( We love you Kanye. God will carry you through this.

86.

Lynn1

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Man I am so sorry. This was too emotional to watch.

87.

jj

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

KEEP THE FAITH…

88.

FancyFace

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

I love Kanye. God truly put him here for a reason.

89.

Latasha

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Crying is good because he’s got to get it out. There is healing through your tears. It’s alright. I know how hard it is, but you have to lean and depend on the Lord and he will bring you through! Just a word of comfort…

Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

God will be everything you need. Just trust him with everything you got.

God bless you Kanye!

90.

morena

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Kanye, you’re in my prayers. May GOD console and strenghten you.I promise it will get better. Much love!

R.I.P Dr. West

91.

I HATE FAKE ASS PEOPLE

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Most of u people on here are so fake. Getting on here every damn day downing tons of celebs with your horrible mouths {and I’m sure u all bad-talked kanye too} But now that something so emotion happends, yall wanna act all holy and concerned and shit! Keep it real. Act like this is a normal CL posting comments day…BAD TALK him like you would normally do. Don’t try to show him sympathy and respect now that something so tragic has happend in his life!
Watch….tomorrow the same people who are claiming that they keeping kanye in there “PRAYS”…are going to be the same people on here tomorrow calling ciara a man, beyonce a bitch, and rihanna a whore. Grow up, all of you!

Sorry about your mom kanye.

92.

Lihara

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

RIP DONDA WEST
We need to pray for his strength bc he will need it..this is sad for any1 to have the one that they truly love to pass away..
My prayers will be with you Kanye West

93.

Kween215

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

This needs to come down…it’s so sad. Expecially when he probably feels like he has to continue this tour against his will. He obviously is not ready yet. My heart truly goes out to him, Youtube needs to take it down.

94.

Ra the MC

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

damn i hate seeing him like this. yo your in my prayers everyday Kanye and that’s real. As you grieve, always have faith in knowing that your mother is with you, consoling you in spirit. Not to be preachy but remember that faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen. Just because you can’t see your angel, doesn’t mean she’s not there. Continue to make her proud love. Lean on God and the ones who love you, you’ll make it through.

a devoted fan
Ra

95.

vronca

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

So Sad made me cried, He is an only child and was very close to his mother. You could tell his mother had so much love for her only child. I don’t think they made hin do the concert, he probably just wanted to do something to ease away the pain, Because being all alone makes the pain more worst. He needs to take a long break.
I”m feeling his hurt, only time will heal him

96.

Kuntry-N-Klassy

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

OMG, that is the saddest thing to sit here and watch. I’m crying right now as I watch this. I love Kanye but I know this is the hardest thing that he is going through right now. He is very dedicated to his fans to come back and perform so soon. I hope he takes some time out for himself.

97.

H-town Chick

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Kanye I’ll keep you in my prayers….

98.

Reppin BK from da T-Dot

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Really tough to watch…You can truly feel his pain. I commend him and maybe even understand a little why he might want to go out and perform instead of being locked away somewhere lost in sadness….he will be in mourning for a very long time and for some, the best way to heal is to do what you know your lost loved one would want you to do and that is what you love to do (in Kanye’s case that is to perform). As an only child I can not phathom the thought of how he must feel but hopefully he knows that there is lots of love and support from his fans worlwide…..

99.

MissEnvied

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

YE’…I lost my dad but losing a mom…IDK what I would do w/out mine. Know that your forever in our prayers & stay encouraged!!!
This performance will forever prove to me how real of a man you truly are HOLD THAT HEAD Babes!

100.

WOAH

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

omg. thats all i can say….

101.

|momo|

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

dag can’t even imagine how he feels but that got me teary eyed

we’re all pulling and praying for you Kanye. keep your head up!

102.

J

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Wow this is heartbreaking…I couldn’t even watch the whole thing…Kanye know that your fans have your back and we empathize with you right now . Losing a mother is never easy at ANY age. I can only imagine what I’d be like if my mother was gone. Take some time away to deal with your bereavement. We will understand and those that don’t are cold-hearted. Take strength in knowing that she is with God in Heaven, she raised you the right way, and that we support you. RIP Dr. Donda West, one of the most beloved hip-hop mothers today.

