Rapper Kanye West, legally known as Ye, is reportedly extending private olive branches to collaborators he once alienated, especially Jewish colleagues, as he tries to atone for past missteps. Miri Ben-Ari’s son, Dorel, shared on Instagram:
Kanye West just called my mom and apologised.
Ye has been privately apologizing to everyone he’s worked with, especially those who are Jewish, and is removing anything related to “HH”
He recently called and apologized to Miri Ben-Ari, who played all the violins on TCD, as he tries to make things right. pic.twitter.com/8KIK6h8R0V
Ben-Ari, the Israeli-American violinist who performed all the strings on Ye’s iconic 2004 album The College Dropout, has long been celebrated for her musical prowess and humanitarian work. Alongside this personal outreach, Ye is systematically removing content related to his controversial track HH, a song that ignited global outrage due to antisemitic lyrics.
Initially released in May 2025, the song was banned on major streaming platforms. Ye’s recent efforts coincide with video footage showing him praying alongside Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto, signaling a desire to reconcile and take accountability for his past actions.
Kanye West Could Face Arrest in Brazil Over Controversial HH Song Performance
Kanye West’s past controversies aren’t confined to headlines; they’re now making waves internationally. According to Metropoles, Brazilian authorities have warned that he could face arrest if he performs HH during his scheduled São Paulo concert on November 29.
The São Paulo State Prosecutor’s Office issued a strict directive ahead of the show, prohibiting references, lyrics, or symbols linked to extremist ideologies. São Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes said on Monday (Nov. 10):
We do not accept it and we will do everything necessary to ensure that no one who promotes Nazism has any kind of activity here in the city of São Paulo.
Prosecutor Ana Beatriz Pereira de Souza Frontini reinforced the ban. Local police have been instructed to arrest anyone violating the order, including concert promoters Guilherme Cavalcante and Jean Fabrício Ramos. The potential charges could put Ye’s team on a legal tightrope.
Despite the backlash, the song went viral, amassing millions of views across social platforms. Critics argue that its censorship might paradoxically increase its reach, while figures like Nick Fuentes have lauded it as a cultural milestone (per New Yorker).
Ye’s Past Apology to NYC Rabbi, Cites Bipolar Struggles After Years of Antisemitic Tirades
Ye recently met with prominent NYC Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto to apologize for years of antisemitic comments. Video footage shows Ye expressing “profound remorse” and attributing some of his actions to struggles with bipolar disorder. He said (NY Post):
I feel really blessed to be able to sit here with you today and just take accountability. 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.
He compared his mental illness to “a misbehaving child destroying their home while their parents were away,” illustrating the chaos it brought to his actions. Pinto embraced Ye, remarking:
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’s past remarks have cost him business partnerships and sparked global condemnation. What do you think aboutthis? Share your thoughts below!
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