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.

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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



148 Responses to “Kanye West’s Mother Passes Away”

  1. Amber Says:

    may god bless his heart..hope everything goes good with him

  2. Anton K Says:

    RIP

    i feel for your loss.

  3. peppy Says:

    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

  4. Qprecise Says:

    Say what .. ??! God bless man and my condolences. R.I.P

  5. Mr. Me 2 Says:

    RIP

  6. duecetre87 Says:

    Rest In Peace Donda West

  7. Hip Hop Fan Says:

    R.I.P

  8. cas Says:

    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!

  9. shaze Says:

    RIP

  10. obie1 Says:

    rest in peace

  11. KG Says:

    God bless on my way to chek Jigga

  12. Junior Says:

    rip

  13. TALIB Says:

    Dam man what’s the meaning of life? R.i.p

  14. Southside Says:

    RIP

  15. d or die Says:

    R.I.P Ms West
    this is so saddddddddddddddd

  16. L Boogie Says:

    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.

  17. Shawn Says:

    R.I.P MS. WEST
    IT’S VERY SAD LOSING SOMEONE YOU LOVED DEARLY, ESPECIALLY YOUR MOMS.

  18. OLA Says:

    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

  19. confused Says:

    Damn Kanye, My heart goes out to you and your family
    this is a shock
    Rest In Pease Mrs. West
    God Bless You Kanye

  20. ReBeL Says:

    so sad RIP. im in shock

  21. bkili Says:

    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.

  22. Music_Inspired_88 Says:

    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!!!!

  23. jaytee Says:

    much respect to dr west
    r.i.p

  24. dj repose Says:

    RIP Mrs.West.

    horrible.

  25. smash'em Says:

    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.

  26. B-Man Says:

    I’m a huge Kanye fan and I send my condolences out to his family. This very sad.

    R.I.P. Ms. West

  27. Ahijah Says:

    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.

  28. Ryan Says:

    RIP Dr. Donda West

  29. nasahlon Says:

    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

  30. Joseph Coseth Says:

    R.I.P Man, The hardest part of life is giving away those that you love..

  31. Black Says:

    RTNY i think u need to moderate

  32. DIRTY.DUNNZ Says:

    THAT IS VERY HEAVY NEWS. I FEEL HIS PAIN. I’M FROM THA CHI SO I FEEL LIKE A FAMILY MEMBER DIED.

  33. loyaal Says:

    keep ya head up!!! r.i.p

  34. Def Jam Inc. Says:

    Prayers To Kanye…

  35. tony Says:

    rip ms west

  36. Louis RICH Says:

    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

  37. guppykoth Says:

    May she rest in peace.

  38. Hey Mama Says:

    RIP Donda West. Keep your head up Kanye

  39. jd Says:

    my heart goes out to him and his family

  40. lance Says:

    RIP may she rest in peace!!!

  41. de Says:

    fucked up RIP!!!

  42. H.Dot.Com Says:

    Damn dats fucked up. May she rest in peace.

  43. MAL82 Says:

    Damn sorry to hear that i lost my mom too…R.I.P.

  44. tommy mattola Says:

    GGGGG-UNIT!!!!

  45. MAL82 Says:

    Damn sorry to hear that i lost my mom too…R.I.P..

  46. GuapKid Says:

    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.

  47. ct203king Says:

    damn that’s fucked up r.i.p.

  48. Smilez Says:

    RIP Ms West this is sad. I heard it was from a tummy tuck during surgery that really sucks

  49. hip hop fan Says:

    R.I.P. Dr. Donda West. keep ur head up ye

  50. dat dude Says:

    R.I.P. Donda West. 2007 is a bad year..its crazy. Kanye hold your head man.
    God bless you.

  51. 9ja007 Says:

    R.I.P

  52. rapaintahobby Says:

    R.I.P.

    She was like Hip Hop’s mom…

    this is really sad

  53. Young Says:

    rest in peace and hold your head and keep doing your thing its messed up though

  54. Tina Says:

    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.

  55. youngmd Says:

    I feel for Kanye, RIP Dr. Donda West

  56. MsPink02 Says:

    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.

  57. Ndastreets Says:

    RIP DR. DONDA WEST

  58. young_christ Says:

    life is 2 short. keep ya head up Ye ya moms still by ya side.
    RIP Ms West

  59. brooklin3 Says:

    rip to his kanyes mom and may god bless both of them

  60. Getting Gwap Says:

    R.I.P.!!!

    I feel Kanye’s pain cauz I also lost my moms a couple of years ago.

  61. Isiah Bradley Says:

    RIP Dr. West

  62. santana Says:

    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.

  63. DJGX Says:

    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.)

  64. Melody Says:

    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 ♥ ♥

  65. dblock head Says:

    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.

  66. Rob-G Says:

    R.I.P Donda

  67. Nerdelphia Says:

    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.

  68. $$kay$$ Says:

    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

  69. FUNK CHEW Says:

    R.I.P,MAY KANYE FIND STRENGTH IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME

    PS.NUMBER 45,I…HAVE…NO…WORDS…FOR…YOU…

  70. TC Says:

    May God Rest Her Soul In Peace, and my prayers go out to Kanye and the rest of the West family.

