Ye’s Documentary Trailer Explained: What to Expect From ‘In Whose Name’- Music, Fashion, and Personal Struggles

Published 08/15/2025, 1:45 PM EDT

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is an unstoppable force who refuses to stay in any creative box. Music sparked his fame, yet his genius reaches far beyond the stage, spilling into fashion, design, and cultural upheaval. Over the past decade, his bold, headline-grabbing statements have often overshadowed his brilliance, leaving fans and critics alike questioning his choices. Now, a brand-new, enigmatic documentary, In Whose Name?, trailer has arrived to shake expectations, and it is far from an ordinary film.

Dive into Ye’s world like never before: from headline-making moments to unfiltered creativity, raw emotions, and the chaos behind the genius. Expect the unexpected in In Whose Name?.

Ye like never before: what In Whose Name? is set to reveal about the artist

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Over grueling 15-hour days, Nicolas Ballesteros captured six years of Ye’s life in raw, unfiltered detail. The trailer teases his struggles with bipolar disorder, a strained marriage, lost sponsorships, and growing public backlash, alongside glimpses of brilliance, paranoia, and relentless creativity. It highlights mental health, identity, and power, and includes a return to Ye’s childhood home in Chicago, reflecting on roots, grief, and family. Inside his circle, loyalties clash, opportunists lurk, and icons appear.

The trailer for In Whose Name? opens with Ye declaring he has been off his medication for five months, immediately plunging viewers into his turbulent world. Kim Kardashian, voice breaking, responds, “Your personality was not like this a few years ago!” Over six years, filmmaker Nico Ballesteros captured Ye’s struggles with mental health, a collapsing marriage, lost sponsorships, and public controversies, presenting an intimate, chaotic portrait unlike any standard documentary. These challenges eventually led Ye to seek time in rehab, adding another layer to his turbulent journey.

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As Ye’s world unraveled, from public fury over shocking rants to a turbulent romance with Bianca Censori, rehab emerged as his desperate bid for calm amid mounting chaos and scrutiny.

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Ye checked into a luxury rehab facility, reportedly costing $170,000 per week, complete with private chefs, yoga, and daily therapy sessions. According to RadarOnline, the decision followed intense public backlash over racist remarks and mounting pressure at home, with Bianca Censori reportedly considering separation or even involuntary commitment. While his lawyer maintained the stay was medically advised, insiders questioned the timing, suggesting Ye was losing both money and credibility amid relentless scrutiny.

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The controversy around Ye intensified in February when he publicly denied his bipolar diagnosis, claiming instead that he was autistic. The turmoil escalated the next day, as he posted antisemitic remarks on X, declaring, “I love Hitler” and “I am a Nazi,” while asserting control over his wife of two and a half years. Fans questioned whether Ye and Bianca Censori might separate. Yet, despite the chaos, his documentary trailer, In Whose Name?, has captivated audiences, hinting at an unflinching look at his turbulent life.

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Are you excited to watch In Whose Name? Let us know in the comments below.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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