JAŸ-Z in 8

Name: JAŸ-Z in 8
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-09-18
Rating: 5.6
Cast: JAŸ-Z, Rick Rubin

ENDED1 Season8 Episodes★ 5.6

JAŸ-Z in 8 is a documentary series on HBO that premiered in 2026, ending after 1 season and 8 episodes.

Never miss an episode of JAŸ-Z in 8

Get an email the moment a new episode airs — plus alerts if it's renewed or canceled.

NetworkHBO

First AiredSep 18, 2026

Last AiredOct 9, 2026

GenreDocumentary

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionTetragrammaton, HBO Documentary Films

Thirty years after his landmark debut album, artist, icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur JAŸ-Z sits down with longtime friend, producer, and director Rick Rubin for an intimate reflection on his storied career.

WHERE TO WATCH

Max

Some links may earn us a commission. Data via JustWatch / TMDB

Cast

JAŸ-Z

Self

Rick Rubin

Self

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes

0% complete

E1Chapter 1

Sep 18, 202642m

Rapper 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.

E2Chapter 2

Sep 18, 202637m

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.

E3Chapter 3

Sep 25, 202641m

Rubin probes JAŸ-Z on his lyrical choices and storytelling through excerpts from "Lyrical Exercise," "This Can't Be Life (featuring Beanie Sigel)," and "You Must Love Me." Later, JAŸ-Z reveals the vulnerabilities of making his 13th studio album, "4:44."

E4Chapter 4

Sep 25, 202661m

Through his songs "Where Have You Been," "Allure," "Where I'm From," "Can I Live," and "Don't You Know," JAŸ-Z talks about reconnecting with his late father as a teenager and how his plans for retirement informed "The Black Album."

E5Chapter 5

Oct 2, 202642m

While discussing "U Don't Know," "Politics as Usual," and "Regrets," JAŸ-Z shares the realities of paving the way for others, allowing for multiple interpretations of his work, and acknowledging the effect of celebrity on his life.

E6Chapter 6

Oct 2, 202654m

Through the songs "Jail," "Hovi Baby," "Kill Jay-Z," "99 Problems," "Threat," "Dead Presidents II," and "Public Service Announcement (Interlude)," JAŸ-Z and Rubin discuss the politics of the music industry and life as an artist after "The Black Album."

E7Chapter 7

Oct 9, 202646m

With decades spent in the music industry, JAŸ-Z discusses the process of working with friends and big name collaborators, finding solace in his evolving relationship with spirituality and therapy, and continuing to challenge himself in the studio.

E8Chapter 8

Oct 9, 202635m

JAŸ-Z expresses the importance of his role as an artist to challenge racism and inequality while discussing his songs “New York (Concept de Paris),” “The Story of O.J.,” “No Church in the Wild,” “Family Feud,” and “Legacy.”

About JAŸ-Z in 8

JAŸ-Z in 8 is a documentary series on HBO. The show first aired on Sep 18, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. JAŸ-Z in 8 has ended. It has a rating of 5.6/10 based on 5 votes. The cast includes JAŸ-Z, Rick Rubin.