‘Bi-polar’ Kanye West begs forgiveness for antisemitic rants in sit-down with celebrity rabbi as he and wife Bianca are seen together for the first time in months

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Ye, previously known as Kanye West, has apparently acknowledged his history of making antisemitic statements.

The rapper issued a seemingly insincere apology on Tuesday for his three years of antisemitic and pro-Nazi statements. This followed a meeting in New York City with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, a well-known and sometimes controversial Orthodox rabbi who advises many prominent figures, both Jewish and non-Jewish.

A video of their conversation, originally posted on Pinto’s Instagram account, went viral Thursday.

Ye, speaking softly, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to speak with the rabbi and take responsibility for his actions, with the help of a Hebrew translator.

Ye explained that he was struggling with bipolar disorder, which often caused him to become intensely focused on ideas, sometimes to the point of neglecting his own safety and the safety of those around him.

He explained it like this: if you leave a child unattended and they cause damage to the house – like making a mess in the kitchen, garage, and living room – you’re responsible for the damage, because they are your child.

I truly appreciate you welcoming me back and giving me the chance to make things right. This is a fresh start, and we’re slowly rebuilding our strong foundation, one step at a time.

In the video, Pinto is seen holding Ye’s hands and listening closely, and appeared to forgive him for what he said.

The rabbi explained to the rapper that Judaism teaches a path to forgiveness and making amends when you’ve done something wrong – you can acknowledge your mistakes and work to correct them.

Their apparent meeting ended with a hug.

As a longtime follower, it was amazing to see Ye and Bianca seemingly back on track! It happened just before they were spotted at LAX on Thursday – and get this, he was still wearing the same clothes from that video everyone was talking about! It was the first time we’d seen them together publicly in months, so it really felt like a significant moment.

Just the day before, Bianca Censori was seen in Melbourne, Australia, leaving the airport in a tight-fitting black outfit after a quick two-day trip.

Nicki Minaj expressed her support for Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) after his meeting with a leading rabbi. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote that she was glad to see him take responsibility for any hurt his previous statements may have caused and show solidarity with the Jewish community.

In late 2022, Ye began making antisemitic statements, including a tweet where he threatened to go ‘death con 3’ against Jewish people.

He believed in conspiracy theories claiming Jewish people secretly control the media, music industry, and financial systems. He stated, ‘The media, which he identified as Jewish-controlled, deliberately excluded him, but insisted he was simply stating a truth, not expressing hate.’

He also praised Adolf Hitler and Nazis.

In 2022, Adidas, Balenciaga, and his agency, CAA, all ended their business relationships with him after his controversial statements.

Most recently, the rapper released a song earlier this year entitled ‘Heil Hitler.’

Attributing his outbursts to bipolar disorder is a new development in how he understands his mental health.

For years, he believed he had bipolar disorder, but last winter he revealed he’d actually been diagnosed with autism.

It seems he’s publicly acknowledging his bipolar disorder again. This condition causes significant shifts in mood, ranging from periods of intense energy and excitement, called mania, to times of low energy and sadness, known as depression.

It is often referred to as manic depression.

The Anti-Defamation League, an organization dedicated to fighting antisemitism in the United States, did not respond to a request for comment from the Daily Mail regarding Ye’s meeting with a rabbi and his recent statements.

I’ve been watching the conversation around Ye online, and it’s really split. Some people are applauding him for at least addressing what happened and seeming to take ownership. But others are hesitant, pointing out that he’s framed his controversial statements as stemming from a mental health condition, rather than offering a direct apology. It’s a complex situation, and people are interpreting his response in very different ways.

As someone who follows trends in culture and personal transformation, I’ve learned that real change takes time – especially when someone has been a public figure connected to harmful ideologies. Recently, journalist Yashar Ali made a point on X that really resonated with me. He questioned whether Kanye West has truly changed, suggesting that his issues run much deeper than just a shift in perspective. And honestly, I tend to agree. It’s not something that happens overnight, and it requires consistent, demonstrable effort over years to prove genuine change.

Rabbi Shmuley criticized Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto for supporting Kanye West, calling it a betrayal of Jewish people and comparing West to an antisemite. He expressed strong disgust at Pinto’s actions.

We were unable to get a response from Ye, Rabbi Pinto, or Shuva Israel regarding the purpose of their meeting, why Ye specifically contacted Rabbi Pinto, or if any other Jewish leaders were asked to meet but declined.

Rabbi Pinto, age 52, is an Israeli Moroccan Orthodox rabbi and Kabbalah teacher. The Kabbalah is an ancient Jewish mystical tradition with many famous followers, including Madonna. He is only four years older than Kanye West, who appears much younger at 48.

He’s faced legal issues in the past, notably an investigation into potential money laundering in Israel. This resulted in a 2014 guilty plea for bribing a senior Israeli police official.

He served a brief prison sentence in Israel before being named chief rabbi of Morocco in 2019.

In the meantime, he has become a guru of sorts to business leaders and celebrities. 

Among his supporters are Jay Schottenstein, chairman of American Eagle Outfitters, real estate developer Jacky Ben-Zaken, and former Congressman Anthony Wiener. The group also includes people outside the Jewish faith, such as LeBron James.

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2025-11-07 17:49