Following weeks of upheaval, Donda’s House—the nonprofit co-founded by Kanye West, Rhymefest, and Donnie Smith that was named for Kanye’s late mother Donda West—is changing its name to Art of Culture, Inc., the organization announced today. “We will always respect the memory and example set by Dr. Donda West,” Smith said in a statement. “We revere her work and were fortunate to have been taught by her. As we continue our work, we hope that this name change will represent an evolution of the organization and will result in more service and greater impact.”

In a press release, the organization said: “Over the last few months, due to Mr. West’s controversial public political statements, the organization received communications of concern from sponsors, foundations and supporters. Students, alumni, volunteers and staff of the group met Saturday to discuss recent developments and the future of the organization. The group decided that the organization will maintain its mission, but will have a new name both to avoid confusion and honor the stated wishes of the West family.”

On May 25, Donda’s House published a post on its website titled “Statement Regarding Kanye West & Donda’s House Inc.” In the post, the organization addressed the outcry over Kanye’s recent political comments and how it has affected their plans to convert Kanye’s childhood home into a “community arts incubator.”

On May 27, the organization announced that it would change its name shortly after a social media feud transpired between the organization’s creative director Rhymefest and Kim Kardashian West. “This has been an incredibly difficult decision but the social media quotes from Kim Kardashian West, as well as the expressed interest of her family running the organization, has brought us to this decision,” the organization said in a statement.

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