Name: JAŸ-Z IN 8
Released: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jay-Z, Rick Rubin

TV Show · Documentary · Biography

JAŸ-Z sits down with Rick Rubin for a reflection on his storied career.

2026 · 41m

EPISODE 1

Chapter 1

Rapper JAŸ-Z delves into how his childhood in Brooklyn and teenage years in New Jersey impacted his early creative process.
EPISODE 2

Chapter 2

JAŸ-Z discusses the pitfalls of early fame, the East Coast-West Coast rap beef, and his relationships with The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac.
EPISODE 3

Chapter 3

Rubin probes JAŸ-Z on his storytelling, lyrical choices, and the vulnerabilities he experienced while making his 13th album, "4:44."
EPISODE 4

Chapter 4

JAŸ-Z talks about reconnecting with his father as a teenager and how his potential retirement informed the creation of "The Black Album."
EPISODE 5

Chapter 5

JAŸ-Z discusses the price of celebrity, paving the way for others, and embracing multiple interpretations of his work.
EPISODE 6

Chapter 6

JAŸ-Z and Rubin discuss the politics of the music industry and life after "The Black Album."

Studio: HBO
Released: 2026
Rated: 14+
Content Advisories: Drugs or Drug Use, Violence, Language, Sexual Content, Sexual Content, Drugs or Drug Use, Violence, Language
Region of Origin: United States

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio: English (United States) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC), English (Canada) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)
Subtitles: English (Canada) (CC), French (Canada) (CC)

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.

Season 1

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