Kanye West’s Mother Dies — A Mystery
Posted Nov 11th 2007 4:15PM by TMZ Staff
Filed under: Music
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Kanye West’s mother, Dr. Donda West, has died. Multiple reports indicate that Dr. West’s death may have been a result of complications from some sort of surgery.
Kanye was in London when he was told. He is on his way back to the U.S.
West often spoke about the close relationship he shared with his mother. Dr. West worked as the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to become her son’s manager.
Kanye’s mom was the CEO of West Brands, LLC at the time of her death. She was also Chair of the Kanye West Foundation.
Eve had her b-day party at TAO Las Vegas this weekend during their 2nd Anniversary festivities:





Her celeb friends Rosario Dawson, Zoe Saldana, and Gabby came through.
Rapper Too Short was Also in attendance

Serna Williams


Serna’s new look says SEXY,
She’s really been looking great lately, since she’s now dating a Black Man
Serna definitely stepped her beauty game up. Top Model Status
| Let’s Talk About: Salt-N-Pepa! | |
This week, the girls reconnect with the third-member of their legendary rap group when Spinderella travels to New York to prepare for an appearance on The Tyra Banks Show. Things get a bit sticky when Salt-N-Pepa explain that they were the main attraction and the deejay reveals how she always felt left out of the group and like a third wheel. Did you think Spinderella was the “N” in Salt-N-Pepa like she thought? Was she right to be upset all of these years for being treated like she wasn’t a real part of the group? |
Guess Who’s Back…

New Erykah Badu, “Honey,” produced by 9th Wonder.
R&B is experiencing a lightweight, holiday season resurgence. Badu comes out of hiding & releases a track.
Mike Jones: American Dream
- On November 16, BET will present the world premiere of Houston MC Mike Jones’ feature film, American Dream. The film, which shares it’s title with Mike’s sophomore solo LP…
- NEWS: BET To Premiere Mike Jones’ American Dream Movie
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On November 16, BET will present the world premiere of Houston MC Mike Jones’ feature film, American Dream. The film, which shares it’s title with Mike’s sophomore solo LP, chronicles the rapper’s rise to fame from the streets of his hometown. Jones co-wrote and stars in American Dream, which was directed by indie filmmaker Derrick Dixon. Clifton Powell, Tamala Jones and Hassan Johnson also have roles in the film. American Dream airs on BET at Friday November 16 at 8:00 p.m., and a DVD of the movie will come bundled with Mike’s album, which hits stores on November 20
Detroit Stand Up!
Jacob the Jeweler Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges in Money Laundering Case, Faces Prison
- Jacob “The Jeweler” Arabov is scheduled to enter a guilty plea on charges of making false statements to investigators who were looking into charges that he conspired to launder as much as $270 million in drug profits for the Detroit Based Black Mafia Family…
- NEWS: Jacob the Jeweler Accepts Guilty Plea Agreement, Faces Prison
Jacob “The Jeweler” Arabov is scheduled to enter a guilty plea on charges of making false statements to investigators in Detroit Federal Court today. Jacob was arrested in June of 2006 by federal authorities on charges that he allegedly conspired to launder as much as $270 million in drug profits for the Detroit based Black Mafia Family organization.
Launch Party for “Daughters of Men”
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| L to R Melinda Williams, Robi Reed and Tracey Edmonds host the “Daughters of Men” launch party
Sponsored by Martell Cognac, the launch took place at an exquisite, private home in Encino, CA. Guests laughed and shed tears as Williams and Reed shared how their fathers always supported and encouraged them to follow their dreams. The 200+ guests included Cookie Johnson, Serena Williams, Sugar Ray Leonard, Jim Brown, Rockmond Dunbar, Lisa Raye McCoy, Vanessa Williams, Aisha Tyler and Holly Robinson-Peete, just to name a few. |



