Donda refers primarily to Donda West, the late mother of American rapper Kanye West. Donda Clairann West (née Williams; July 12, 1949 – November 10, 2007) was an American educator and chair of Chicago State University's Department of English, Communications, Media, and Theater. She was also Kanye West's manager and a major influence in his life and career
. Donda West passed away in 2007 due to complications following plastic surgery. Her death deeply affected Kanye West, who has often expressed his devotion to her in his music and public statements. She was a professor and raised Kanye as a single mother after divorcing his father. Kanye named his tenth studio album "Donda" in her honor, reflecting themes of faith, family, and personal struggles connected to her memory
. In summary, Donda is both the name of Kanye West's mother, a respected educator and manager, and the title of a 2021 album dedicated to her memory.
