Kanye Breaks Down On Stage

Posted Nov 18th 2007 5:30PM by TMZ Staff

Kanye West broke into tears last night while attempting to perform the song "Hey Mama" at a concert in Paris.

In a video posted on YouTube today, Kanye can be seen holding his hands over his face and just standing in the middle of the stage as the band began to play the song. Eventually a few band members came to console him. The crowd can be heard chanting his name over and over again.

West left the stage, but eventually returned to perform the song "Stronger" with the audience yelling out their support. He is expected to return to the U.S. for his mother's funeral, taking place on Tuesday in Oklahoma City.

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1. wheres all the hate? what do you critics have to say? this is real life. this is a tragedy.

Posted at 2:54PM on Nov 18th 2007 by zoemayne

2. Why is this filed under Wacky and Weird? What's so wacky and weird about mourning the loss of the a loved one???

Just Sayin'

Posted at 2:54PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Just Sayin'

3. I feel for him . I really do. I don't care what anyone says I feel horrible

Posted at 2:55PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Tian

4. Wow, there are a bunch of heartless folks working at TMZ.

Just Sayin' again....

Posted at 2:55PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Just Sayin'

5. Poor kid; probably still to raw and too early to be trying to perform. Maybe he thought it would be the best thing to do - he probably can't find solace anywhere right now. I hope he turns to the good Lord for help and strength, because that's about all that will help with such a huge loss. I'm praying for ya, Kanye.

Posted at 2:56PM on Nov 18th 2007 by cass

6. What would be wacky and weird is that he could make it through that song ever again without breaking down. The man's mother just died, unexpectedly. What moron decided this category was appropriate for this story?

Posted at 2:58PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Mysty Maples

7.
The guys in shock still trying to deal with the reality of death and commitments.
I only imagine he goes from disbelief to anger to over wellming sadness.
He needs a quite spot for a few weeks to come to terms with it all.
I really feel for him.

Posted at 3:00PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Von

8. I just lost my mother on the 2nd. I know how he feels. So sad. Sorry Kanye.

Posted at 3:01PM on Nov 18th 2007 by I get it

9. I just you tubed Hey Mama. She did an awesome job raising Kanye. What a beautiful tribute.

Posted at 3:01PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Kelli

10. There are people who support you in Oklahoma City Kanye! Come home and and let your family support you. Happy Birthday Oklahoma!!!!!!! 100 years young.

Posted at 3:02PM on Nov 18th 2007 by omofmom

11. he probably feels guilty since it was most likely his money and definitely his success that led to a too early death for his mother. he'll pull through i wish him the best. D

Posted at 3:04PM on Nov 18th 2007 by zoemayne

12.
# 1 you had the chance to write something of meaning and that was it? where is the hate?
That makes you the hate baiter don't it?

Posted at 3:05PM on Nov 18th 2007 by John

13. wow, that's heartbreaking. from what i have seen and heard, she was a phenomenal woman and mother. i hope he can find solace.

Posted at 3:07PM on Nov 18th 2007 by grace

14. I hate 'em.

Posted at 3:09PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Dog Chapman

15. Just heartbreaking. All my best to you Kanye.

Posted at 3:11PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Caroljane

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