November 11th, 2007
Kanye West’s Mother Passes Away
Dr. Donda West, author, manager and mother to Grammy-award winning Kanye West, died early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. While the cause of death for the retired English professor was not known at press time, what is known is what a devastating effect her passing is to have her son. Dr. West was mentioned in several of Kanye’s songs, including his tribute to her, “Hey Mama,” from 2005’s Late Registration.
I hate to see something like this happen, Kanye was having such a great year. From everyone here at RealTalkNY, we send our condolences to Kanye and his family.
R.I.P. Donda West
Update: CNN is reporting the death may have been caused by a cosmetic procedure. Link
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November 11th, 2007 at 2:57 pm
may god bless his heart..hope everything goes good with him
November 11th, 2007 at 2:57 pm
RIP
i feel for your loss.
November 11th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
OMG! I’ve being hearing about this all day but I didn’t think it was true! R.I.P. My condolences to the entire West family
November 11th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Say what .. ??! God bless man and my condolences. R.I.P
November 11th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
RIP
November 11th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Rest In Peace Donda West
November 11th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
R.I.P
November 11th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
kanyeee i love youuuuuu! You are so fortunate to have a mother who loves and cares for you so muchhh. She will always be in your heart and in your spirt!
November 11th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
RIP
November 11th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
rest in peace
November 11th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
God bless on my way to chek Jigga
November 11th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
rip
November 11th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Dam man what’s the meaning of life? R.i.p
November 11th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
RIP
November 11th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
R.I.P Ms West
this is so saddddddddddddddd
November 11th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
Mayne… that’s messed up. R.I.P. to Ms. West and I will definitely pray for my man Kanye, that God will give him the strengh and sanity to deal with this terrible situation. I couldn’t even imagine how i would feel.
November 11th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
R.I.P MS. WEST
IT’S VERY SAD LOSING SOMEONE YOU LOVED DEARLY, ESPECIALLY YOUR MOMS.
November 11th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
she was so young…i can only imagine what kanye is goin through right now…may the Almighty be w/ you and ur mother always
November 11th, 2007 at 3:46 pm
Damn Kanye, My heart goes out to you and your family
this is a shock
Rest In Pease Mrs. West
God Bless You Kanye
November 11th, 2007 at 3:55 pm
so sad RIP. im in shock
November 11th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
May she rest in peace.
Nothing can really be said to truly comfort someone in a situation like this.
I am deeply saddened by your loss.
November 11th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
This is a shock to me rite now.. Maaan One minute u win the Music Sales War versus the top selling rapper out and then the next minute the person most dear to u passes away..
Let’s all take notice of whatz in front of us!!
R.I.P. Ms West!!!!
November 11th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
much respect to dr west
r.i.p
November 11th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
RIP Mrs.West.
horrible.
November 11th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
you have my condolences Kanye. may Mrs. West r.i.p
i know exactly what you are going through rite now my nigga. Keep comin’ strong at ‘em.
November 11th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
I’m a huge Kanye fan and I send my condolences out to his family. This very sad.
R.I.P. Ms. West
November 11th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
I heard about this but it was only rumours at the time my hearts goes out to Kanye & his family R.I.P to Dr West.
November 11th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
RIP Dr. Donda West
November 11th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
dam man im i got chillis reading that, sorry to hear that bad news, i know kanye is taking this hard he has at least one song on all his albums talking about his mom and how they were close ……….rip
November 11th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
R.I.P Man, The hardest part of life is giving away those that you love..
November 11th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
RTNY i think u need to moderate
November 11th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
THAT IS VERY HEAVY NEWS. I FEEL HIS PAIN. I’M FROM THA CHI SO I FEEL LIKE A FAMILY MEMBER DIED.
November 11th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
keep ya head up!!! r.i.p
November 11th, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Prayers To Kanye…
November 11th, 2007 at 4:51 pm
rip ms west
November 11th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
My deepest condolences,love,support & prayers go out to Kanye & the entire West family & friends. She was very instrumental in Kanye’s success and we are all thankful & blessed she allowed her son to share his gift with us.
R.I.P Dr. West & Thank You
November 11th, 2007 at 5:01 pm
May she rest in peace.
