Kanye Admits His Mother Donda Was A Lesbian

Kanye West Sparks Reactions After Claiming His Late Mother Was a Lesbian

Kanye West is once again trending after making a deeply personal and surprising statement about his late mother, Donda West, on social media — one that has fans shocked, confused, and asking why now?

In a now-deleted post on Twitter (now known as X), the rapper wrote:

“You know that day when you hear noises coming from your mom’s room and you find out she’s a lesbian and you’re like
Mom that’s my babysitter
You’re sleeping with the employees
See, I got it from you mom”

... appears to be a reference to his mother, Dr. Donda West, who passed away in 2007. The statement quickly went viral, sparking reactions across the internet. Some users expressed skepticism, others offered support, and many were simply unsure how to process the revelation — especially given Kanye’s history of making bold, sometimes controversial public statements.

A Complicated Relationship

Kanye has spoken extensively about his mother over the years. She was not just his mom — she was his manager, mentor, and biggest cheerleader. Her sudden passing due to surgical complications in 2007 had a lasting emotional impact on him, which he’s acknowledged in multiple interviews and songs, including “Hey Mama” and his 2021 album Donda, which he named in her honor.

The latest statement adds a new — and unexpected — layer to their story. While Kanye did not expand on the comment or provide further context, ... seemed to imply that he believes his mother was in a same-sex relationship with someone who worked in their home during his youth.

Internet Reactions: Shock, Support, and Side-Eyes

The reactions were mixed. Some fans responded with compassion, noting that sexuality is a deeply personal aspect of someone’s life — and that Kanye, in sharing this detail, may be attempting to better understand his own identity and upbringing.

Others were critical of the timing and delivery, questioning whether such a private claim about someone who can no longer speak for themselves should have been made public at all — especially on a platform like Twitter.

“It feels messy to out your mom like this posthumously, even if it’s your truth,” one user wrote.
“This is a weird way to unpack childhood trauma,” another added.

So… Why Now?

Kanye hasn’t offered an explanation for the tweet, nor has he addressed the fallout. Whether it was a reflection, a metaphor, or just another cryptic Kanye moment, ... adds to the ever-growing list of statements that blur the line between raw honesty and public spectacle.

As always with Ye, it’s hard to separate art, emotion, and impulse — but this time, it involves the legacy of someone he’s always claimed to hold closest to his heart.