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Donda West Honored With Chicago Street Renaming
Kanye West's late mother Donda West gets Chicago street renamed in tribute.
In brief
Kanye West's late mother Donda West gets Chicago street renamed in tribute. Chicago renamed East 78th Street to Dr. Donda West Way honoring Kanye West's mother who died in 2007. Originally reported by Billboard.
Donda West honored
Kanye West's late mother Donda West received an honorary street renaming in Chicago on Sept 22.
Street renamed to Dr. Donda West Way
East 78th Street in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood was renamed to Dr. Donda West Way.
Alderman Greg Mitchell speaks
7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell called Donda West a scholar, builder of people, and champion for Black creativity.
Donda West's legacy
Donda West was a professor at Chicago State University who founded the Gwendolyn Brooks Center for Black Literature.
Donda West's death
Donda West died at 58 in November 2007 after cosmetic surgery complications.
Kanye West's recent work
Kanye West released his Bully album in March and is touring globally with 2026 dates.
The big picture
Chicago renamed East 78th Street to Dr. Donda West Way honoring Kanye West's mother who died in 2007.
