Kanye West released an official statement on Monday in regards to his mother’s unexpected death over the weekend.
Kanye West, his family and friends would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and kind words that have come in from across the country since the death of his mother, Dr. Donda West.
Donda invites MTV’s cameras into her home to show off Kanye’s artwork for “The Diary of Kanye West.” (2004) Plus more video collages of Kanye & his mother together.
After working in higher education for 31 years, Dr. Donda West and Kanye West co-founded the Kanye West Foundation with the mission of helping to combat the severe dropout problem in high schools across the country. The first and signature initiative of the Kanye West Foundation is Loop Dreams. Designed to capitalize on students’ existing interest in hip-hop, Loop Dreams challenges students to learn more about what’s behind hip-hop culture in order to help them develop skills, express themselves creatively and be empowered.
Instead of flowers, Kanye West and his family request that donations be made in Dr. West’s name to Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute at 8560 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.
Donations may also be made at www.kanyewestfoundation.org.
I couldn’t even get through half of the video without breaking down and crying. As so many others have said, “her death has affected me as Aaliyah’s did” and I don’t even understand why, I don’t even have one of Kanye’s albums. I love certain songs by him and think he is multi-talented but I don’t even know if I should consider myself a die hard fan. I just know that it hurts sooooo bad, like I personally knew her.
Angel, Tiannna, and Brian; you will honestly never know how much more I respect your blog for having the decency to respect Dr. West’s memory, Kanye, family and friends by not reporting speculations and/or facts of the cause of her death. (sp)
@Candace, I love your post. =)
My prayers go out to Kanye and his family…..hearing of her passing made me think about the rollercoaster of a relationship that my mom and I have…..and all of the simple BS that we allow to affect our relationships absolutely nothing should come between us and this again shows me that tomorrow is not promised. Wow is all I can say right about now. Blessings Kanye.
This is a tear jerker. RIP Dr. West. Condolences Ye. So sad.
BTW, Candace I love the poem!
This deeply touches my heart. The video was absolutely beautiful…. and it brings tears to my eyes. It shows that Kanye is only human….and right now, I know he is going through unimaginable pain…. May God Bless you Kanye….. I know your mother is looking down on you right now…. MAke her proud
Wow, he’s a wonderful artist. My condolensences to his family.
This is so sad, I’am praying for you Kanye. I was supposed to see you perform in Amsterdam next monday. R.I.P. Dr. West, everyone would love to have a mom like she was to Kanye.
F***!!! just watcing this tears my heart—-DAMN IT HURT-cz he constantlyshowed his love for his mama—damn i kno kanye is in too much pain—unbarely pain-he was a mamaz boi–and dr. west loved her son.
to kanye and family may God comfort you in this time of sorrow,and now youhave a beautiful angel watching over you.GOD BLESS
@15 I Get U, U Are Ohh So Right! I Was Supposed To See Ye Too! This Sunday In Belgium….But What Can I Say, I Cant Only Imagine The Way He Is Feeling Right Now, I Know Coz I’ve Been Through The Same Thing 2 Years Ago! And The Pain Doenst Disappear…R.I.P Mrs West, Stay Strong Ye, We All Love You!
I feel so sad for the West family, I knw that his mother was his biggest fan and that she was so proud of him. They seemed to be best friends everytime I saw them to gether. I know that she is still with him and smiling down on him from heaven. Regardless of what you hear in the media, it’s not important, the only thing that counts is the precious time that you spend with your loved ones and I know that that is what he would want all of you to remember, all the happy times that you saw him share with his mom. May god bless Kanye and his entire family. My prayers go out to the family. Kanye keep your head up and stay focused on what you do and continue to make your mother happy because I’m sure that’s what she would want you to do.
This is so sad, her death bothers me like when Aaliyah died i just hope kanye can stay strong coz i know his mama wouldn’t wanna see him all depressed and upset i hope god can keep him strong until he sees her again.
R.I.P Mama West
You rasied a winner
may god bless u and your family. may god strenghten u and build u up to be the man she want u to be.much blessings from the blessedhands family.
To #60. Candace, that poem was beautiful and heartfelt. Kanye stated that he reads this site and I hope he reads your poem. I’ve been a fan of Kanye since day one and seen him perform live, so knowing that he is in pain from his loss definitely affects me as if I knew him personally.