  71. ME Says:

    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

  72. HipHopHead Says:

    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

  73. ME Says:

    *shocked and hurt

  74. shontae' Says:

    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

  75. nessnice Says:

    Sad… RIP

  76. dosent matter Says:

    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

  77. BrownSugar Says:

    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.

  78. JaeEase15 Says:

    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

  79. fgant23 Says:

    RIP. the pain must be killing him. i feel bad. no one should have a loss like that.

  80. rotstreetz Says:

    She was so young. You never know when its your time. My prayers are with not only Kanye but the whole West family.

  81. LWonder Says:

    RIP

  82. gerold Says:

    RIP

  83. oboogie!!! Says:

    damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Mr west was having the best year ever, this is huge plus the man idolized his mom!! RIP DONDA WEST!!!

    Peace!!!

  84. Wize Says:

    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

  85. MaL Says:

    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!

  86. FLAHOMIE Says:

    R.I.P. DONDA WEST

  87. PHILLY Says:

    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

  88. Baby Girl Says:

    R.I.P

  89. nasahlon Says:

    this shit is goin down in the hip hop books 11/11

  90. g0dbl3ss Says:

    oh my god. i just finished her book! this is hella sad…i wonder what was the cause of her death..???..

  91. Off Topic!!!! Says:

    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.

  92. t lonne Says:

    I am very sorry to hear this my thoughts and prayer go out to the West Family.

  93. NYC Homie Says:

    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

  94. 100Guns100Clips Says:

    RIP Ms Donda West- my condolences to kanye and the west family ,,,this is a shocker to me,damn!

  95. J FRESH Says:

    RIP MS. DONDA WES MY NIGGA I FEEL YOUR PAIN I WISH DA BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ONE LOVE

  96. jeezy Says:

    damn how can you even hate when something like this happens?

    RIP Donda West

  97. edorichy Says:

    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.

  98. GoodLyfe Says:

    RIP Mrs. West…….

  99. crazy G Says:

    (#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

  100. White Bread Says:

    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.

  101. States Says:

    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

  102. Flippin-s Says:

    I just found out, R.I.P

  103. LockedNLoaded Says:

    #109 ur a heartless fukin prick

  104. Shango (Cg for life) Says:

    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

  105. Moe Says:

    RIP

    I am so shocked to hear this, I hope Kanye is Okay.

  106. jp Says:

    #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

  107. BigF Says:

    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.

  108. H is Back Says:

    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

  109. Kala Nation Says:

    God Bless Kanye and his family.Our prayers are with your family.

  110. Chow Ming Says:

    Peace, love & strength to the West family

  111. BrownSugar Says:

    RealTalkNY….you need to ban these ididots leaving these degrading comments, they mess up the messagesboards for those who really have something to say.

  112. zizi Says:

    R.I.P……………DONDA WEST

  113. James Says:

    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.

  114. Big Dutty Stinkin Says:

    God Bless your life!! R.I.P. Mrs West…
    Kanye gotta be Stronger like your Song Souljah!!!

  115. BronxScholarette Says:

    Damn…..he was close to her too this is going to be hard for him…..

    R.I.P man hold ya head

  116. NYConcept Says:

    R.I.P.

  117. 100% Says:

    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

  118. Vontrez Says:

    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

  119. Arif Says:

    R.I.P Ms. West…

    My thoughts and prayers are with the West family…

  120. Tiago Says:

    My Deepest condolence to Kanye, what a sad Lost, may she R.I.P. Keep going Kanye, Be Strong and all the Best!!!

  121. wolf Says:

    RIP

  122. bmorecoolgirl Says:

    my dearest and deepest sympathy 2 the entire West family. XOXO Kanye

  123. Juicy Says:

    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!

  124. tracie Says:

    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!

  125. og718 Says:

    i feel bad
    rip mrs west

  126. Im selling oranges papi Says:

    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

  127. van Says:

    Oh no I know kanye is not taking this well! Keep your head up ye! R.I.P. MS WEST

  128. JamRock Says:

    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

  129. Itsme23 Says:

    Damn. I could’t believe my eyes when i saw this. RIP. What tragic ending of such a good year.

  130. Mi Mi © Says:

    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…

  131. Jigga Says:

    R.I.P, stay strong Ye..

  132. Fuckkanye'smother Says:

    Ha!

  133. african outlaw Says:

    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

  134. Sassy Says:

    R.I.P.

    so sad to hear…

  135. Cash Says:

    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

  136. 56 HUSTLER Says:

    “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!!

  137. KanyeCousin Says:

    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)

  138. Juicy Says:

    cosmetic surgery??? damn, thats fucked up u die trying to improve yourself. say ‘no’ to plastic surgery.

  139. G MONEY Says:

    R.I.P. Mrs West!

  140. MI$$ R.O.C LA FAMILIA Says:

    KANYE KEEP YOUR HEAD BABY!!!RIP MS.WEST!!IM PRAYING FOR THE FAM…PEACE

  141. Gangsta Moodz Says:

    R.I.P

  142. yuer Says:

    damn R.I.P

  143. White Bread Says:

    tupac [dear mama]………kanye west[hey mama]……….what a classic.

  144. Clipz. Says:

    R.I.P. Donda West

  145. Gwadaboy Says:

    RIP

  146. flava Says:

    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

  147. Sweden Says:

    R.I.P

  148. Jasmine Says:

    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

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