What does Donda refer to?

Donda (styled DONDA) is a creative content company founded by American rapper and fashion designer Kanye West. The company was named after West’s mother, Donda West, and shares the name with his tenth studio album, released in 2021. Donda. Founder. Kanye West.

Why Kanye’s album is called Donda?

The Title. The album is named after the rapper’s late mother, Donda West, who died in 2007 from complications following cosmetic surgery. Kanye has always been vocal about their close relationship and also named his creative content company, DONDA, after her.

What does the Donda cover mean?

G.O.O.D. Music. This is the album cover for Kanye West’s “Donda.” The black cover represents letting go of grief and recovering and in West’s case, it is in reference to his mother’s death.

What does Donda drop mean?

Many fans believe it to represent grief as his late mother’s name is desperately repeated, other listeners take it as an appreciation chant. Fans also suggest that the ‘Donda chant’ represents the thoughts of Kanye, repetitive and fixated on the passing of his mother.

Is Donda all about God?

Donda is a Christian album, even if it isn’t marketed as one. Indeed, the lack of overt Christian branding may be the point. As with Jesus Is King, God remains the focus.

Who was Donda to Kanye?

West raised Kanye in the Chicago area along with her husband, Ray, from whom she separated when Kanye was 3. She retired in 2004 and moved to California to work full-time for her son. She was often seen at his side at parties and award shows. She was also a firm defender of her son’s controversial comments.