November 11th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
RIP Donda West. Keep your head up Kanye
November 11th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
my heart goes out to him and his family
November 11th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
RIP may she rest in peace!!!
November 11th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
fucked up RIP!!!
November 11th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
Damn dats fucked up. May she rest in peace.
November 11th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
Damn sorry to hear that i lost my mom too…R.I.P.
November 11th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
GGGGG-UNIT!!!!
November 11th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
Damn sorry to hear that i lost my mom too…R.I.P..
November 11th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
R.I.P. Dr. West…I’m a big fan of Kanye its so sad to hear about this…he was at the height of his career…keep ya head up ‘Ye.
November 11th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
damn that’s fucked up r.i.p.
November 11th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
RIP Ms West this is sad. I heard it was from a tummy tuck during surgery that really sucks
November 11th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
R.I.P. Dr. Donda West. keep ur head up ye
November 11th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
R.I.P. Donda West. 2007 is a bad year..its crazy. Kanye hold your head man.
God bless you.
November 11th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
R.I.P
November 11th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
R.I.P.
She was like Hip Hop’s mom…
this is really sad
November 11th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
rest in peace and hold your head and keep doing your thing its messed up though
November 11th, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Damn man that is the saddest shit ever, I swear I was listening to “hey mama” like ten minutes before I heard the news this morning…people please pray for Kanye
Donda West R.I.P.
November 11th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
I feel for Kanye, RIP Dr. Donda West
November 11th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
My heart and condolences go out to the family. Anyone who takes this lightly or has the audacity to say Gunit on a matter of such is heartless. Can we all get serious for a second and understand the magnitude of losing someone who had so much importance in someone’s life? Is it really that hard to feel some kind of remorse or send condolences?
If you don’t have anything nice to say refrain from saying anything at all.
November 11th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
RIP DR. DONDA WEST
November 11th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
life is 2 short. keep ya head up Ye ya moms still by ya side.
RIP Ms West
November 11th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
rip to his kanyes mom and may god bless both of them
November 11th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
R.I.P.!!!
I feel Kanye’s pain cauz I also lost my moms a couple of years ago.
November 11th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
RIP Dr. West
November 11th, 2007 at 6:18 pm
DAM WHEN EVERYTHING GO”S GOOD FOR A GOOD PRESON SOMETHING ALWAYS HAPPEN KANYE KEEP YOUR HEAD UP ALL MY BLESSING GO TO YOU AND YOURS.
November 11th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
cosign 37….45 is just an idiot
RIP Mrs.West….i have a feelin ye’s gonna take a break from music and i wouldn’t blame him since his mom was such a huge part of it (his manager). i think the whole world’s heart goes out to kanye at this time and i hope he’s dealing with this appopriately with his loved ones.
p.s. i hope he didn’t find out about this at a bad time (in a show,after a show,in a celebration,recording,producing…etc.)
November 11th, 2007 at 6:35 pm
R.I.P. to Donda West May your Memory live on
and may god give Kanye the strength to carry on
Rest In Peace Dr. West ♥ ♥
November 11th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
i can tell just by listening to hey mama that kanye’s mom was very special to him. i know this is a hard time for him.
November 11th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
R.I.P Donda
November 11th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
Wow,
R.I.P. Mrs West. And here I was thinking that this was one of the best years of his career. My heart definitely goes out to the man especially seeing how close the two was. Stay strong ‘Ye! Much understood if you gonna take a break or anything. Prayers goes out to the West family.
November 11th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
damn my heart goes out to you kanye she still watching over you so keep your head up lost my moms to but i was only 4
November 11th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
R.I.P,MAY KANYE FIND STRENGTH IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME
PS.NUMBER 45,I…HAVE…NO…WORDS…FOR…YOU…
November 11th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
May God Rest Her Soul In Peace, and my prayers go out to Kanye and the rest of the West family.
November 11th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
i dont feel no type of way but sad, confused, shocked and heart. i’m praying so much for Ye. i can’t even imagine. R.I.P. DONDA WEST
November 11th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Rest In Peace to Dr. West. She gave birth to a Hip Hop genius and legend in the making and accomplished alot in her lifetime as well. And as for Kanye, keep your head up homie, there is going to be a day when you going to see her again.
