it is so sad ot hear such a thing unexpectedly thoug any type of death is unexpected anyways… my prayers goes out to all the family and freinds of Dr. Donda West and i hope she rest in peace… i guess it is life itself that makes us the happiest and the saddest sometimes, i hope Kanye and all affected by her death can stay strong and just keep praying for her!

i hope tomorrow turns out ot be a good day for all

DAMN. My cousin just told me about this two hours ago, and I ran to the computer to see if it was true, hoping that it was a rumor. Then I saw the headline and listened to Rhymefest’s comment on the radio. DAMN. We just couldn’t believe it. I talked to Dr. West when you two were in Chicago on Aug. 24th promoting the KWF’s Loop Dreams program. I’ll never forget when I interviewed her, how inspiring her words were, and I thanked her for helping make you the man you are. I’m e-mailing Patricia Green after this to let her know I will definitely help to make Loop Dreams a success in Chicago, just Dr. West would have wanted it. Kanye, I love you like a brother and your loss is mine. But like Fest said, she’s still here. I and the whole WESTSIDE of CHICAGO CELBRATE THE GREAT Dr. Donda West! I can’t hold back these tears of joy as I type, “HEY MAMA, I wanna scream so loud for you. Cause I’m so proud of you.” This avatar is the photo that my dad took.
We pray for your family.
-CLM
Here’s the story that I wrote on Dr. West and Kanye:
http://www.finalcall.com/...ublish/article_3960.shtml

DR. WEST’S WORDS TO ME IN AN INTERVIEW ON AUG. 24, 2007.
Q: What would you say to young women who have to raise young men on their own?

“I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT THEY DO WHATEVER THEY CAN TO DEVELOP THEMSELVES AS INDIVIDUALS, AS HUMAN BEINGS, AS WOMEN. AND TO TAKE A LOOK AT HOW THEY CAN BECOME THE MOST EVOLVED PERSON POSSIBLE, BECAUSE IT’S ONLY WHEN WE HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE TO OUR CHILDREN, THAT WE CAN GIVE IT. THAT’S NOT TO IMPLY THAT EVERYBODY DOESN’T HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE, BUT WE HAVE TO LEARN-PARENTING IS NOT SOMETHING THEY TEACH IN SCHOOL. SO I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT WE REALLY REFLECT. IF YOU WANT TO READ BOOKS, IF YOU WANT TO LOOK AT TV, LET’S FIGURE OUT HOW WE’RE GOING TO HONE OUR PARENTING SKILLS AND LOOK AT OURSELVES FIRST. I’LL PUT IT THIS WAY; IF YOU’RE GOING TO PLAY BASKETBALL, YOU DON’T JUST GO OUT THERE AND BECOME A CHAMPION. YOU HAVE TO PRACTICE, YOU HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT ARE THE SKILLS TO BE GOOD, TO BE A WINNER. SO YOU HAVE TO DO THE SAME THING AS A PARENT. WHAT ARE THE PARENTING SKILLS THAT I’M GOING TO NEED TO BE A WINNER? WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DISCIPLINING MY CHILD? WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MY CHILD? WHAT KIND OF EXAMPLES DO I NEED TO SET? BECAUSE I KNOW THAT SOMETIMES MY ACTIONS ARE GOING TO HAVE A GREATER EFFECT ON MY CHILD THAN ANYTHING I COULD ACTUALLY SHOW MY CHILD. SO THE ADVICE THAT I WOULD HAVE IS TO FIRST LOOK AT SELF AND SEE IF THERE’S ANYWHERE YOU CAN BECOME A BETTER PERSON, A MORE GROUNDED PERSON, A MORE COMMITTED PERSON. IF IT TAKES GOING BACK TO SCHOOL TO LEARN A TRADE TO GET MORE ECONOMICALLY VIABLE. LET’S START WITH SELF AND THEN GO TO BEING THE BEST PARENT THAT WE CAN FOR OUR CHILDREN.”

Thank you again, Dr. West for sharing with me those words, and through your work you will forever live.
-Cinque Muhammad

This is heartbreaking… I know he was really close wit his mom and i was just listenin to Hey Mama thinkin how nice they’re relationship… very sad… i’ll keep the fam in my prayers.

Kanye. Our prayers go out to you and your family. This is a hard time 4 u and yours but always know that GOD has plans for us better than this place called earth. Keep your head up.