103.

keishe

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Dr. Donda West raised a beautiful son, that we all know she is very proud of. Kanye, keep strong and just keep making your mom proud. RIP Donda West

104.

CelebrityGossipJunkie

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

I have tears in my eyes watching this, and I couldn’t even finish the whole thing. My heart and prayers go out to Kanye. I know from experience that there is NOTHING more heartbreaking and devastating than losing a parent unexpectedly, no matter how “grown” you are. It leaves you so empty, hollow, and lonely. And there is nothing another living soul can do to help you. I hope everyone around Kanye gives him the room and the right to grieve. I hope no one is telling him to “be strong.” This is a time when he should not be expected to be strong - those around him need to be strong for him.

105.

setian

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

This was so hard to watch. :( May God comfort you Kanye.

106.

Case

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Kanye, we love you!! Cry it out, and remember that GOD LOVES YOU!

107.

KRoc

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

I’m hurt just thinkin’ about what he is goin’ through right now!
R.I.P Donda West
Stay Strong Kanye

108.

Bouga

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

Damn, that got me teary. So sad. Keep the faith ‘Ye. Your fans from South Africa have un utmost adulation for you.

109.

Clemmy

Sunday, November 18, 2007 /

WOW THIS IS SAD!!!!! I REALLY FEEL SINCERELY SORRY FOR HIM. LOOSING A PARENT HAS TO BE ONE OF THE TOUGHEST THINGS TO GO THROUGH. I DON’T THINK SHOULD BE BACK ON STAGE THIS EARLY ANYWAY. IT’S TO SOON IT’S ONLY BEEN LIKE A WEEK OR SO. HE STILL NEEDS THIS TIME TO GRIEVE. MAY GOD BE WITH KANYE AND HIS FAMILY.

110.

Dothepocketknife

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I don’t know who those people were who hugged him, but I’m glad they did. It’s in times like these that, other than God, you really need people to help you through it. I know everybody grieves in their own way, but from what I can tell it seems like Kanye grieves like I do.

He needs someone to talk to, a shoulder to cry on,a strong hug, and God to heal his broken heart.

111.

SANDDOG

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I know Kanye was just trying to be strong and do what his mother would want him to do, but he needs to take some time for himself and grieve. The fact that he tried to perform, shows his strong character and love for his fans despite what he has been through. I couldn’t imagine performing, much less eating if something GOD forbid happened to my mother, but I respect him for it. As far as this concert, his breakdown was bound to happen and if he performs any more time soon, it will probably happen again. My advice to Kanye is to take time for yourself and grieve. It is a healing process that cannot be sped up or slowed down. Please everyone keep Kanye in your prayers and he will be fine. R.I.P. Dr. West.

112.

TT

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

OK, Im cryin………………………………..

113.

Denise

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

WOW! This was too emotional for me to watch. My heart goes out to Kanye and his family. Donda was an incredible and beautiful human being. I was talking with his attorney Allison and she told me that Kanye is very torn which that is an expected feeling. I was so sad when I heard the news because my mom passed away 6 years ago and she was my world. I have other brothers and sisters but my mom was my bestest friend in the whole wide world. I am an accomplished young lady and with all of my successes the times are harder for me to deal with her passing. My mom was my comfort blanket. No matter what was going on in my life, I knew that I could always depend on her and I knew that I had no worries in the world. She made me feel safe and I knew that I could do anything with my mother by my side, but now I’m facing the world on my own. It did help me become more independent but sometimes I feel this BIG void in my life and it is a feeling that I know Kanye is going to be able to relate to. I’m just really going to pray for Kanye and his family. I pray he has strength through his journey in life because the passing of his mother will be with him throughout the rest of his career and life and you all best believe that it will be the most difficult experience that he will ever have to live with.

Kanye know that you are loved by many and your mom reminds me of my mom. I’m pretty sure they are in heaven having a good time looking over us. Stay up and just know that God’s will for her life was completed. She got you to the point to be able to stand on your own and you will see it through! You are an incredible young man and we all LOVE YOU YE’!!

