"Donda" is the name of Kanye West's late mother, Dr. Donda West, who passed away in 2007. Kanye uses this title for his 10th studio album (2021), a creative company, a clothing line, and a private school. It symbolizes his mother's profound influence, mentorship, and spiritual guidance in his life and career.
On July 21, West confirmed the album title had been changed to Donda in honor of his mother, after whom he had also named his creative company. The album had its name briefly changed to Donda: With Child, which was later reversed. West announced a release date of July 24, and posted a track listing for the album.
The first song on the album is called “Donda Chant” which is somebody saying “Donda” repeatedly. A lot of people thought this was creepy and considered to be some type of cult situation. But it turned out to be his mother's heartbeat whenever she had passed away.
West, who has been vocal on X recently, responded to the video, writing, "I'M COMING TO MIAMI RIGHT NOW IM GOING TO GO GET MY BROTHER NOW LETS PRAY FOR HIM." He later posted a video explaining his concern, noting that Black was wearing a “DONDA” chain in the clip, referencing West's album named after his late mother.
Rapper Kanye West, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2016 after being hospitalized for a psychiatric emergency, has said his initial diagnosis was incorrect and he is instead on the autism spectrum, a new diagnosis he blamed for some of his erratic behavior in recent years.
Bipolar disorder causes people to experience extreme changes in mood, swinging from manic highs to depressive lows. Bipolar episodes create changes in a person's thinking and behavior that can be dangerous. West's experiences fit the symptoms of bipolar disorder, a condition that affects around3%of Americans.
Kanye West (Ye) claimed his net worth reached $2.77 billion in early 2025, based on valuation reports from Eton Venture Services valuing his music and Yeezy brand, but this conflicts with independent estimates, with Forbes suggesting a lower figure after the Adidas deal collapse, though his self-valuation highlights his sole ownership of Yeezy and music assets.
ye as an album is without a doubt Kanye's most introspective and personal album since 808s and Heartbreak, with a major emphasis on the state of his own mental health. When he's not being cathartic, he's painting a really tragic image of the kind of thoughts that were going through his head.
Kanye (/ˈkɑːnjeɪ/) is a Yoruba, Igbo and Swahili name. In Yoruba culture, the name means "next in line". In Igbo culture, the name means "let's give". The name or word Kanye can also be derived from Bantu languages indigenous to the Swahili people of Eastern Africa, meaning "only one".
Donda 2 received mixed reviews, with criticism for its subject matter, song structures, lack of focus, and West's lyricism, though the production received some praise. It is generally considered one of West's worst albums. Due to its initial Stem Player exclusivity, Donda 2 was heavily pirated.
“I went to this doctor … My wife took me to do that because she said, 'Something about your personality doesn't feel like it's bipolar, I've seen bipolar before. ' And I've come to find that it's really a case of autism that I have,” West said. West said the diagnosis has helped him better understand himself.
Yeezy (brand) Yeezy (often stylized as YZY or YEEƵY) is an American media company, fashion brand, and record label founded by rapper, designer, and entrepreneur Kanye West (legally known as Ye as of 2021) on August 6, 2013.
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Kanye has praised Eminem multiple times, calling him one of the greatest rappers of all time. In interviews, he's acknowledged Eminem's lyrical ability and cultural impact. Eminem has also expressed respect for Kanye, and the two notably collaborated on the 2009 track “Forever” alongside Drake and Lil Wayne.
