A new feature documentary, In Whose Name? directed by Nico Ballesteros, offers a raw, intimate look at Kanye West’s personal and public life between 2018 and 2024.
Here are some of the key moments and revelations that have sparked conversation:
The Tense Confrontation with Kris Jenner
- One of the most talked about scenes features a heated argument between Ye (Kanye West) and his then Mother-in-law, Kris Jenner. The exchange concerns his mental health struggles, particularly around being medicated.
- In this scene, West says he felt “emasculated” by his family during a time when he was on medication. He also accuses family members of not taking responsibility for his hospitalization.
- When Jenner says that “it doesn’t matter” what people say, West repeatedly insists, “It does matter!” clearly upset by what he perceives as impacts on his identity and sense of self.
- Jenner responds emotionally, admitting that family dynamics did affect his mental health, expressing love, and saying she wants her daughter Kim to love him in the way he wants.
Broader Context & Reactions
- The documentary is built from over 3,000 hours of mostly iPhone-recorded footage, charting West’s life through relationship breakdowns, his mental health journey, public controversies, and creative work.
- Another highly covered scene in the trailer shows Kim Kardashian sobbing and confronting West, saying his personality had changed, which suggests long-building tension in their relationship.
- The film has divided audiences: some view it as a brave, honest look at celebrity and mental health; others find the exposure troubling and question the ethics of including certain private moments.