Real Talk
November 11th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
*shocked and hurt
November 11th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
damn ye! r.i.p donda you know we love you soo much ,you will always be missed…my prayers go out to the west family and kanye keep your head up baby
November 11th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Sad… RIP
November 11th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
R.I.P TO KAYNE WEST MOTHER I KNO SHE WAS A GREAT MOTHER WHO WATCH HER SON GO THROUGH HIS LIFE OR DEATH MOMMENT AND WATCH HIM GET FAME AND TAKE OVER THA CHARTS. WISH HIM THE BEST R.I.P MOTHER WEST
November 11th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
EVERYONE make sure you tell those you love that you LOVE THEM!!! Don’t wait, we never know when it will be our time….RIP Ms. West, you created one talented man.
November 11th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
DAMN MAN, DIS SHIT IS CRAZY MAN, HIS MOM WAS SO YOUNG… I STILL CAN’T BELIEVE DIS I KNOW KANYE TAKIN’ DIS REAL HARD RIGHT NOW… ALL I CAN SAY HOLD YA HEAD UP MAN AND GOD BLESS U AND YOUR FAMILY
November 11th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
RIP. the pain must be killing him. i feel bad. no one should have a loss like that.
November 11th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
She was so young. You never know when its your time. My prayers are with not only Kanye but the whole West family.
November 11th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
RIP
November 11th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
RIP
November 11th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Mr west was having the best year ever, this is huge plus the man idolized his mom!! RIP DONDA WEST!!!
Peace!!!
November 11th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
Do good n da bad
Whut a year he was havin, hopefully music will help him get thru this difficult time, it did 4 me when i lost my mom last year,Keep ur head up Kanye n everybody who lost their mom or anybody they love.God gives it n takes it away.
R.I.P DR.West da whole world feels like they knew you
November 11th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Tell yo momma you love her before she dead and gone
Nigga death don’t quit/ thats some real ass shit- Mannie Fresh
R.I.P. to Donda West
Ye, hold ya head brother. She’s still here with you!
November 11th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
R.I.P. DONDA WEST
November 11th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Thats crazy, just a reminder that when everything is goin good it can all change without you seeing it coming..wow..Life is crazy..RIP Dr. West, Kanye, hold ya head man. We supportin u. Stay Strong for the fam
November 11th, 2007 at 9:30 pm
R.I.P
November 11th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
this shit is goin down in the hip hop books 11/11
November 11th, 2007 at 9:37 pm
oh my god. i just finished her book! this is hella sad…i wonder what was the cause of her death..???..
November 11th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
That crazy KanYe hold your head, Atleast when he think of her he can play that (Hey MaMa) song a know she got a chance to hear it.
November 11th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
I am very sorry to hear this my thoughts and prayer go out to the West Family.
November 11th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
who cares that nigga aint real anyways tight pink shirt wearing lookin nigga she was meant to die its gods plan no lets see if he overcomes adversity with this situation but its still CURTISSSSS!!!! all day
November 11th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
RIP Ms Donda West- my condolences to kanye and the west family ,,,this is a shocker to me,damn!
November 11th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
RIP MS. DONDA WES MY NIGGA I FEEL YOUR PAIN I WISH DA BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ONE LOVE
November 11th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
damn how can you even hate when something like this happens?
RIP Donda West
November 11th, 2007 at 10:37 pm
i hope kanye gets on with life. i wish him d best…
and all u g’unit cock-suckers (NYC Homie) can get f**KED.
November 11th, 2007 at 10:48 pm
RIP Mrs. West…….
November 11th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
(#95 NYC Nigga)
you are an idiot for saying that you are so fucking ignorant pardon my languge..but that the most uneducated thing i heard..
i lost my mom too..so i know how kanye is feeling right now..
so my heart goes out to the west family
RIP Dr. west
November 11th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
what ever don’t kill you make you stronger…….im sure he loved his mother so much, especially with the song that he made for her like ”hey mama” that was one of the deepest song iv ever heard, n now with the success of him n his album right now, n too here that his mom died is a very sad thing too here, but the most greatful thing that im sure made his mom proud of him was the success that kanye had before she passed away, n even with the success of all 3 of his album, n im sure he loved her so much for 1 her being a strong black mother to him n her being there for him, n him being that only child im sure it’s hard for him to be the only one who cry alone, being that there wasn’t know body else who he was closer to then his mother, i feel that death is the darkest deepest n most power stages in a person life that a person can go through, n even tho i poke fun at kanye west by calling him kangay west or calling him a mama boy or a fag all joke aside………i wish his mother the best love n success n heaven, n wish kanye the best success in life.
