Donda West Way: A South Shore street is renamed for a Chicago 'village mom'
A street in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood has been renamed Donda West Way to honor the late educator and mother of Ye. The renaming recognizes West for her role in mentoring a generation of local hip-hop artists. Community members and musicians attended the ceremony to celebrate her impact on the neighborhood.
A group of Chicago-bred hip-hop legends gathered for a South Shore reunion, and for a moment, they transported to their teenage years — making music in the living room of their chosen mom, Donda West.“This is not just a story about Donda West's son,” said Chicago Public Schools Board member and rapper Che “Rhymefest” Smith. “This is really a story about a woman who raised a community of boys.”West was known for being the mother of hip-hop artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. To many…
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