Kanye Stops Grammys For Mom

Posted on February 11, 2008

There was no stopping Kanye West from carrying out an emotional Grammy tribute to his mom Donda last night.

During his acceptance speech for "Best New Album," Kanye began to dedicate his trophy to his mother, who he lost after she suffered complications from surgery. But music soon began to play, signaling him to leave the stage.

"It would be in good taste to stop the music now,” Kanye said without missing a beat.

The music quickly halted. He continued, "I know you're really proud of me right now, and I know you wouldn't want me to stop ... and mama, all I want to do is keep making you proud."

The rap star, who had been avoiding the spotlight since Donda's death in November, picked up four Grammy wins, including Best Rap Solo Performance for “Stronger," and Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group for "Southside."

In an emotional tribute performance, Kanye sang his hit song “Stronger,” then segued into a special version of “Hey Mama." The moving delivery brought the Grammy crowd to its feet.

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Comments (6) | Filed Under: Awards Shows

I really feel for Kanye coz hes is a great guy and he doesnt deserve this also i dont think it was fair on Kanye to film him crying while trying to sing “Hey Mamma” in paris. Lots of luv to Kanye hope he pulls through luve ya Melissa x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

- Melissa

Posted 10/05/08 09:20 AM

you know what that was very rude of them not only do i feel him but i know the pain i to lost my only parent

- jamesetta chatman

Posted 09/28/08 11:28 PM

this was the best part of the awards show and most memorible

- eddriele_rivera

Posted 03/13/08 05:36 PM

That attitude is built on in from way back. Of course it is the saddest thing to lose your mom, who’s usually your biggest fan (I’m sure she constantly pumped up his ego)Sadder still is the fact that her death was preventable. Maybe the best leasson kan will learn is to heed your doctor’s advice, and not let your vanity guide you.

- mia

Posted 02/16/08 02:03 PM

the attitude at the MTV awards - yea.. that was a bit much, but the man’s mother died. and thats right YOU DONT KNOW what it feels like to LOOSE a parent. It’s rough and I would have had to say something too… “i do not like his attitude” thats nice. no one cares though!

- Becky

Posted 02/12/08 01:37 PM

I am sorry for the lost of his mother. I know that they were very close and although I cannot understand the lost of a parent as of yet I do not like his attitude at all. I think Kanye needs a reality check. He acts like the world owes him something. His tantrum after the MTV awards (I belive) etc. get a grip dude. there are other musicians who have done more than you and don’t act like a 2 year old.

- Melanie

Posted 02/12/08 09:20 AM

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