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Jay-Z pays tribute to Kanye West's mother

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Rapper dedicates show to her

Jay-Z has paid tribute to felloe rapper Kanye West’s mother, who died yesterday (November 10).

West’s mother Donda passed away in a Los Angeles hospital at the weekend.

During his show at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York last night (November 11) the rapper asked for a moment of silence to pay respect to Donda West.

According to People he said: “Let’s get serious for a minute. This show is dedicated to Kanye West who had a death in the family. We got you, Kanye, stay strong.”

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