The upcoming documentary In Whose Name?, set to premiere in 2025, offers a raw look at Kanye West’s career. A surprising highlight, reported by The Hollywood Reporter on September 15, 2025, is a candid talk between West and Elon Musk. The two discuss personal struggles, revealing a human side to their larger-than-life personas.
Filmed backstage after a Kanye West show in Miami, the scene shows West and Musk in a cushioned room. Musk asks about West’s relationship with Kim Kardashian, saying, “Are you and Kim off and on?” West smiles nervously, avoiding the question. Musk then shares his own challenges with Grimes, his former partner. He describes her mixed messages, saying, “She’s like, ‘I love you,’ then ‘I hate you.’” West admits he has no answers for love, creating a rare, vulnerable moment.
That amazing moment when Elon Musk met Kanye West at the Donda 2 listening party. pic.twitter.com/vzY9TgRFn3
— SMX 🇺🇸 (@iam_smx) September 13, 2025Musk and Grimes, who share three children, have faced public disputes over parenting and privacy. Grimes once claimed Musk ignored a child’s medical crisis. Similarly, West’s 2021 divorce from Kardashian led to public clashes over their kids’ schooling and projects. Both men, known for their bold public images, reveal the toll of these personal battles in the documentary.
Directed by Nico Ballesteros, In Whose Name? uses 3,000 hours of footage from six years of West’s life. It covers his music, mental health struggles, and lost business deals. Stars like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Donald Trump appear, but the Musk-West talk stands out for its honesty. Kim Kardashian also features, tearfully noting changes in West’s personality.
Elon Musk and Kanye West dish on Grimes, Kim Kardashian relationship drama in bizarre documentary moment https://t.co/pDVFgOeQSB pic.twitter.com/Gu5yxlQHcT
— Page Six (@PageSix) September 14, 2025This quiet exchange between West and Musk shows their shared struggles with love and family. It humanises two men often seen as untouchable icons. The scene’s simplicity contrasts with the film’s drama, making it a powerful moment. It reminds viewers that even global figures face everyday challenges.