Rest in peace Mrs. West…

@ 294

ummmmmmm now is prolly not the time to judge someone…and the things they wanna do in their private life… i’m personally not for cosmetic surgery either but that comment was completely unnecessary, insensitive and premature since no official reports have come out as to what she was having done or anything like that (at least i havent seen any)

Kanye,
I am truly sorry to hear of your mothers passing and you and your family are in my prayers.

Yea this hits home. My heart aches for him and his family, Im pretty sure there is no pain like the pain of losing a mother. My prayers are with the West family. May Dr. West rest in peace.

#261…you should be ashamed of yourself.

God bless that fool as well as Kanye and family

my condolences to the west family

My prayers go out to the West family, may God be with them at this time.

I have always loved and respected your love for your mother and I am very sorry for your lost. I hope that no matter what happens you don’t let this affect the talent that you have but I know that this is going to rough time for you and again I am very sorry for the lost of your Beautiful mother.

I am so shocked and saddened by this news. To think…….she was fine pre-plastic surgery, and within 48hrs she’s gone? You never know when HE is going to call you home, so make sure you tell your loved ones how you feel about them, and never let petty disputes put distance between you and them.

R.I.P. Dr. West…….

Energy never dies, it only transforms. Dr. West is in perfect peace right now.

KANYE (HUSBAND) I’M TRUELY SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOUR MOM HAS PASSED. I’M PRAYING THAT IF I COULD CONTACT U IN ANY WAY I WOULDN’T SEND FLOWER’S I’D SEND ROSES JUST BECAUSE I KNOW HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU N YOURS!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P. MS. DONDA LOVE LIVES ON

This is such sad news

RIP Dr West

I love the song Hey Momma by Kanye and u can tell listening to it how much he looooves his mum.

its the saddest thing to loose a parent

R.I.P. Mrs. West This was so unexpected… I know Kanye is crushed right now :-/

My prayers are with Kanye and his family.

God Bless you Kanye. May he give you strength to get through this. I’m so sorry.

It is ironic how he was filming a video for the song “homecoming”, and now his mother has gone home to rest in peace. May god bless and give strength to Kanye, his family, and may his mom’s soul be resting in peace.

jus wanna say r.i.p Donda West you will be missed. Kanye i am prayin for you and your family. I kno what its like to lose a parent its really hard. But if you just keep the Lord on your side he will make you strong, and just remember you will see her again .

According to Angel, Kanye West Logs onto Concreteloop all the time…..
So,
Please be respectful when leaving your comments.

Imagine if YOUR mother passed away, and someone left a negative posting regarding her surgery…..

That’s not cool just to talk off the top of your head.
Think about how your words affect others….

Peace

oh man.. condolences kanye, to you and your whole family. you’ll be in my prayers

Awww, baby, Kanye, you have my total support and condolences. May your Mother rest in total peace. I know it must be diffucult to lose a parent. You going to get through this ‘Ye. Keep strong and your head up.

Kanye, from one Chicagoan to the next my prayers are with you. I know your Mom was your #1 fan and mentor…remember she has given you everything your need to continue as I’m sure you will. Our parents are blessings to us and have given us everything we need to make it as adults, that’s their purpose and God has blessed her to do that for you. Stay strong and encouraged. God Bless you!

My prayers go out to the West family.

R.I.P. Dr. Donda West

This is so sad. She seemed to be a very sweet lady. I can relate having lost my parents young.

OMG, that’s soo shocking. She seemed like an intelligent women. Her and Kanye seemed very close. I know he’s going through a really tough time. My prayers go out to him. I hope that he’ll be able to hold it together. God has plans for them now.

My heart goes out to her family. Trust in God he knows what he is doing, even when we can’t see it, he’s working in our favor always. RIP

Wow it seems that it is true, I was just on my way to the mall earlier and I heard this on the radio, I was not sure and decided to look up the CL as soon as I got home, but they’re saying she was having some sort of surgery when she passed.

John112

Go dig a hole and bury yourself

MUCH LOVE AND CONDOLENCES TO KANYE AND HIM FAMILY…SO SORRY…WE KNOW YOU LOVED YA MAMA

SAD…RIP!

wow thats tragic. May the Great Dr.West Forever Rest In Peace.

