This man saved a song for 5 years because he knew he would one day be on Oprah, the biggest talk show of that time. Baller.

im glad he had a chance to perform this song before she died. It was really a special moment.

I almost cry every time the camera cuts to Donda and she's just beaming with proudness for her son. I hope Kanye finds peace one day, he really hasn't been the same since :(

I felt weird watching this. It's such a heartfelt and personal performance I almost feel like I shouldn't be allowed to see it.

Goosebumps. She is the one who let him chase his dreams even as a broke Chicago kid. Never told him to stop trying.

Saw his attempt to perform this song and how he broke down at the end it hurt me so much to see he misses his momma :(

There's no new Kanye or Old Kanye, there's before Donda and after Donda Kanye. The death of somebody you deeply love changes you, Kanye used that to rise up from the pain like a damn phoenix is reborn from its ashes.

I swear this is the most legendary man to have walked this earth

This is my favorite Kanye song ever. This legit brought me to tears just seeing the connection with him and his mom it reminds me of me and my mom. Those lyrics hit home too much

R.I.P Donda West 1949-2007

I love that he went out of his way to write and perform this while Donda was alive so she could hear it. Too many people wait until someone dies before they realize their value. He showed his Mom how much she meant and she knew it up until her unfortunate passing. That's love. Don't wait for someone to leave. Show them love while they are here.

When he knelt down & said “mommy imma love you 'till you don't hurt no more” CHILLS! Ugh. I love this song & this performance. RIP mama

She was so proud of him😩 Sad to see the only woman who's been there for him since day one up there.

this was soo wholesome and pure. I gotta admit I tear up every time I hear this song.

"Ima get you that mansion that we couldn't afford" 😭😭😭😭😭😭

Now he’s a billionaire, making mama proud 🥺👑

How can ya'll hate kanye?

I lost my mom when I was 21 after graduating my college I miss her every single day it's been 15 yrs still miss my mom and forever till I die

The relationship he had with his mother was something I have never seen before especially on the documentary. He never interrupted her, he never spoke over her, he took it all in and his mother would say his name a lot which is an excellent form of communication it releases dopamine and the other feel good chemicals in the brain. This burst of excitement makes people happy and sends unconscious signals such as empathy, trust, and compassion to the unconscious brain. They were so comfortable around each other she knew all of his lyrics. Music can be so deep and it's the ultimate form of expression and he didn't feel judged by Donda and she got to know him on a completely different level which is so rare it would be like letting your parents read your journal or your deep and meaningful conversations on social media. He didn't feel judged by her and she loved them all, Donda is his number one fan! When one of them started to smile the other would contagiously. They would rap together and it was pure sunshine and happiness Hey Mama in the kitchen. I get the feeling his mother was beautiful inside and out. This special and vital relationship was just ripped away he still needed her. He will never get over it and I lost my father last year in a way that will leave me asking why and what if for the rest of my life often and it haunts me. So I feel for him so much. I am glad he is still gifting us with his stunning music. I really hope that one day he will get his pure sunshine smile back

i cry everytime i see this. i hope my mom never die bro

This is why I never turned against Kanye he might be acting crazy but that’s because he needs and misses his mama 😭 I don’t know why people can’t see that! Some people don’t deal with grief properly and it stays with them forever.

He’s a good man in a crazy world.

"Your like a book of poetry,....maya angelou, nikki giovanni, turn 1 page theres my mami" #FIRE #FIRE #FIRE

Paused the documentary, watched this and then went back.

Pitty we will probably never see this Kanye ever again, this is pure

God I couldn't stop smiling through this thing

She looked so proud of him That right there is never ending love

In between graduation and 808s and heartbreaks was Kanye’s mom’s death. You can tell how much he’s still struggling after losing the light of his life. It’s heartbreaking and I hope he’s coping better

Man it's soo heartbreaking to see him now. No I'm not talking about his political preference I don't care about that shit. He can support whoever he wants to. But he's now a man who's lost in this cruel world. His mom was his guardian. Yes he was a family now but I don't that filled the void in his heart. I hope he gets mentally better

NO OTHER rapper has ever done this before and no other rapper has done it since.

