Ye Documentary: Will ‘In Whose Name?’ Stream on Netflix? When, How, and Where to Watch

Published 09/16/2025, 7:34 AM CDT

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has long balanced brilliance and turbulence, wearing countless feathers of artistic triumph. Yet the brightest feather, gleaming on both ordinary and extraordinary days, is his relentless ability to stir controversy. Over the past decade, his unapologetic remarks and bold actions have deeply shaken even his loyal supporters, sparking endless debate about his choices. Now, a daring documentary titled In Whose Name? is set to unveil hidden layers of the rapper’s world, leaving fans curious to know about its streaming details.

With fan curiosity at an all time high, here is the full scoop on whether Ye’s enigmatic documentary In Whose Name? will stream on Netflix, plus when, how, and where to watch.

Unlocking Ye’s world: full streaming details for In Whose Name?

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Ye’s documentary In Whose Name? storms into theaters on September 19, 2025, under AMSI Entertainment, joining forces with AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark Theatres for a sweeping nationwide release. The two-minute trailer has already electrified fans and critics, teasing powerful glimpses of Ye revisiting his Chicago childhood home and confronting memories that shaped his turbulent journey. While anticipation surges for this cinematic event, audiences remain on edge, as there is still no official confirmation regarding a potential Netflix release.

The documentary dives into Ye, aka Kanye West’s unraveling marriage, the firestorm of public criticism, and the profound influence of his bipolar diagnosis on every choice he makes. It traces his billion-dollar empires in music, fashion, and faith, weaving these arcs into one compelling story. In Whose Name? challenges viewers to confront modern idolatry, luxury, fame, and even Ye himself, while questioning whose name truly holds power. Beyond the trailer, Ye offered a glimpse into his own perspective on the upcoming documentary, setting the stage for deeper revelations.

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Haunted by the shadows of his past, Ye opened up about reliving those turbulent chapters while crafting the documentary, offering a rare and vulnerable glimpse into the storms that shaped his legacy.

Ye shared his perspective on the documentary In Whose Name?

Ye’s upcoming documentary is helmed by veteran filmmaker Nico Ballesteros, who, back in 2024, electrified Instagram with a thrilling reveal. He unveiled the striking poster for In Whose Name? alongside a private chat with Ye, boldly captioned, “Coming to Theaters Worldwide 2025.” In the shared screenshot, Ye praised the film’s emotional depth, declaring, “The doc was very deep.” Their exchange continued beyond that moment, teasing even more behind-the-scenes intrigue between the artist and the director.

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Ye described the experience as “being dead and looking back on my life," a sentiment that left Ballesteros stunned, calling it the deepest and most powerful message he had ever been sent. With a billion-dollar budget, In Whose Name? chronicles Ye’s climb to becoming the wealthiest Black man in America while exposing the risks he was willing to take. As fans dive deeper into the recently released trailer, the theatrical release has fans on the edge of their seats.

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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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