TO ALL THOSE LEAVING NEGATIVE JUDGEMENTAL REMARKS::::::

THIS IS NOT THE TIME OR THE PLACE! HOW DARE YOU PASS JUDGEMENT ON SOMEONE ELSE’S PERSONAL DECISION! THIS WAS A PERSONAL DECISION OF SELF IMPROVEMENT FOR HER, AND THERE’S NO WHERE IN THE BIBLE THAT SAYS GOD FROWNS ON PLASTIC SURGERY. WOMEN BODIES GO THROUGH SO MUCH IN THIS LIFETIME, AND SOMETIMES HAVING A CHILD VISIBLY FOREVER CHANGES HER BODY (BREASTS AND BELLY); WHERE’S THE SIN IN HER WANTING SOME RESEMBLENCE OF HER BODY BACK?!!!!! THERE IS NONE SO FALL BACK……SHE WASN’T AIMING FOR PERFECTION……I SINCERELY BELIEVE THERE ARE SOME JEALOUS HATEFUL PEOPLE LEAVING THESE COMMENTS….CAUSE WHY FIND FAULT AT THIS VERY TENDER TIME…..CAUSE YOU ARE HATEFUL…..I WANT TO F’ING CURSE YOUR ASSES OUT SO BAD……..JUST UGLY, HATEFUL, AND DISRESPECTFUL PEOPLE ON HERE. SOME OF YOU HAVE KIDS THAT’S ALL UP IN THE PRISON SYSTEM, STRUNG OUT ON DRUGS, HAVE MULTIPLE KIDS BY MULTIPLE WOMEN, OR WORKING BELOW THEIR CAPABILITIES, AND YOU ARE JEALOUS OF THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN AND HER ACCOMPLISHMENTS….YOU ARE SICK!

DR. WEST WAS A VICTIM OF UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES AND THAT’S IT. HOWEVER, HER CONTRIBUTION TO THIS WORLD BY WAY OF KANYE IS A BEAUTIFUL ONE. AND HER SUCCESS IN RAISING A BEAUTIFUL STRONG CONFIDENT BLACK SON WHO IS SURE OF HIMSELF AND RIGHTFULLY SO (SHE DIDN’T RAISE ANY WEAK PUNKS), WHO IS SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE, AND WHO RESPECTS AND LOVES HER. SHE DESERVES CREDIT FOR DOING THIS ALONE AND TAKING CHARGE OF HER LIFE. SHE DIDN’T SIT AROUND ON WELFARE EITHER……PLEASE JUST RESPECT THAT, AND GIVE CONDOLENCES, AND MOVE ON!

I WOULD HATE TO BE THE ONES LEAVING THESE NEGATIVE/JUDGEMENTAL STATEMENTS. KARMA IS HORRIBLE, AND I WOULDN’T WANT TO BE YOU IN A MILLION YEARS…….I’M SURE THE DEVIL HAS SOMETHING IN STORE FOR YOUR JUDGEMENTAL ASSES. AND THEN WHEN IT HAPPENS, LET’S SEE IF YOU’RE SINGING THAT SAME JUDGEMENTAL SONG YOU IDIOTS.

Condolences to the WEST FAMILY.

Sources have confirmed to TMZ that Donda West, rapper Kanye West’s mother, may have died either on the operating table or shortly after the procedure while in a recovery room.

R.I.P. DR. WEST….MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES GOES TO KANYE AND HIS FAMILY. IT’S EXTREMELY SAD LOSING SOMEONE YOUR LOVED ONE AND YOUR MOMS AT THAT. HOPEFULLY SHE’S IN HEAVEN WITH JESUS.

@261 YOU’RE AN IDIOT AND SHOULD BE BANNED FROM THIS SITE.

OH AND THAT GOES OUT FOR THE REST OF THE IDIOTS MAKING OR ATTEMPTING TO MAKE STUPID COMMENTS.

My prayers go out to Kanye. I lost my mother unexpectedly when I was just 24. I am continuing to heal. It is by far a long process and even more difficult when your mother is young and seemingly healthy as mine, at only 54 years old. His relationship seemed to be very good with her as she was his life, his heart, and his motivation. His relationship seems to be just like mine was with my mother. He may lash out in anger, he may withdrawl from things, but at some point he will realize God called her home, because it was her time. Not only is she in a better place but she is happy and will be watching out for him in heaven, just like she did on Earth. He will see that God makes no mistakes and eventually he will be grateful for the beautiful years he was able to learn from her, talk to her, and hug her. God bless you Kanye, it is a long road. No one can understand the pain we feel when we lose our mother unless they have lost their mother. Surround yourself with people you love and that love you, people close to your mother, because it helps you to feel closer to her. My heart aches for you brother cause I have been there only three years ago almost four and I know exactly what your going through. Don’t try to be strong express your feelings let it all out it helps.

