I got a few phone calls and messages yesterday regarding the passing of Kanye’s mother, Donda West. “It’s almost like we lost someone we know” my sister commented. There’s a reason for that. You can say what you want about some of Kanye’s antics, but you gotta give it up to the brother for celebrating his mother. ’Ye has always made it clear that he is what he is because of her love, guidance and support. For all the titles he’s earned (Hip-Hop mega-star, coveted producer, fashion icon…), he wears one moniker more proudly then them all: Mama’s boy.
If you are a praying person, send one up for Dr.West and her people and for all familes dealing with the loss of a mother. And if you are lucky enough to have your mama around, make sure you speak to her every day. You should never be too busy for that. Moms make the world go ’round- they birth us, feed us, educate us and should be revered as the queens they are. And your reverence shouldn’t be limited to your own mom dukes- you gotta give it up to any woman, especially the sisters and the single ones, who manage to bring forth and sustain life in a country that eats it’s young.
I’m always getting on the men for being so hateful to women, and part of the reason I’m so serious about is that WE are the next generation of mothers! We are responsible for creating life-that’s serious buisness. The venom you spit to these young ladies can be poisonous, and transmitted to the kids she’ll bear. Never forget that, and never forget how important the mothers are!
I’m calling my mom today. I hope you do too.
DROPPED BY SISTER TOLDJA
Tags: Kanye West
November 12th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
I agree ST. Ye’s visible appreciation for his mother was refreshing and I am sad for his loss. But it’s nice to know that she left a world of support/blessings behind for her son and his fiance. Good post dear. I’m calling Mama now…
November 12th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
This has to be the most tasteful blog I have read on Dr.West’s passing all day. I commend you for being more introspective than informational. R.I.P. Dr. West.
November 12th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Blind I would like to send Our deepest condolences & prayers to the West family.
November 12th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
*sigh*
Do I REALLY have to be the one to pull the asshole card here?
Really?
…
Fine.
Boo-fucking-hoo. Nobody here knew her so no one should really be this concerned. If she were the mother of some nigga you bumped shoulders with getting off the train, you would’ve glossed over this like so many other stories.
It shouldn’t take the loss of a celebrity’s family member to remind us to give ma dukes a slap on the ass and a “good job” at least once a week. Gag me with Vida Guerra’s clit ring.
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And FrrrrrrrrrruuuCK Kanye too.
November 12th, 2007 at 10:38 pm
harsh realities
November 12th, 2007 at 10:53 pm
Big Chief, I understand what you’re saying with regards to not relying on notable deaths to appreciate those in our lives, but it is still better to use this as an opportunity to appreciate those in our lives so we do not wait till their passing before we express appreciation.
PS. I did know her from when my father and her were department heads at Chicago State and considering the fact that she was an educator, you should care since those people often care about the lives of others more than others care about themselves.
November 13th, 2007 at 6:54 am
Well, for one, most of us here (obvs. not you) like Kanye’s music. If it weren’t for her, there’d be no him. I think that warrents her something as small as a post on this blog. And even if it were some dude on the train who lost his mom, it would be an occasion for me to send a prayer up and to count my own blessings. Love is important, moms are important. I’ll never feel like a dick rider for acknowledging that.