Ye, stay strong baby. I know there are no words to express the pain your in. It is so beautiful to see a man love his mother as much as you did. Your mother is truly blessed to have you as her son. Alexis is blessed for having a wonderful man like you in her life. Keep your mother’s memory in your heart always. We are all here for you Kanye.
R. I. P. Dr Donda West
I forgot to mention that I agree with a few other posters in respecting Concrete Loop for exploiting her death, but rather encouraging fans to show their love and support for a family that is grieving and in pain. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date and giving us a place to show support for Kanye. Keep up the good work Tianna, Brian, and Angel! If Kanye gets around to reading this, I know he will appreciate you guys to.
She Shall be Praised
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth no the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; they praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Give her the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Kanye, words can not express the pain of losing a mother and one that was true in everything that she did. While we will not be able to understand the “why” we do know the “who” and that “who” is GOD. He shall keep you and sustain you in this very trying time. It doesn’t get better but it does get easier, I can assure you. Please hold near and dear of the memories you shared with your mother and you have many. Keep people around you that love you and the people who loved your mother so you will keep her spirit alive. I will pray for you everyday because we here left on this earth must carry on and serve our purpose so we can see our mothers on the other side.
I can’t hear Kanye’s message because I am at work! Condolences to his family and him. At least she was here to see that he succeeded and was able to spear head that foundation as well as support him.
DONDA INSPIRES ME SO! I AM AN ENGLISH MAJOR, ITS WAT I LUV I ALWAYS UNDERSTOOD IT. ALSO IN LINE OF SALES COORDINATOR 4 A VERY FINE HOTEL, WHICH IM PURSUING A HIGHER EDUCÅTION, ALL WHILE BEING A SINGLE MOM! KANYE U R BLESSED U HAD HER! I CHERISH MINES!
I just called my mom and told her i loved her,I went through alot this year and my mom has been my rock through it all. I don’t know how i would have gotten through without her.That’s why it hurts me to the core to hear of Dr.West passing. I can see the essence of love between them, that was a spiritual bond they had,and it is so evident and powerful. I will continue to pray for Kanye and his family. God is love and God loves you Kanye.
I think that Kanye should take a stand and speak out against the negative images the media portrays that would make a woman want to get surgery. He should speak out and say “be happy with who you are” ……his mom was a beautiful and mature lady and she didn’t need a tummy tuck she was beautiful just how she was. If there wasn’t so much pressure in the world to be perfect……but who is to say what perfect is? God made us all perfect in his eyes and who are we to mess with that.
God bless you Kanye and family……take this sad moment and make a difference in another lady’s life.
I couldn’t watch the whole video….God Bless you K. West!
Kanye,
You did something for your mother that a lot of people don’t do until it’s too late…you loved her openly, strongly, and unashamedly. You gave the term “mama’s boy” a beautiful and warm meaning. A badge of honor to wear proudly.
The bible says to rejoice with them that do rejoice and mourn with them that mourn. I mourn with you and your family, Kanye. I will keep you in my prayers.
God Bless you Kanye..
You are in my prayers. I wish that no one had to experience the lost of a mother and a best friend.
I don’t know why it’s hitting me so hard! I guess it’s because there bond was so public and he was so open about his love,appecation,and gratitude for her. That video is heartbreaking and, I know it’s juvenile because these things happen for a reason,but I really wish this hadn’t happened.
im sorry to hear about ya moms man i dont how it is to loose a mother but i can imagine how u feel.keep ya head up and keep making her proud (love tyasia)
R.I.P.
This is so heartbreaking. Dr West was such a role model for Single parents trying to raise their children. Not only did she do it, but she did it well. As an Educator, with a doctorate no less, she has long held the admiration of many of Kanye’s fans. Though I’ve never met her, I’m one of her biggist fans and she will be sorely missed.
Prayers for Kanye and the entire West fam.
It will be an honor to support the Kanye West Foundation/Loop Dreams Teacher Training Institute. Dr West would be proud of Kanye’s decision to do this. Very classy. Very Dr West.
I am over here in straight up tears after watching those video clips!
All the compassion that man has for his mother is radiant and full of pride.
