I heard on the radio this morning that Kanye West's mom, Donda West died unexpectedly over the weekend.
According to reports, West, the 58-year-old former chairwoman of the English Department at Chicago State University passed as a reult of complications after plastic surgery.
I feel for Kanye right now. On both his albums, College Dropout and Late Registration, he rapped about how his mom was the only one in his corner throughout the development of his music career. She helped him move out of an apartment after an eviction. She urged him to finish school. She brought her slightly ego-maniacal son - yes, we love you Kanye - back down to earth.
Earlier this year, Donda West's book: Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Star. was released.
The fact that she died after complications after plastic surgery is just a shame.
It's too early to know the specifics of Ms. West's death - maybe the coroner's report due out later this week will spell out exactly what happened. But I'm sure about one thing: Women, we have to stop artifically trying to get to a point that is so unnatural! It is killing us!
Working out to get a tummy down is one thing, but people rarely talk about the risk of infections when taute abs and a tight behind is their goal.
Donda West was her son's personal manager as they jetsetted through New York and Los Angeles. I'm sure Ms. West was under pressure to look younger, if from noone but herself. She's only human. She worked hard all of her life and thought she was entitled do do something nice for herself. But when I look at her pictures today, I saw a beautiful woman, someone with wisdom. I saw someone's mother. That makes me think of macaroni and cheese, collared greens and hugs.
Ladies, we have to embrace who we are. If we are middle age, we may have to embrace a little bit more of a middle.
Ms. West's death was just too early.
Tell us what you all think about the risks women take when they get plastic surgery.
Comments (3)
Did you ever listen to "Kanye West's Workout"? It is a very funny song, but the way it talks about women's bodies, I wouldn't want my wife or mother around when it's playing.
Posted by Anonymous | November 13, 2007 9:47 AM
Posted on November 13, 2007 09:47
I feel that there is nothing wrong with a little nip/tuck, if you do it the right way. Too many women are looking for a "quick fix" and they do not examine their health issues before having plastic surgery. I am 53 years old and people think that I am in my late 30's. That's because I have been working out for the past 15 years and I maintain a health lifestyle.
This summer I decided to have a little lipo done on my stomach. I did my homework and found a great doctor who performed the procedure. I had it done on a Friday and I was back to work that Monday. I was back at the gym within a week and have had no health problems. I am very pleased with the results.
What women have to do before thinking about plastic surgery is to make sure they are in good health (see your doctor), be involved in some sort of exercise program and eat healthy. Obesity is a very serious problem in this country and people need to take the time to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Plastic surgery is not the answer to good health.
Posted by Erleen Emery | November 13, 2007 11:11 AM
Posted on November 13, 2007 11:11
Why not be natural? I'm sorry that the lady passed away, but you see how plastic surgery did the Gloved One in, right?
Posted by Mario | November 13, 2007 12:44 PM
Posted on November 13, 2007 12:44