This week, Kanye West took a significant step toward reconciliation with the Jewish community by meeting with prominent New York Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto to express remorse for his past statements.

The Chicago rapper, who has faced widespread criticism in recent years for his anti-Semitic remarks, appeared to take accountability seriously during the meeting on Tuesday, November 4. In a video shared from the session, Ye expressed deep regret for the pain his words caused and emphasized his desire to make amends.

“I feel really blessed to be able to sit here with you today and just take accountability,” West told Rabbi Pinto.

He went on to reflect on his struggles with bipolar disorder, explaining how it influenced his past behavior:

“I was dealing with some various issues of bipolar, so it would take the ideas I had and have me take them to an extreme where I would forget about the protection of the people around me or myself. I wanted to come and take accountability… Sometimes people aren’t that knowledgeable about bipolar and the cause, or what causes it, and the way you act when you have this disease.”

While the real test lies in following through on this accountability, the gesture has already drawn praise from both the public and fellow artists.

Nicki Minaj Shows Support

Nicki Minaj, West’s former collaborator, took to Twitter to commend him for taking this step.

“So happy to see Kanye publicly take accountability for the pain his words may have caused to so many. Standing with our Jewish brothers & sisters,” she wrote, sharing the video from the meeting.

So happy to see Kanye publicly take accountability for the pain his words may have caused to so many.

Standing with our Jewish brothers & sisters. https://t.co/NvXBwuaSoO

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) November 6, 2025

Rabbi Pinto’s Response

Rabbi Pinto also shared thoughts on social media, highlighting the importance of learning from mistakes:

“A person is not defined by his mistakes, but by the way he chooses to correct them. This is the true strength of man: the ability to return, to learn, and to build bridges of love and peace. Ye came with humility to seek forgiveness and a new chapter of repentance and love among human beings. The meeting concluded with shared hope for a future of respect and unity among nations and faiths, grounded in a commitment to truth and peace.”

Looking Ahead

Outside of this reconciliation effort, Kanye is continuing work on his upcoming solo album, BULLY. Originally slated for release on November 7, the album has been delayed to December 12, following a brief period of uncertainty about the release timeline.

This meeting with Rabbi Pinto represents a pivotal moment for West — one that could mark the beginning of rebuilding relationships and demonstrating personal growth to both his fans and the broader public.