Jaÿ-Z in 8

JAŸ-Z delves into his songs "Intro", "Meet the Parents" and "Can't Knock the Hustle" with longtime friend and music producer Rick Rubin, expanding on how his childhood in Brooklyn and teenage years in New Jersey influenced his creative process.

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.

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

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

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

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