Kanye West struck by new family drama ten years after mother's death

After losing her mother in 2007, who died as a result of surgery, Kanye West faces a new ordeal. According to TMZ, Ray West, the rapper's father, is seriously ill.

On November 10, 2007, Kanye West lost her mother, Donda, who died of a heart attack after liposuction complications. A drama that the rapper has never recovered and to which is added today an equally tragic event. According to TMZ his father, Ray West, has been battling prostate cancer for several months. Well looked after in Los Angeles, the septuagenarian would answer, for the moment, rather well to his treatment. " It seems that he gets out ," reports the US site. Very close to his father, Kanye West decided instead to put his activities on hold to accompany him as best as possible in his fight against the disease.

For two years, Kanye West has also been suffering from health problems. Interned in psychiatric hospital following a psychotic crisis in November 2016, the interpreter of Flashing lights was diagnosed depressed the same year. Last June, he officially revealed to be suffering from bipolarity. A mental illness that he seems to consider a real blessing. " It's my super power, it's not a handicap. I am a superhero he confided to the presenter Big Boy. I am blessed and privileged! Think of people who have mental problems, who are not Kanye West […] and have to pretend everything is fine .

Placed under medical treatment, but not completely cured, Kanye West can in any case rely on the support of his wife Kim Kardashian, who has never hesitated to defend it publicly the many times it has sparked controversy. Desperate to protect his man, the reality star is also an immense resort since his father-in-law is suffering.