Rap Star Kanye Breaks into Tears at Paris Concert after Mum's Death

The world famous rap star Kanye West broke down

during a concert in Paris, which is part of his European tour he launched just a week after his mother's death, MTV.com reported.Toward the end of the hour-long show, as "Hey Mama" began, West attempted to introduce the song, saying, "This song is for my mother ... " but could not continue."A back-up singer, the DJ and a guitar player came over to console him. It looked like he might collapse. He just couldn't continue. He just stood there in a spotlight, crying, while the band continued playing," eyewitness said. The song, from 2005's album, called "Late Registration", is dedicated to rapper's mother Donda. After the audience encouraged him, West restarted the song but was unable to finish and left the stage, returning few minutes later to conclude the concert. Donda West died at the age of 58 in Los Angeles after cosmetic surgery developed complications.She managed her son's businesses and educational foundation. The 30-year-old star often spoke publicly of his close relationship with his mother. She raised him alone after her husband left when West was three.