STAY UP AND MAY GOOD BLESS!!!!!

MS. D

assistbuckner@aol.com

114.

MS. KATRINA

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Seeing that brought me to tears! Kanye’s mother was his rock, no doubt!

R.I.P. Dr. West!

115.

Shawnie

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

This is truly sad…
You are in my prayers Mr. West… just stay strong homie!!!
You know your moms is watching over you and she’s in a better place!!!

R.I.P. Dr. Donda West…

I love ya Kanye… it’s da R-O-C… all day e’ryday!!!

116.

CLEARMINDED

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Awww. My heart goes out to Kanye. Take care and keep your head up!

117.

audra

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I am so heartbroken and my prayers go out to you….. I can’t even imagine what you must feel but Jesus will give you strength and peace to get through this trying time. Be encouraged and trust GOD!

118.

kevin white

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

kanye your mothers smile was so familer just like my mother so i felt like i knew her she is so proud of you so stay strong and “chicagos on your side like lake shore drive joe”

119.

african_queen

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

i hate crying but i am its so sad…this boy kanye has so much dedication to his fans we really appreciate it…may the lord be with kanye thru this time its hard but everyone one day will have to go thru this no matter what death is a part of life.

120.

Shalonie

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

omg kanye, babe jus hang in there. I knew he was going through it. That was some sad ish and was so shocking when i heard about her death. He was so close to her!

R.I.P.

121.

Candyce

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I feel so bad for him, I hope he gonna be okay. I so should have not watched that at work. I’m tryna blink my tears away.

122.

chicagodoll

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I’m speechless…there really are no words to describe how I feel about this loss. I ache for him…

123.

real

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

he should take a break!

124.

Nothing But Love

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Wow that made me teary eyed stay strong Kanye, stay strong we got you.

125.

Sanizzle

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I was there,
It was THE concert of the Year in Paris…
KanYe was absolutely fantastic and made a 1.30 hour show before trying to sin Hey mama…

When the instrumental began everybody was clappin their handz,
But Ye never succeed in singing, and 2 minutes after, broke in tears…
His Chorist and DJ A-Trak then took him in their arms….

Emotional Moment….

After that he finished with a 10 minutes version of Stronger that was amazing…

Common started the show and was great too!!

126.

ladyloza

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

so emotional………take your time kanye, coz time is a great healer.

127.

Tmommie3

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I wish Kanye would have waited alittle longer………I think it’s too soon, maybe he should have waited until after the holidays or something.

128.

dame1001

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Love Kanye and this is real sad. it brought me to tears. i dont know how it feels to lose a mom but i know that wound never heals. God bless you.

129.

L.

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Kanye, sweetheart it’s ok to cry, I lost my dad two years ago.I know how you feel. Keep your head up and try to take some time off if you can. We love you. L.

130.

L.

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Jesus is your rock. much love. L.

131.

Nee-Nee

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I cried……damn my prayers go out to you Kanye and the rest of your family. I know you got friends and family to help you get through this and even though this is a going to be a long journey down a dark road,there is light at the end .
I love you Kanye ,and most importantly God loves you too.

132.

realstateofmind

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

The fact that he is performing so soon shows what a strong courageous individual Dr. Donda raised. She wouldn’t want him to quit and give up. Much Love and respect for Kanye because I feel your pain. I lost my Mom whom I was also very close to. You never get over it, but it does get easier. LOVE YOU YE

133.

closetcolumnist

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

God bless him

134.

Leuja

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I was there in the audience. And When the song started I was like “Will he be able tO keep it up?”… I was really anxiOus. And then, he just cOuldn’t continue…he just brOke dOwn.
I just started CryinG too. And all the crOwd reacted in an AmazinG way, encOuraging him, applauding… It was electric & maGiC. But still so so saD.
I have a huGe respect fOr what Kanye West did on SaturDay. He just came back to SinG “StronGer”. Unleashed. YOu cOuld feel that he wanted tO exOrcize the pain!

It was amazinG.
I used to think that this man was tOo self-confident & I didn’t really like his personnality. But nOw, I must admit, he’s a GREAT artist, & a strOng man. I gOt a looot of respect for this.

