Why Atlanta Celebrates 'Kanye West Day?'

Since 2021, Atlanta marks July 22nd as 'Kanye West Day'.

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Kanye West was born in Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Chicago, Illinois. His mother was a member at Morris Brown College and teacher at HBCU for 20 years in Atlanta.

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In an unfortunate incident, Kanye West's mother Donda died in 2007 due to surgical complications. After 14 years, Kanye dedicated his tenth studio album to her mother, Donda West

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Why Atlanta Celebrates 'Kanye West Day?'

Why Atlanta Celebrates 'Kanye West Day?'

Since 2021, Atlanta marks July 22nd as 'Kanye West Day'.

Kanye West was born in Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Chicago, Illinois. His mother was a member at Morris Brown College and teacher at HBCU for 20 years in Atlanta.

In an unfortunate incident, Kanye West's mother Donda died in 2007 due to surgical complications. After 14 years, Kanye dedicated his tenth studio album to her mother, Donda West

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