Overview
- Kanye West is seen in widely shared footage meeting Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto and expressing remorse for past antisemitic comments.
- In the video, West appears to attribute his prior remarks to bipolar disorder and thanks the rabbi for allowing him to make amends.
- Rabbi Pinto’s official Instagram account posted a message praising repentance and encouraging a new chapter focused on unity and peace.
- Reporters note that Pinto’s office has not issued a separate formal confirmation and fact‑checking organizations have not authenticated the video.
- Reaction online ranges from praise for taking responsibility to skepticism about sincerity and the explanation for his past statements, set against West’s earlier May pledge to renounce antisemitism.