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Season 1 – Jaÿ-Z in 8

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Over two days in Paris, Jay-Z joins Rick Rubin for an in-depth conversation about his music and lyrics.
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Jaÿ-Z in 8 — Season 1

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Craig Jenkins New York Magazine/Vulture 2 days ago
It’s a legacy play. It’s thinking past us, like reissues of out-of-print music or television and film revivals of juicy crime sagas, to people who weren’t there at the start or haven’t been born yet and may one day wonder what this guy was like. Go to Full Review Shaad D'Souza Guardian 2 days ago
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As a producer, Rubin is known for his ability to cut things back, reveal the heart and true intention of a song. His first work as a director is pure excess. Go to Full Review Steven J. Horowitz Variety 2 days ago
As he’s said before, listening can be a passive sport, but the reward is in the details if you’re just willing to look a bit closer. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Jay-Z

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Rick Rubin

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Rick Rubin

Director

David Rohde

Producer

Leila Mattimore

Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 18, 2026 Chapter 1 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 18, 2026 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. Details Episode 3 Airs Sep 25 Over two days in Paris, Jay-Z joins Rick Rubin for an in-depth conversation about his music and lyrics. Details Episode 4 Airs Sep 25 Over two days in Paris, Jay-Z joins Rick Rubin for an in-depth conversation about his music and lyrics. Details Episode 5 Airs Oct 2 Over two days in Paris, Jay-Z joins Rick Rubin for an in-depth conversation about his music and lyrics. Details Episode 6 Airs Oct 2 Over two days in Paris, Jay-Z joins Rick Rubin for an in-depth conversation about his music and lyrics. Details Episode 7 Airs Oct 9 Over two days in Paris, Jay-Z joins Rick Rubin for an in-depth conversation about his music and lyrics. Details Episode 8 Airs Oct 9 Over two days in Paris, Jay-Z joins Rick Rubin for an in-depth conversation about his music and lyrics. Details
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Season Info

Director
Rick Rubin
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 18, 2026
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