Kanye West’s Graduation Album Anniversary

On February 10, 2008,  Kanye paid tribute to his mother, Donda West. Kanye delivered an emotional tribute to his late mother at the 2008 Grammy Awards, performing "Hey Mama," a song from his second album. He also went home with his third Best Rap Album Grammy for Graduation. During his acceptance speech, West said, "I know you wouldn't want me to stop and you want me to be the No. 1 artist in the world, and Mama, all I'm going to do is keep making you proud. We run this!" Read more about Kanye’s life and career here.

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