November 11th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Dam
R.I.P to kanye’s mother
All you fucked up fuckin cocksuckers that wont let his moms soul rest in peace FUCK ya’ll NO FUCKIN RESPECT
May god sin your soul for talkin reckless like that
no one deserves that and u basterds are sayin good for him
and screamin out g-unit?? Like thats fucked B no respect dog
Like youza groupy for real dogg u took it overboard…
im not even mad at the fact its kanyes mom cuz i dont kno her but dog id kill u jus for disrespectin a mothers passing
but watever
my prayers go out to kanye and his family
November 11th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
I just found out, R.I.P
November 12th, 2007 at 12:15 am
#109 ur a heartless fukin prick
November 12th, 2007 at 12:18 am
Guys come on, what does 50 or anyone else have to do with this. I dont know how I would overcome anything if my mother past. If you read this Kanye, just keep on doing the things you know she will be proud of. Im so sorry for youre lost sir. Please be strong, I never know youre mother, but I know she wants you to keep on moving. One love
November 12th, 2007 at 12:48 am
RIP
I am so shocked to hear this, I hope Kanye is Okay.
November 12th, 2007 at 1:00 am
#113.u keep making these statements cuz u think ur hard or that showing remorse makes u soft..u don’t realize that ppl reading ur statements can see rite thru you..We all kno ur just a lozer, u probably don’t have any1 that loves u and u don’t love anybody and that’s sad..so wen other ppl lose some1 they love ur happy cuz than atleast they’ll feel wut u been feelin 4 a long time..I hope for ur sake that ur life gets better so u won’t feel the need to show so much hate..R.I.P to Kanye’s mother
November 12th, 2007 at 1:20 am
this is very sad… @#95 ur a retard, leave that comment in ur brainless head. I like both artists but thats no way to talk bitch. My condolences to the family.
November 12th, 2007 at 1:42 am
OH my god some people are so ignorant in this word what the hell G unit come do whit this story
RIP DONDA WEST MAY GOD BLESS UR CHILD
November 12th, 2007 at 2:11 am
God Bless Kanye and his family.Our prayers are with your family.
November 12th, 2007 at 2:20 am
Peace, love & strength to the West family
November 12th, 2007 at 3:59 am
RealTalkNY….you need to ban these ididots leaving these degrading comments, they mess up the messagesboards for those who really have something to say.
November 12th, 2007 at 4:13 am
R.I.P……………DONDA WEST
November 12th, 2007 at 4:32 am
My love goes to you Kanye, it seems crazy because we were born on the same day and i lost my mom this yr while i was in la i flew back to MI and my mom died just 2days before my birthday June 8th, and thats K. West bday as well, My mom had me at 23, died when i was 23 and was born on Aug the 23rd, So Kanye i feel ya pain stay strong and most def GOD will get you through because not only is your mom gone but at the same time shes not because she’s with you and in your every single day. When i get up i think of my mom not a day goes by but i also know that shes right here to guide me when im doing wrong or right. GOOD BLESS. … JCINMICH86@yahoo.com to reach me.
November 12th, 2007 at 4:38 am
God Bless your life!! R.I.P. Mrs West…
Kanye gotta be Stronger like your Song Souljah!!!
November 12th, 2007 at 4:56 am
Damn…..he was close to her too this is going to be hard for him…..
R.I.P man hold ya head
November 12th, 2007 at 5:01 am
R.I.P.
November 12th, 2007 at 5:20 am
based on his music and stories, kanye always appreciated, loved and respected his mother, it must be hard to be enjoying all that success then life shows how real things can get. Be strong
November 12th, 2007 at 5:35 am
from one mature adult to another keep your head up. sorry about your lost nad fuck with these dumb ass little kids are saying they dont’ know shit. Stay up and use this to make even better music
November 12th, 2007 at 6:16 am
R.I.P Ms. West…
My thoughts and prayers are with the West family…
November 12th, 2007 at 6:22 am
My Deepest condolence to Kanye, what a sad Lost, may she R.I.P. Keep going Kanye, Be Strong and all the Best!!!