Watching MSNBC around 10:50am when I woke up I saw this and I was partly awoke and I think I heard them say they think the surgery she was having was a breast reduction….I said damn. I didn’t like Kanye but damn I’d never wish the pain he’s feeling right now on him…..never. My deepest condolences to him and his family but you could see how much they meant to each other……I know he’s taking this hard and I feel so, so, so bad for him.

my deepest condolences to the family and most of all Kanye, my heart really goes out to you.

My condolences goes out to Kanye and his family on the passing of his mother. It was so unexpectedly, I remember she was just here at my college (Spelman) for the release of her book about a week and a half ago.

It is being rumored that Dr. West died due to complications from comestic surgery…I hope that isn’t true, but that is what I am hearing. RIP Dr. West.

I just read this story in the newspaper over here in a U.K. and my mouth dropped, I cannot believe this. KanYe must be uderstandably devasted. He was so close to her. He must be going crazy. Damn. I dont even have words to say. May God be with the whole West family. I also hope Alexis can be some sort of source of strength for him at this painful time.

R.I.P Dr D West xxx

You have provided us all with joy and great strength through your music. We are united in providing you with the same right now in your time of nedd sty STRONG.

@ 344 yeah that’s what I had heard and again that it was or was most likely breast reduction or something….again I was just waking up.

This only goes to show how short life really is how you shouldn’t take anything for granted. I can’t even begin to imagine how Kanye must feel, but I can relate to how close he was to his Mom. I wish my sincerest condolences and prayers to the West family in their time of grief.

My heart aches right now. This is truly shocking. I’ll keep your family in my prayers!!

R.I.P. Dr. West

@ JSCENE Karma is horrible indeed, I do believe in that…………. even if you don’t like that person I mean if they were that close to their mother of all people and that person was such a huge part in their life and they’ve been nothing short of supportive of you and they were your main role model and to just lose them has to be horrible……….. I couldn’t imagine one person I would like to feel that pain…..I can’t.

@ 179 I’m a 50 Cent fan but I wouldn’t even do it………. I’d be ready to shoot some people up for saying negative things right after my mother dies. And I leave my deepest condolences.

There are no words to express just how tragic this really is. My heart is literally aching and Dr. West isn’t even related to me so I can’t imagine what Kanye must be going through right now. It’s just one of those things where nothing you say can really help. Life is so unpredictable and when the Lord is ready for us, he’s ready. I just hope that people let Kanye grieve the way he wants to grieve, whether that be completely shutting out the world or making music. I support anything that he does. My prayers go out to Kanye and his family.

R.I.P Dr. Donda West

@350 ebzo1

I know…i literally can’t believe some of these comments. Even if you feel surgery is wrong, there is a time and place to express that…this is not that time or place….some people just hateful and insensitive.

This is probably that time period where the family all come together and just stare at each other in disbelief..you know that stage where nobody can believe that person is gone, and everyone’s just sitting around looking at everyone……grief comes in stages, and i wish the west family the best….

OMG..i’M about to see him in concert on saturday..Damnnnn dat’s so sad.Hope he doesnt cancel his tour

Prayers going out to kanye and the whole west family, may god bless you all in your
time of need.

This is beyond devastating. Kanye, I can’t even image how sad and lost you must feel. I am so sorry for you and your family, my sincerest condolences to you all. Stay in prayer Kanye, stay strong and R.I.P. Dr. West.

Kanye, right now I’m at lost for words. I really don’t know what to say because I can’t even imagine the pain you’re feeling at the moment. All I can do is continue to pray for you and your family. I cried for you and I don’t even know you. It’s amazing how one can touch another without even meeting that person or carrying a conversation with them. GOD bless you, and I pray deeply that GOD gives you the strength to over come and heal. Remember she’s in a better place now and I promise you she’s in no more pain.

xoxo

Hello Kanye,
I am sending my condoleces for the lost of your mom. I will be praying for you and your family in the coming days ahead.

Mrs. Grimes

RIP Ms. West this is so sad and unfortunate. I can relate to how Kanye is feeling right now, I lost my mother in 1997 10yrs ago and still have my moments. All I can say is if you have your parents here tell them you love everyday, and if you’re not close to them try to be. People are passing everyday and you never know when it’s your time this is so sad. My prayers goes out to Kanye and his family.

rev 21:4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. R.I.P Dr West.

