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06-30-2026, 01:04 AM
https://variety.com/2026/music/news/jay-z-documentary-series-rick-rubin-hbo-jay-z-in-8-1236790522/
Premiering this fall, JAź-Z in 8 is described as a “candid and intimate” eight-episode docuseries that will feature legendary music producer Rick Rubin, who is serving as director, interviewing the rap icon about his music, lyrics, life experiences and creative process. Rubin produced Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” for The Black Album in 2003. Shawn Carter, Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya and Rubin will serve as executive producers. “The series announcement comes on the back of a notable year for Jay-Z. He’s been plotting celebrations in honor of the 30th and 25th anniversaries of two of his most revered albums, Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, respectively, with a series of shows and activations across the globe,” says Variety’s Steven J. Horowitz. “He made his grand return to the stage in May as a headliner at the Roots Picnic, where he revisited hits and deep cuts from his discography. The show was a celebration of both his career and the city of Philadelphia, with a parade of guests that included Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Memphis Bleek, Jazmine Sullivan, Bilal and Young Gunz. In July, he will take over Yankee Stadium for three nights to honor his anniversary milestones.” Watch JAź-Z In 8’s teaser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-5_0w4B3cM).
Premiering this fall, JAź-Z in 8 is described as a “candid and intimate” eight-episode docuseries that will feature legendary music producer Rick Rubin, who is serving as director, interviewing the rap icon about his music, lyrics, life experiences and creative process. Rubin produced Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” for The Black Album in 2003. Shawn Carter, Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya and Rubin will serve as executive producers. “The series announcement comes on the back of a notable year for Jay-Z. He’s been plotting celebrations in honor of the 30th and 25th anniversaries of two of his most revered albums, Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, respectively, with a series of shows and activations across the globe,” says Variety’s Steven J. Horowitz. “He made his grand return to the stage in May as a headliner at the Roots Picnic, where he revisited hits and deep cuts from his discography. The show was a celebration of both his career and the city of Philadelphia, with a parade of guests that included Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Memphis Bleek, Jazmine Sullivan, Bilal and Young Gunz. In July, he will take over Yankee Stadium for three nights to honor his anniversary milestones.” Watch JAź-Z In 8’s teaser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-5_0w4B3cM).