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Kanye West’s Tokyo Street Interview Goes Viral After 'Life' Regret Remark

The rare appearance follows years of low visibility in Japan after brand splits over his 2022 antisemitic tirades.

Overview

  • A brief TikTok clip filmed on a Tokyo street by fashion creator Mystery Fashionist was posted Thursday and quickly circulated online.
  • Asked which trend he regretted, West replied “Life,” after introducing himself as “Ye from Chi” and rating his look a 10 out of 10.
  • He pointed to Yeezy boots and said the rest of his outfit was by Gosha Rubchinskiy, keeping his face partly shielded during the exchange.
  • The video has drawn millions of views, with many commenters voicing concern about his demeanor in the short interaction.
  • Coverage notes he has kept a lower profile in Japan since partners like Adidas, Balenciaga and Gap cut ties in 2022, and Brazilian officials have warned of legal action if he promotes Nazism at a Nov. 29 São Paulo show.