She was also the inspiration for the song `` Hey Mama , '' from the same album . 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 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 .