To my mama Darlece Annette Bohannon 1963-2022 Always

not yeezus, not tlop in madison garden, not watch the throne in paris, not ksg, not graduation, not mbdtf, this was the peak of kanye's career.

How come 2005 out here lookin like WW2 footage.

i just paused the documentary at this part to watch the performance here first because I never knew he performed this song on Oprah in front of his mom.

I had to pause ‘Jeen-yuhs’ to come find this shit real quick.. Ye the goat man and I’m so glad Donda got to see him perform this for her especially in front of Oprah. RIP Donda man

This song REALLY hits different after your mom passes. I literally can never listen to it without at least tearing up

This song always makes me think about the connection with my mum, and I always just think my life won’t be the same when she will go, I will very empty. I always tear up when I listen to this, and this is the only song which makes me do that

You can just see how proud she is of him and how much it means to her.

I don’t know much about Kanye’s mom, but just from seeing how passionate Kanye was live when his mom was watching really makes me understand how her death really devastated him

listening to Only One right after this is just painful

He ain't singing to you Oprah he's singing to his mommy ❤

He was so genuinely happy when she was alive. This is so touching. Makes me wanna go and hold my mom

Hes so pure. He's too good for the industry

I'm so motivated right now, I don't know for how much longer this motivation is going to last because I know it won't last for long. I'm going to draw again.

Omg I'm crying

You’re never too old to need your mama. I wish Kanye still had her guidance. He might have turned out different.

Rest in peace Donda West 🙏🏾

This song never fails to make me cry. Every single time I play it, the tears start. He loved his mom so much. I can’t imagine how hard his heart shattered when the news broke to him. I keep thinking about my mom and the sacrifices she made for me and my brother. How much I love her and respect her. And this song just turns into this sad reminder that you never know how long you have until they’re gone. RIP Donda West

legend

i love this album the more and more i listen to it. dropout trilogy is the goat

Watching his old performances and interviews is like returning to the wreckage of a burned down childhood home

Kanye is a living legend. May Allah guide his heart and protect him from his enemies 🤲🏽 ameeen

Happy Mothers day fellas.

The most wholesome video on the internet

Once again, the documentary brought me here!!!

Donda was being his momager before anybody else had a mom doing what she was doing..But the love and advice she was giving him was something that only she could do..and I truly think he knew and knows nobody will never love him like she did..He has to carry that pain around EVERYDAY ON TOP OF THE B.S HE HAS TO GO THROUGH...MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIM HEAVY.. ESPECIALLY WITNESSING KIM AND KRIS' RELATIONSHIP...IM NOT WRITING TO BASH THEM..BUT TRUTHFULLY KIM DOESNT EVEN HAVE THAT LOVE FOR YE THAT DONDA DID..AND KRIS' LOVE LOOKS WATERED DOWN FOR HER CHILDREN COMPARED TO DONDAS LOVE FOR YE... He was raised right and regardless of the money/ being famous it means nothing to him as much as MORALS, INTEGRITY, & RESPECT...Money can't buy that..People want to label him but they should be pointing that same finger back at themselves. He understands...It's the public that doesn't understand or choose to..instead tryin to label him.. Kanye didn't want his kids being filmed so is it that surprising that he doesn't want North on Tic~toc..? The person that's giving supervision is the same person who got robbed in Paris..So apparently she's not to good about the decisions that she makes about what to post and what not to post..North has posted without her moms permission 2xs..That's one too many..Ppl are crazy (he has seen it) So y play like that..with your own child's life..? And make up for a child that's not even a teenager...Donda would say not her grandbabies and Ye is saying not his kids...Is he wrong for caring..? Not at all..Grown men watching his child on the internet..Not right at all..If he didn't care yall would talk about that..When he does care Yall talk about that...Yall can keep talking but in the end he's their Father and Does Matter...

The way Donda is shining with the light on her and that genuine smile n happiness is chilling. I always come back to watch this vid. Amazing moment.

paused 'Jeen-yuhs’ at this part. NO 1 CAN SAY KANYE AINT A SOULFUL DUDE

When somebody who believes in you so much passes away, sometimes it can feel like nobody in the world believes in you. You can tell his mother passing had a huge effect on him creatively and personally, and I truly think this glimpse into his relationship with her is very telling of their bond.

