As a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, famous rapper and producer Kanye West has completed the restoration of his childhood home in Chicago. The home in the South Shore neighborhood now features a stunning gate with the initials “DH,” symbolizing Donda West’s lasting impact on her life and career.
The house, which West initially wanted to convert into a youth community center, became the subject of a municipal dispute after officials called for it to be demolished.
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Kanye West Finishes Renovating His Childhood Home
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According to Daily Mail, the restoration project, started by rider “Donda” earlier this year, aims to preserve the memories and legacy of his upbringing while honoring his beloved mother, Donda West, who died in 2007 of heart disease after undergoing plastic surgery.
The renovated home is a testament to West’s roots and deep connection to his late mother. The gate, bearing the initials “DH,” short for “Donda’s House,” is a poignant reminder of Donda’s name and his guiding presence in Western life.
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According to the news outlet, renovations to the 1,600-square-foot home include a new roof, a pair of wooden stairs at the entrance and back, and surveillance cameras on both sides of the building.
The house, which has three bedrooms and one bathroom, features an American flag with the caption “Long outside” taped to a window in the back and several tree stumps painted in Jamaican red, yellow and green.
Officials Want to Close the Property
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follow Daily MailLocal officials previously expressed concern about the property becoming a haven for drug addicts.
Reports of suspicious activity and littering in the house raised alarm among the authorities, leading to talk of closing the house.
Through his charity Donda’s House, West bought the property to convert it into a community art “incubator” for at-risk youth, only to be met with opposition from the authorities as it was abandoned.
However, they got a permit that allowed the property to undergo the complete facelift it has now.
Kanye West Shows Home In His Professional Works
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The “Jesus Is King” frontman’s lovingly restored childhood home has featured prominently in his professional endeavors. The house served as an important source of inspiration for West, and its inclusion in his work symbolizes his connection to his roots and the journey that led him to musical success.
Fans of the rapper will recall that the video for his 2011 collaboration with Jay Z, “Watch the Throne,” featured scenes filmed in and around the same house. The visual representation of his childhood home allows the viewer a glimpse of the place that shaped his formative years and influenced his artistic expression.
He also visited the home with his wife and eldest daughter North on the 2018 edition of the former Kardashian’s reality TV series “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.” West also featured a replica of the house for a “Donda” album listening event in 2021, using it as a creative resource.
Kanye West’s Ex-Wife Says She’s Sometimes Right About Her Daughter’s Social Media Use
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In other news, the rapper’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian made a shocking confession about her ex-husband’s concerns about their daughter North that surfaced on social media platform TikTok. In a recent interview with Time magazineKardashian revealed that she now understands and admits that West is sometimes “right” about not wanting their daughter involved in certain online activities.
The revelation came after North, 10, posted a video on TikTok lip-syncing with rapper Ice Spice to some of his mature lyrics. Although the videos gained attention and received many views, they raised questions and concerns about the suitability of the content for young children.
“As soon as I saw the words, I was like, ‘Oh no, we’re going to take it down,'” Kardashian told the publication. “I saw on the internet, [people saying] ‘Kanye’s right,’ and maybe he’s in that state.”
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