Our children are a product of the love we invest in them. Raise them right! Raise them intellingent and hungry for life, for success!
All my love and prayers Kanye.
Kanye West is my favourite hip hop artist and what made me admire him even more was the love and respect that he obviously had for his mother. You could tell that they had an ubnreakable bond and a truly deep and loving friendship. When I heard the news I was just in shock…….and Saturday was my birthday, so it just made me so sad. I know that I will never truly grasp the insurmountable grief that Kanye and the rest of his family are feeling right now, but take heed that God felt that Dr. Donda West had truly left a stamp on this earth that her legacy and time here will never be erased. She spent thirty years of her life dedicating her time, heart and soul to raise an amazing and talented man that we all know now as Kanye Omari West.
My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Kanye and the enitre West family.
R.I.P. Dr. Donda West
I was to SHOCKED when I heard the news. That really is sad, that goes to show you…… Ya never know, til the unexpected happens. They was hecka close. I’m not tryin seem funny, but people dropping like flies these days. Gerald Levert, Rick James, Ray Charles, Johnny Cockren(mite be spelled wrong), Hurrican Katrina ppl…. That’s just half to name. Now Kayne’s mom. SMH, my she R.I.P.
I think I’ve watched like 5 pieces of footage with Dr. West. She was such a brilliant woman: academically she was a trail blazer. I mean how many black people you konw are chair of any major univeriserity’s dept and for like 20+ years. Love her.
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO KANYE AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY….JUST REMEMBER THAT THE LORD DOES NOT MAKE ANY MISTAKES!
RIP DR. DONDA WEST
Ms. West has left behind a wonderful legacy with her foundation and though her son Kaney. May she rest in the arms of Elohim (God) the Creator. RIP Dr. Donda West.
SHOCKED! I was very shocked to hear the news of Kanye West’s mothers death! I recently heard her interview on WENDY WILLIAMS radio show not too long ago. I too feel like there is so much pressure in the industry & entertainment world to be thin, have a flat stomach, be a certain size, get a smaller nose, get smaller breasts, or larger breasts. When I heard of Dr. Wests death, I remembered how Wendy Williams brought up the topic of plastic surgery briefly with Donda West. Wendy discusses Plastic Surgery with almost all of her female guests & Donda being one of the many celebrity “manager moms” out there made her no exception (Wendy will recommend Cosmetic procedures to damn near anybody since she herself has had numerous lipo-suction work done, face work, breast implants, & the list goes on) . Though Wendy Williams isn’t ashamed to share with the world what she has had done to her body, many CELEBS & famous folks try and keep their surgical procedures QUIET.
Donda was a beautiful woman inside out & personally I didn’t feel that Cosmetic surgery was needed AT-ALL. But the pressures of the INDUSTRY will do that to even the most beautiful souls such as Donda. I guess FATE is unforseen & despite the complications of her surgery,possibly being the main cause of her death, we all may have to accept that it was Dondas time to go. My heart goes out to the entire family, particularly Kanye, he was very close to his mother & being an only child I am sure she was all he had many days & years to lean on, I could only imagine.
My deepest sympathy, & heart goes out to him & his loved ones. May god give him continued strength & continued faith during this difficult time.
My heart goes out to you, Kanye and your family. Stay strong! this is so sad.
rest in peace, Dr. West.
That’s so sad. My prayers go out to Kanye and his family. It’s a blessing that she was able to hear his song before she passed.
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In such trying times only Jesus can comfort Kanye. Dr. West is truly in a better place. She is in the presence of the Lord. My prays are with Kanye and his family.
RIP Dr. West.
My sincere condolences to Mr. Kanye West, and the family and friends of Dr. Donda West. When i heard the news this past weekend it felt like a member of my family was lost just because i am such a big fan of not just his music but of him and his relationship with his mother. We all should be as lucky to have a mother that always looks out for their child’s best interest.
R.I.P. Dr. West
Stay Strong Big Brother.
Again as I said in the intial post. Sending my love and warm wishes at this difficult time. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Stay strong.
God bless his soul! I hope he’s doing well!
My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to Kanye West and his family in this time of need. However, I am not trying to sound mean but, why are they accepting donations and Kanye is Paid In Full. Sorry just my opinion.
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