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Jay-Z docuseries featuring Rick Rubin premieres September 18 on HBO
The eight-part project 'Jay-Z in 8' features deep-dive conversations between the rapper and Rick Rubin on key tracks across his career.
The short version
- HBO announced that the eight-part documentary series 'Jay-Z in 8' will premiere on September 18.
- The show features Jay-Z and producer Rick Rubin discussing the music, writing process, and career history behind specific tracks from eight of Jay-Z's albums.
- Two episodes will air weekly on Fridays across HBO and HBO Max, concluding with the final two chapters on October 9.
Key facts
- The docuseries 'Jay-Z in 8' will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on September 18 at 8 p.m. ET, releasing two episodes each Friday through October 9.[Billboard · Variety]
- Rick Rubin directed the series and executive produced it alongside Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter and Daniel Kaluuya.[Billboard · Variety]
- The series focuses on song breakdowns across eight projects, including albums such as Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and 4:44.[Billboard]