Just weeks before Donda West died, a plastic surgeon refused to perform procedures on her because of a health condition that could have led to a heart attack, in which she recently died from. Beverly Hills physician, Dr. Andre Aboolian, was set to perform a tummy tuck and breast reduction on Ms. West. The Dr. warned her that she needed to get clearance from an internist whom Dr. Aboolian recommended. We’re told West never went to that doctor, and subsequently had the procedures performed by Dr. Jan Adams who is a Discovery Channel regular.

A family member told the media that Kanye is not doing to well. “It’s been extremely hard , he’s not doing well …. But he has a lot of people around him who love him … He also has a grief counselor who’s there if need be.” “Kanye is a strong man. This is really tough for him, but he’ll get through it. We just want to continue praying for him.”, concluded the family member. Our prayers are with him.

Kanye is grieving the death of his mother. He was in London when he heard the news about her passing. The mother of hip-hop mogul Kanye West died following a “cosmetic procedure” in Los Angeles this weekend, her publicist told CNN Monday.

Chicago rapper Rhymefest, who co-wrote the hit “Jesus Walks,” confirmed Dr. West’s death to radio station WCGI. Listen over here:

http://celebritydishandgossip.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-heart-goes-out-to-kanye-west.html

Dr. Donda West, Kanye’s mother, who he was very close to, died suddenly last night. Individuals close to the rapper confirmed this to Miss Xpose just a few minutes ago. The cause of death is unconfirmed, but it is suspected that she died from a recent surgical procedure. She was only 58 years old. “The family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time”, says Kanye’s publicist. Keep their family in your prayers. More details to come.

According to his website, Chicago rapper Kanye West has co-written a book with J. Sakiya Sandifer called Thank You And You’re Welcome. The book, which will be released on December 18 and is set to cost only $10, will be “an entertaining volume of ‘Kanye-isms’— the creative, humorous and insightful philosophies and anecdotes used in creating his path to success.

Previously we reported that 50 Cent crashed a concert that headlined Kanye West. During the concert, 50 Cent hopped on stage and did an imitation of what seems to Kanye dancing around on stage like a bufoon. The video I posted before wasn’t that clear, so we did a REPOST. This is too funny!

We hear that 50 Cent showed up at the Powerhouse Concert in Philadelphia this past weekend. He showed up unannounced and took T.I.’s spot during the concert due to TI’s legal troubles. Why did 50 cent pull out a white pair of sunglasses, tightened his shirt and started dancing and jumping around like Kanye. A loyal reader emailed us a youtube clip of his bufoonery. It’s funny!

Ja Rule Ft. The Game – Sunset.mp3 Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/0yi4ma

Chris Brown Ft. The Game – Nice.mp3 Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/madpm8

JUELZ SANTANA “YOU MUST LOVE ME”  (dirty) http://www.sendspace.com/file/qbrdsk

Hip-Hop tycoon Damon Dash is releasing a promotional mixtape that pays homage to “Reasonable Doubt”, the seminal album from former business partner Jay-Z. “Beyond Reasonable Doubt” is a series of songs that were recorded 3-4 years ago with artists that were signed to a pre-breakup Roc-A- Fella Records. Artists on the mixtape include Beanie Sigel, Juelz Santana, Kanye West, Nicole Ray, Memphis Bleek, Rell, and Jay-

Kanye West is reportedly set to contribute to Michael Jackson’s upcoming comeback album. “I’m working on stuff for Michael Jackson,” West recently told the media. “If I like a person’s outlet or what a person brings to the table, then I’ll speak to them.” It is not fully clear as to what Kanye will be doing exactly on Jackson’s album, but it’s likely Jackson is looking for some of ‘Ye’s signature production.