KANYE WEST - WEST DEDICATES HIS LIFE TO ART AFTER MOTHER'S DEATH

KANYE WEST has given up the pursuit of money following the sudden death of his mother last November (07).
The rapper claims he now dedicates all his time to creating art, and he credits his music with helping him cope following Donda West's death from complications after cosmetic surgery.
Writing on his blog, West says: "I don't do anything I don't love anymore. While people chase money I pursue happiness.
"So many people talk about their investments or how much money they have but there's so many rich people who spend a lot of that trying 2 (sic) buy a piece of happiness. If there's anything my mom taught me, it is to enjoy life.
"I absolutely lost my mind (in a good way) on the new Glow In The Dark tour. The constant hours of creating helped me 2 keep from losing my mind in a bad way.
"(Music video director) Chris Milk told me tragedy can produce great art and this is definitely true. I am a total mad man now, up till 3am every night, trying 2 fight pain, board-um (sic), and uncertainty with creativity.
"All that said, life is good."