November 12th, 2007 at 6:51 am
RIP
November 12th, 2007 at 7:03 am
my dearest and deepest sympathy 2 the entire West family. XOXO Kanye
November 12th, 2007 at 7:20 am
she did a good job while she was here. she was so proud of her son, and that should make him feel proud. look at her smile she was so happy. lets celebrate life!
November 12th, 2007 at 7:32 am
This story litteraly brought tears to my eyes. I too lost my mother and it is devestating. Although we mourne her passing, we should also celebrate the life of this phenominal women who was not only a strong educated sista, but a single parent who raised a black man with a strong work ethic, passion for music and art and a brilliant producer whose charasmatic persona has enhanced not only hip hop, but, pop culture……..U are in my prayers Kanye…..I love u.
A true fan!
November 12th, 2007 at 7:39 am
i feel bad
rip mrs west
November 12th, 2007 at 8:22 am
OMG that is so sad…i know how tight they was. I actually wanna cry that is so devastating. God Bess Kanye and all his family in these hard times of grief.
x
November 12th, 2007 at 8:45 am
Oh no I know kanye is not taking this well! Keep your head up ye! R.I.P. MS WEST
November 12th, 2007 at 8:49 am
SMH, dudes mom just died and all yall can talk about is 50 cent, WOW. RIP Dr. Donda West. Here is a link to cause of death http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/12/obit.west/index.html
November 12th, 2007 at 9:15 am
Damn. I could’t believe my eyes when i saw this. RIP. What tragic ending of such a good year.
November 12th, 2007 at 9:37 am
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME, YE…TIMES ARE HARD NOW, BUT WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER…ALTHOUGH SHE HAS LEFT YOU IN THE FLESH, SHE IS STILL LOOKING OVER YOU AND BY YOUR SIDE IN SPIRIT…
R.I.P. DR. DONDA WEST…
November 12th, 2007 at 9:50 am
R.I.P, stay strong Ye..
November 12th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Ha!
November 12th, 2007 at 10:23 am
RIP Dr west, realtalkny can you put up the song called (hey mama),i think its gon be great if you put up. who agrees?
thanks
November 12th, 2007 at 11:06 am
R.I.P.
so sad to hear…
November 12th, 2007 at 11:12 am
With every tragedy comes a lesion learned.. with every loss Something else is gained… I Luv Kanye work, vision, and his passion for his music…I can assure u that this loss will enspire him to put out the greatest music ever.. ……..
RIP,,…. Angels never Die they Fly
November 12th, 2007 at 11:41 am
“one day u here.. then tha next day u gone”.. srry 2 hear bout that lost West.. but alwayz rememba that shes n a betta place now, u knw?? R.I.P.. keep ya head up homie!!
November 12th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Damnn Couss I Wished She Never Passed Away
She Was The Leader Had The Ball But She Passed Away
She’s With God know And There Isn’t Even Passed A Day
Saw My Aunt A Week Ago And Know She’s So Fast Away
R.I.P Aunt Donda West (L)
November 12th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
cosmetic surgery??? damn, thats fucked up u die trying to improve yourself. say ‘no’ to plastic surgery.
November 12th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
R.I.P. Mrs West!
November 12th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
KANYE KEEP YOUR HEAD BABY!!!RIP MS.WEST!!IM PRAYING FOR THE FAM…PEACE
November 12th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
R.I.P
November 12th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
damn R.I.P
November 12th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
tupac [dear mama]………kanye west[hey mama]……….what a classic.
November 12th, 2007 at 6:56 pm
R.I.P. Donda West
November 13th, 2007 at 11:40 am
RIP
November 15th, 2007 at 6:52 am
My words cant take away the pain of losing someone you love, but prayers go out to you and your family. Kanye be encouraged darlyn.
R.I.P Dr. West
November 16th, 2007 at 9:44 am
R.I.P
November 21st, 2007 at 9:38 pm
God Bless Kanye and the Whole entire West family…I wish there was so much more I could do besides post a comment on a wall..but if anything my prayers go out to him and the family…
Much Much love,
Jasmine