In Whose Name?

In Whose Name? is a music documentary that follows the public and private experiences of the controversial artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. Filmed over a period of six years, the project began when director Nico Ballesteros was an eighteen-year-old art student invited to document the musician's life. The film provides an unfiltered look at the subject as he navigates his faith, mental health, and personal struggles, while also examining how the intensity of the experience affected the young filmmaker.

The film was directed by Nico Ballesteros, who also served as a producer and co-writer alongside Shy Ranje. It marks the first film in the director's chronology, preceding his 2026 project American Youngboy. The documentary features Ye and members of his family, including Kim Kardashian and his children North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm West, with a total of 45 credited cast members. Produced in the United States by NB Studios, AMSI Entertainment, and Foundation Media Partners, the film has a runtime of 106 minutes. It currently holds a rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB based on 10 votes.