Emotional Kanye so much compassion

People who hate are just jealous of him and what he has accomplished at a very tender age. Also he's true to himself, what you see is what you get. Kanye you're blessed!!!

R.I.P Donda West, today marks 11 years forever in our hearts, thank you for being a vessel to one of the greatest artists of all time, look over him and allow him to continue to be an inspiration to many and use his creativity to construct bridges for the world ❤️

This shit making a grown man cry.

That was so beautiful it made me cry....if only that wonderful woman was still alive I think Kanye would be on a different trajectory.

the look in her eyes... and oprah cute with her cant dance move

i just cried to this video a little while ago, you can see how different he is now. here he's so happy to have his mom with him, and after she passed it really changed him. donda loved her son so much and it's so sad that he blames himself for his moms death. i really hope some day he finds peace, it's going to be 14 years since she passed this coming november. she would be so proud of her son especially with the new album. rest in eternal peace donda west july 12th 1949- november 10th 2007

This kanye was the best kanye

Notice how he sung this song with so much energy before she died

Definitely one of my favourite Kanye songs...play it over and over. Peace & Love..RIP Ms West

After watching the new Kanye documentary on Netflix. He was never the same after Donda passed away. Broke him..

The artist of our generation!

No greater love.....than that of a mother to her child. Kanye made this evergreen song for mothers.

First few times I cried listening to this song, Kanye never deserved this to happen to him, nobody does. I appreciate my momma so much, I’m so proud of her! 💗

ye is the realest artist out there i dont know how people could hate him hes been through alot

I miss this beautiful days .....it will never come back again

“You never put no man over me “

Kanye all ways 💘 his mother

ye is a true artist

This is my first time I watched this and I`ve got a little tear in my eye. Kanye is great.

I’m so happy he gave her her flowers when she could still smell ‘em

My mom has always been my number one, saw her battling an abusive relationship/drug problem/ mental health. Through all of that, no matter what, she gave her kids love, support and comfort. Her and i had a good cry when i showed her this song for the first time. This song describes the love i have for my mom in a way i could never verbalize

When you watch this one and then the immediately watch the Grammy Performance version he did shortly after she passed. Ugh so heart breaking, but beautiful all the same. I'm glad he was always openly expressing his love for her while she was here. ❤️ I pray he finds peace.

This is so beautiful Her smile light up the room. She is SO proud of him.

holy shit, the shots showing her make me tear up. she was so proud of him. it shows how he changed when she passed. R.I.P. Donda West

You can get the Dear Mama vibes. This man is one of the greatest.

oh my gawwd shedding tears over this performance I appreciate all the sweet mamas for all your sacrifices

he's so special. i cannot bring myself to hate him, or even dislike him.

No dislikes.. let’s keep it this way

this video never ceases to make me cry actually insane

It’s so sad seeing this performance after watching the jeen y-hus documentary. His mothers belief gave him the strength to chase his dreams and succeed in being one of the greatest artists ever. What could people achieve given the same love and determination his mother gave him. Ever since her death he has not been the same person and it’s sad seeing the difference. Tell more people how much they mean to you and encourage people you believe in 🙌🏻

I never liked Kanye...and I can't tell you why...probably because of all the bad publicity, but now I'm watching his documentary because I love hip hop and also listening to all these songs for the first time and they are brilliant. So happy that I did not like him back in the day and didn't listen to any of his songs. Inadvertently saved em all for this moment in my life. Dude's a Jeen-yus

Who paused the jeen-yuhs documentary to come on here ? ☝🏼

RIP MS. DONDA WEST

Damn this makes me cry lowkey

The way every mother dreams to be regarded by her son. The most precious bond. RIP Donda

imagine how happy she must’ve been for those 3 minutes

Kanye West misses his rock his heart his soul, his MAMA. SmhThe man never recovered, who really do when they lose their life line? Kanye West 2005-2012

Really hard to see this. When he kneel and sing in front of her… what a moment

I cry every time I hear this song the fact that Kanye went out of his way to write a song about his mom is super heartwarming and you can tell that she meant the world to him!

he wrote this 5 years prior knowing he would sing it on oprah