Kanye West pays tribute to his late mother Donda as daughter North joins the choir at his special Mother's Day Sunday Service
He welcomed a fourth child of his own on Thursday, with wife Kim Kardashian, via surrogate, on Thursday.
But Kanye West's thoughts on Mother's Day were for his late mother Donda, as he paid tribute to her at his Sunday Service.
Launching the first live stream of the Los Angeles now-weekly Sunday service, which takes place near their home in Lost Hills, the 41-year-old rapper began with a musical tribute to his own much-missed mother - who passed away in November 2007.
Poignant: Kanye West's thoughts on Mother's Day were for his late mother Donda, as he paid tribute to her at his Sunday Service
Kanye opened the Mother's Day service with his 2005 hit Hey Mama.
The song is a ballad dedicated to West's late mother, Donda, describing his affection and appreciation for her having raised him amidst personal hardships and instilling her values in him.
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Kanye's daughter North, five, was in the choir and joined in with singing.
Hey Moma: Launching the first live stream of the Los Angeles now-weekly Sunday service, which takes place near their home in Lost Hills, the 41-year-old rapper began with a musical tribute to his own much-missed mother Donda - who passed away in November 2007 (pictured 2006)
Father's footsteps: Kanye's daughter North, 5, was in the choir and joined in with singing
She was wearing the same cream uniform as the adult choir.
The kids then sang 'This little light of mine' under the blue skies as they gathered in the outdoors.
Kourtney Kardashian, 40, attended the special mother's day service, and showcased the airborne tribute they had arranged for the moms.
Contemplative: Kanye looked thoughtful at the Sunday service
New mom! Kim (centre) looked to be in white and chatting to sister Khloe (far left)
Attending: Kim wore a white dress as she took a break from her new baby boy
Missing her: Kanye sang Hey Moma, about his mother Donda
Big production: He was seen playing keys at the service which was live streamed
An aircraft printed 'Beautiful Mother's Day' in the sky above the service, which Kourtney shared on her Instagram stories.
Khloe also appeared to be at the service, as she shared the same view.
At one point she appeared to be chatting with Kim, who appeared to be without their new son who was born - via surrogate - on Thursday.
Cute! Kourtney Kardashian, 40, attended the special mother's day service, and showcased the airborne tribute they had arranged for the moms
Impressive: An aircraft printed 'Beautiful Mother's Day' in the sky above the service, which Kourtney shared on her Instagram stories
Celebration: The mother of three showed the lettering appear in the blue sky
Family time: Khloe also appeared to be at the service, as she shared the same sky view
Kim also plugged the service and live stream on her Instagram account.
The live stream appeared to briefly show Kris Jenner and Kourtney's ex-boyfriend - with whom she shares 3 children - Scott Disick.
Penelope was also spotted.
The pastor gave a shout out to the 'West family who had a great new addition this week,' to cheers of the gathered crowd.
Stepping out: The service was taking place north of Los Angeles and streamed live as the gospel choir arrived
Impressive setting: The awesome canyon backdrop was filled with music
Praise! The choir raised their hands to the heavens as they sang
Kardashian outing: Khloe was there with sisters Kim and Kourtney
The heavily stylised live stream featured the same round fish-eye feed as the rapper had streamed his Coachella Sunday service.
He also appeared to have at least two drones and multiple cameras for the online production.
The band, including musicians with tubas and drums, and multiple microphones to capture the action, was set up in the middle of a canyon, close to their Lost Hills home.
In the background, a satellite truck could be seen in the rural location for the uplifting gospel-based service.
Beautiful mommas! The writing was visible in the sky in the surrounding area
Happy days! Mother of four Kim has a new baby but also found time to attend the service and promote it on Instagram