Keep it up Kanye. You’r mOm is prOud of you.

135.

JerseyBred323

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I almost cried watching it too. Damn I really feel for him. I can’t imagine having to go through something like that.

136.

windycity

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I am crying! I heard that he was overseas, I can’t believe that he has the strength to perform. But, I guess you have to immerse yourself into something in order to deal with the pain. God Bless you Kanye!

137.

danny

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I know what i’m saying won’t be that popular, i feel for kanye i really do but i don’t really feel some of these comments are truly meant i mean someone commented on bringing her back if he/she could why are you lying???? It is sad when someone dies but ppl please keep it real.

by the way i’m a kanye fan

138.

mills

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I’m praying for you Kanye- I think you should take a break- but do what’s best for you.

I know it’s very hard for you to perform- because in every song you put a piece of your mama in it

139.

L-NaNa

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Kanye knew he wasn’t ready to go back to performing, i don’t even know why he did that, he needs time to greive. Unless he feels that showing his emotions in public like that will get him more fans and sympathy. Hey i’m calling it how I see it. Although I do with the best for Kanye and hope the best for him and his family.

140.

Veronica

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Awww, why do they have this up. Anyway, I respect Ye for trying to get back out there. Check out my sexy blog http://didnthearitfromme.blogspot.com/

141.

IAMSOWANTED

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE WEST FAMILY. I PRAY THAT GOD BRINGS THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT WITH A POSITIVE OUT LOOK. AND TO KNOW THAT GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES. THAT EVERYTHING THAT YOU THROUGH IS NOT IN VAIN. KEEP GOD FIRST IN AL THAT YOU DO
BE AND STAY BLESS YOU ARE IN EVERONES PRAYERS

142.

Karen

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Its so strange. i feel like this is a friend’s mother. I just want to reach out and hug him. It think it is because he is so open, honest, vulnerable and genuine that we all feel it too. So many people in the entertainment idnustry are focused on projecting an image and distancing their performances, and what should be “art”, from their real lives. kanye really understands that true artistry is a reflection of your life and deeply intertwined with the things that matter most. His mom was one of those people who made him who he is and her influences are so present in all his talents. Once the initial pain and heartbreak has begun to subside, he should feel satisfied knowing that his mother KNEW her son loved her. If we, as strangers knew it, surely she did as well. I think about him all the time right and I pray that he can heal soon.

143.

dee dee

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

that was so sad, this whole ordeal is just increadibly sad. We feel for you Kanye, what an amazing show of support from your fans. You need to take some time off baby, everyone understands that you have lost a huge part of yourself. God bless you.

144.

BigRay

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Damn I feel for him, thats touching. Remember that Jesus walks with you homie!

145.

darion sanners

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Kanye is a mastermind behind true hip hop ! I feel the sarrow in this video ! I dont know how it feels to lose a mother but i do know how death feels when it has made an apperance with a loved one ! I feel that Kanye has given his soul into his music and his music is a motivation to society. Im praying for his family

146.

sharita williams

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

It was hard watchin the clip of him crying. Fans, let the man grieve for goodness sake, he lost his mother. I will be praying for him and his family.

147.

Ortancia54

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

So sad to hear about this death. To think her death could have been prevented.

148.

Nikisha

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

Kanye I am sooo sorry for your lost!!Be strong and take care of yourself, we know it’s hard without your mom.I lost a best friend in 2003 and Im just now being able to speak on the situation without crying so just be strong. There will be better days!!Hold your head up!

149.

quita in the S.K.Y with diamonds

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

hearing those people scream for him gave me goosebumps. i really pray everything works out for him. he’s amazing.

150.

Latasha Hill

Monday, November 19, 2007 /

I lost my grandmother 3yrs ago which was more like my mother because she really took care of me and my son. Shortly after her passing I found out I ws pregnant with beautiful twin girls which I had on her birthday 09/02/2005. The point I making is there is light at the end of the tunnel. It hurts and the pain never goes away it just gets easier to deal with. Our family loves you Kanye hang in there we are all praying for you.

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