Sarah said

OMG..i’M about to see him in concert on saturday..Damnnnn dat’s so sad.Hope he doesnt cancel his tour

Bill Said:
No disrespect to you miss, but I DOUBT if Kanye is thinking about doing a concert on Saturday, much less a continuing tour…..
His MOTHER just died tragically & SUDDENLY……
Life doesn’t just go on as normal when that happens.

Give him time to grieve & cry..

May be he will stop being such an Arrogant person.

Maria said:

May be he will stop being such an Arrogant person.

Bill Said:

The Young brother’s mother just died tragically & suddenly, and this is the thought that crosses your mind ???

That’s wasn’t a very kind thing to say on a memorial blog to someone’s mother.
that’s not cool miss…….

My heart goes out to Kanye West and his family, to loose your mother is a terrible lost and no words will heal your pain just no know that God will take you through he will give you what you need to endure and he never leave you, just think she is smiling in heaven because you have truly made her proud and for that you will continue to be blessed BETTER THEN BLESSED. God has allowed her to enjoy your success and he will continue to smile upon you with her in his (GOD) presence.

Darkness upon darkness. Sorrow upon sorrow. Pain upon pain. Anguish upon anguish. That’s death.

Death is a fearful visitor, snatching away people who are precious to us and leaving us behind to mourn, grieve, and wonder. It blocks the light that before had shined so freely and easily on our lives.

Whether we’re facing the prospect of dying, or dealing with the death of a loved one, death can be devastating. It can sap our energy, change our plans, overwhelm our soul, alter our outlook, test our faith, steal our joy, and challenge our assumptions about life’s purposes.

When we walk through the deep valley, we feel swallowed up by the shadow and come face-to-face with fear. The frantic emptiness of our loss threatens the comfort that previously originated from our trust in God, and so we grow afraid. Afraid of our future. Afraid to enjoy life again.

Yet in that valley, under that shadow, we can say to the Lord, “I will fear no evil; for You are with me” (Psalm 23:4).

HIS LOVING ARMS NEVER LET YOU GO
HE IS ALWAYS WITH YOU.

Slowly at first, but most assuredly, He provides comfort and release from the darkness. He gives light. He leads us out. Eventually, we escape the valley of the shadow.

—Dave Branon

This is such a tragedy…my heart aches for Kanye because he seemed to have such a great relationship with his mom, one that a lot of people aren’t as fortunate to have. I know losing a loved one, especially a parent, is not something that you can just get over, but I hope that he is able to heal as much as possible from this tragedy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Kanye.

P.S.-Bill thank you for reminding those who leave less than thoughtful comments that this man just lost his mother. If you’re going to respond, the decent thing to do as a human being would be to give your condolences and leave it at that, rather than making negative remarks about Kanye and/or his mother.

“There is no hurt on Earth that Heaven cannot heal”

Although we cry about the death of a loved one on THIS SIDE,
on the OTHER SIDE, the angels are rejoicing, and God is saying
“Welcome Home, My good & faithful servant”

I extend my prayers to Kanye and his family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RIP…

This is so sad. I can’t believe this has happened, but I do know God will see you through. Stay strong Kanye. I know your mother is smiling down on you; she had such a beautiful smile. RIP Dr. West.

ALOT of ya’ll are so damn fake. Talk shit about Kanye on every other post but as soon as his mom dies it’s “ohhh my prayers go out”.

–>I love you Kanye & have from the beginning. You are a strong man, other men should get like you. NEVER change! Your TRUE fans will keep you in their prayers, and I am one of them. May angels lead your mother in.

Where was Bush when all this happened? Just a question… Kinda makes you wanna say hmmmmmmm!!!

Life can be so harsh at times… It is often said that time heals most wounds… Death is not one of them… A Mother & Father are the MOST prized possessions in life… I can not bare to even think of my mother being taken away form me… But I have always been in tune with death… so I have asked God to give me understanding and patience when the time comes… It was such a shock when I found out that Ms.West’s time had come… I am not sure if Kanye will ever read this but it may not be meant for him but for some one else… God is a merciful God and he will NEVER put more on you than you can handle… As Tupac said (and I believe him because he knew pain and strife…) If you can make it throught the night… There will be a brighter day…
~MzButta

This is so sad. My heart goes out to Kanye and his whole family, I can imagine what he is going through right now.

Kanye, my heart goes out to you and your family during this time. People are not going to be able to tell you anything to make you feel better, but you will find peace from God at a later time.

Take care…….RIP Dr. West.

RIP Mrs West.