Hip - hop star Adam West often paid tribute to his father in his songs . Donda West was supportive of her son 's career , would dance to his beats . She was former English professor , later managed West 's career .
Hip-hop star Kanye West often paid tribute to his mother in his songs . Donda West was supportive of her son 's career , would dance to his beats . Mom was former English professor , later managed son 's career .