A Glimpse into Ye’s Upcoming Documentary

Kanye West, better known these days simply as Ye, has built a career out of turning his life into headline material. From Grammy wins to political stunts, from Sunday Service choirs to public meltdowns, he has never stayed far from the spotlight. Now, he is channelling that turbulent energy into film. The trailer for his upcoming documentary, In Whose Name?, has just dropped, and it is already igniting conversations across social media and beyond.

The teaser pulls no punches. One clip shows a tearful argument with Kim Kardashian. Another has Ye admitting he stopped taking his medication. It even revisits his chaotic presidential run. These are not glossy highlights; they are the kind of moments most stars would conceal.

Directed by Nico Ballesteros, the film condenses more than 3,000 hours of footage shot over six years into under two hours. There is no narration or guiding voice, just Ye’s story unfolding through his own words and actions, contradictions and all.

For Nigerians who have followed Ye since his College Dropout days, the documentary goes beyond music nostalgia. It examines how one of hip-hop’s most unpredictable figures wrestles with fame, faith, family, and mental health. Genius or provocateur, Ye has never played it safe, and this film does not look like an exception.

In Whose Name? hits cinemas worldwide on 19 September 2025. If Ye’s past is any clue, the debates will not stop when the credits roll.