Posted on Mon Nov 12th, 2007 1:08pm PDT By
X17 Staff

Chart-topping rapper Kanye West suffered a tragic blow last night as his beloved mother Donda
passed away following complications related to a cosmetic surgery procedure. Our hearts go out to Kanye during this trying time - hopefully he's able to recover from his loss quickly and resume his incredible string of successes soon!
As inappropriate as it may be for our thoughts to be turning to Kanye's music, our minds can't help but return to
Late Registration's "Hey Mama" and "Roses" - two of the most devastatingly personal songs about loving your family to appear on a record (rap or otherwise) in years. They're certainly even
more personal now!