Kanye West and Kris Jenner’s strained relationship comes to a boiling point in In Whose Name?, the new documentary that premiered in select theaters on September 19. Directed by Nico Ballesteros, the film captures one of Ye’s most emotionally charged moments on camera as he confronts his then-mother-in-law over her role in his mental health journey.
The confrontation shows West, wearing his red MAGA hat post-White House visit in 2018, expressing deep frustration over how the Kardashian family handled his 2016 psychiatric hospitalization, per E!Online: “No one from the family has taken any responsibility for my hospital visit,” he tells Jenner.
When Jenner replies that “it doesn’t matter” what people are saying, Ye immediately raises his voice, shouting “It does matter!” at her repeatedly. However, Jenner tries to explain:
I haven’t finished the sentence. It matters to us and you. It doesn’t matter what the internet says. It matters what we think, Ye.
After briefly leaving the room, Ye walks back in and directly asks her: “So, what do you think? Did you have an effect on my mental health?” Jenner, visibly emotional, responds:
Yes! I’m saying yes. And I love you. I love you. I don’t want you to be not perfect. I love you, and I want my daughter to love you the way you want her to love you.
As the film unpacks the fallout of Ye’s most controversial years, including his mental health struggles, his estranged relationships, it raises the temperature without offering easy answers. So what else lies inside this piercing chronicle and more importantly, where can you watch In Whose Name?
Elon Musk and Ye Open Up About Love Lives in Kanye West Documentary: Where to Watch In Whose Name?
In In Whose Name?, Elon Musk and Kanye West share a quiet moment discussing their personal relationships while lying side by side on a floor cushion, per Hollywood Reporter.
In a surprisingly candid exchange, Musk asks West whether he and Kim Kardashian are still romantically involved, then admits his own drama with singer Grimes: “In the same text stream, she’s like, ‘I love you.’ And then, like, you know, a day later, like, ‘I hate you.’”
West replies, “I have answers to everything except for that.” Musk also shows up at West’s 2023 concert in Miami, calling it an “amazing” and “rare experience,” publicly thanking Ye for inviting him. The documentary is packed with these blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameos: Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Drake, and even Jared Kushner make appearances.
Director Nico Ballesteros, who was just 18 when he started filming in 2019, compiled over 3,000 hours of footage, capturing both career highs and personal breakdowns. West praised the documentary in a 2023 text exchange as “very deep. It was like being dead and looking back on my life” (per Forbes).
As of now, In Whose Name? is playing in limited theaters. No official streaming release date has been confirmed yet, but expect it to hit major platforms soon.
Kanye West Documentary Draws Mixed Reviews: ‘Grimly Compelling’ Yet Lacking New Insight
The critics have spoken, and while opinions vary, one thing is clear: In Whose Name? is not easy viewing. The Guardian gave it four stars, describing it as “grimly compelling,” particularly in how it shows Kanye West’s refusal to accept critique. The outlet notes that West’s “visceral need to always be right” helps explain why those around him rarely confront his behavior.
While the documentary doesn’t unveil shocking new revelations, it does offer what the outlet calls a “more complete picture” of how Ye’s life derailed. On the flip side, Variety called the film “frustrating,” pointing out that long-time fans and critics alike won’t find much that’s unfamiliar.
Rolling Stone found the film valuable for one reason: its portrayal of West’s mental health journey. Though it “stops short of landing anywhere coherent,” the outlet suggests this might actually reflect the confusion and contradiction that defines Ye’s current reality.
In Whose Name? currently holds a strong 9.1/10 rating on IMDb, signaling high viewer interest despite its polarizing content. So, what do you think? Is Kanye West documentary a necessary deep dive into a misunderstood genius or an unfiltered diary best left closed?
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