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By JACOB ADELMAN, Associated Press Writer
Sun Nov 11, 6:49 PM ET



LOS ANGELES - Donda West, mother of Kanye West and former chairwoman of Chicago State University's English department, has died, a spokesman for the rapper said. She was 58.



Donda West died Saturday night in Los Angeles, said the spokesman, who asked for anonymity because not all family members had been notified.

"The family respectfully asks for privacy during this time of grief," the spokesman said.

A cause of death has not been released.

Donda West was known for the strong bond she shared with her son, by whose side she was often seen at parties and award shows.

Kanye West, 30, often spoke of his close relationship with his mother, who raised him alone after her husband left when Kanye was 3.

She was the inspiration for the song, "Hey Mama," on Kanye West's 2005 album "Late Registration," in which he sings: "Hey Mama, I wanna scream so loud for you, cuz I'm so proud of you ,  I appreciate what you allowed for me. I just want you to be proud of me."

Donda West frequently defended her son against critics who accused him of penning misogynistic lyrics and other purported transgressions.

"I support my baby," she said in a Chicago Sun-Times interview. "He is telling how he feels and he is speaking the truth as he sees it."

In May, she published the book "Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Star," in which she paid homage to her famous son.

Donda West served as chief executive of West Brands LLC, the parent company of her son's business enterprises, and as chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation, an educational nonprofit that works to decrease dropout rates and improve literacy.

Kanye West told the Associated Press in August that he and his mother worked together to devise the foundation's first program, "Loop Dreams," which helps public school students get involved in music.

"Me and my mother were discussing ways to give back and came up with the concept," he said.

Donda West worked in higher education for 31 years, before leaving academia in 2004 to help manage her son's career, according to a biography on the Kanye West Foundation's Web site.

She began working at Chicago State University in 1980 and eventually chaired the school's English department, according to the site. She started her teaching career in the early 1970s as an instructor at Brown College in Atlanta.

Kanye West's writing partner Rhymefest lamented Donda West's death Sunday in an appearance on Chicago radio station WCGI.

"She was everyone's mom," Rhymefest said.

May her soul rest in peace.

As much as I do like tattoos, I don't agree with having tats of a boyfriend or girlfriend, because once u breakup you will be stuck either keeping the name tattoo or paying to have it removed which can hurt just as much as when u got the tattoo.

I don't agree that having tattoos makes u irresponsible, I think it actually expresses Ur personality and individuality to other people. I've had one for about 4yrs and plan to get another one soon. I do however feel that tattoos can be addictive and once u get just one, u will definitely get more.

Ol' school Mary J Blige- I'm Goin' Down
J Holiday- Bed

Putting the onion in the fridge for 10-15 mins also works great.

Britnet Spears- for not realizing that she needs help and will lose her boy's is she keeps running the streets with no underware and people of ill repute

Natasha Beddingfield- Love like this
Wyclef- Sweetest girl
Playaz Circle- Dufflebag boy
just to name a few

Wyclef- Sweetest girl

Dream- Shawty is a ten
Mary J Blige- Just fine

p-square - you say your love

jackelony, regardless of what she did there is no reason, that any man should slap a woman. Since he is not that last man on earth why, will you stick around for the next time, that he decides to choke you or beat the hell out of you. Abeg ol' girl leave fast and don't look back. There are better men out there.

definately 96.9 cool fm, does anyone know of any other stations transmitting, via satellite that I can get online here in the US.

Cassidy- Barry Adrian Reese

ginuwine- Elgin Lumpkins

touche is the dvd bootleg. season 3 will not be available until next year.

what other songs does Olivia have?

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the guys from jagged edge?

mine is motadoshikatochiki

I think that if 50 paid more attention to promoting his album by hyping it for his songs, instead of trying to promote by having beefs with every one, he would get a better sales numbers. Personally, although I like some 50 songs, I don't want to listen to same songs everytime about money, bitches, hoes, sex and drugs.
Kanye raps more about things that are happening in the world today. That's my view.

Actually he's #2 behind Jay-Z. That's according to the Forbes Magazine Richest Rappers List. See if your favorite rapper made the list.


Forbes Names the Richest Rappers
Written by: NeutralMilk on August 16, 2007 2:41:17 PM
Their first edition of 'Hip-Hop Cash Kings' is the whitest thing to happen to rap since Eminem.



These rankings (from 2006 figures) were topped by none other than Mr. Shawn Carter, who had his hands in just about everything last year:



1. Jay-Z - $34 million

2. 50 Cent - $32 million

3. Diddy - $28 million

4. Timbaland - $21 million

5. Dr. Dre - $20 million

6. Eminem - $18 million

7. Snoop Dogg - $17 million

8. Kanye West - $17 million

9. Pharrell Williams - $17 million

10. Scott Storch - $17 million

11. Ludacris - $16 million

12. T.I. - $16 million

13. Outkast - $14 million

14. Lil Jon - $14 million

15. Ice Cube - $13 million

16. Jermaine Dupri - $12 million

17. Swizz Beatz - $12 million

18. Chamillionaire - $11 million

19. The Game - $11 million

20. Young Joc - $10 million

I was watching a show on BET tonight about what part hip hop plays in portraying black people and especially black women in America. I wanted to know from u guys and gals who watch music videos, how u feel about these so called "video hoochies", and rappers constantly refering to women as bitches, hoes and sluts.
Hope we generate our own interesting debate.

Plan to make chicken romano tonight

I think that Beyonce is seriously overated and that Kelly is more down to earth and ground and is the finest of the three girls.

Keisha Cole because she can belt out the notes , Olivia may be pretty but can she sing

[/quote]He's married!

He is off limits. If you were his wife would you be happy that there was another woman trying to take him away from you?

If you really like him you will understand, respect and appreciate the fact that he is taken.

There are many more men out there. Some even beta than your boss thats if you care to look carefully

Spruce up. You are a beautiful African woman. You can get any man you want. provided they are single and you understand that you have shame [quote]

I say find your own man, and do not be a  homewrecker.

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scrambled egg whites, whole wheat toast,green tea
whole wheat toast, fruit smoothie

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