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11-13-2007, 03:26 PM
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Kanye West’s mother, Dr. Donde West, has died. News sources and sources close to the family state that due to complications during cosmetic surgery, Donde West passed away last night. Chicago’s #1 hip hop station WGCI in Chicago, IL first reported the news today with no details, as well as People.com and Allhiphop.com. Rhymefest, who is very close to Kanye, was on WGCI today expressing his condolences and stated that Kanye is on his way back from London now. I also received an e-mail from a member of Kanye’s family earlier today confirming that Dr. West did die during surgery complications, and Kanye was informed very early this morning. I waited to post anything about this sensitive situation until I had credible sources confirm, and they have.
The mother, author and entrepreneur is an esteemed graduate of Clark-Atlanta University, and Auburn University where she received her master’s and then her doctorate. She was an English professor at Chicago University for 31 years until becoming her son’s manager. Kanye’s mom was the CEO of West Brands, LLC at the time of her death, as well as the Chair of the Kanye West Foundation. Dr. West’s book, Raising Kanye, is a tribute to families and children everywhere. And through his music, it’s clear how close Kanye was to his mother.
Kanye West’s mother, Dr. Donde West, has died. News sources and sources close to the family state that due to complications during cosmetic surgery, Donde West passed away last night. Chicago’s #1 hip hop station WGCI in Chicago, IL first reported the news today with no details, as well as People.com and Allhiphop.com. Rhymefest, who is very close to Kanye, was on WGCI today expressing his condolences and stated that Kanye is on his way back from London now. I also received an e-mail from a member of Kanye’s family earlier today confirming that Dr. West did die during surgery complications, and Kanye was informed very early this morning. I waited to post anything about this sensitive situation until I had credible sources confirm, and they have.
The mother, author and entrepreneur is an esteemed graduate of Clark-Atlanta University, and Auburn University where she received her master’s and then her doctorate. She was an English professor at Chicago University for 31 years until becoming her son’s manager. Kanye’s mom was the CEO of West Brands, LLC at the time of her death, as well as the Chair of the Kanye West Foundation. Dr. West’s book, Raising Kanye, is a tribute to families and children everywhere. And through his music, it’s clear how close Kanye was to his mother.