Jay-Z and Rick Rubin Docuseries
Rick Rubin makes his directorial debut with an intimate eight-part HBO Max docuseries exploring Jay-Z's legendary music career.
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JAŸ-Z IN 8 will premiere with back-to-back episodes on September 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, with Episode 2 airing at 8:45 p.m. ET/PT; both episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max starting at 8:00 p.m. ET, and two new installments will debut weekly on Fridays through the October 9 finale.
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Rick Rubin marks his directorial debut on the project and serves as host and interviewer, with Jay-Z and Rubin both credited as executive producers; additional producers include Leila Mattimore and David Rohde, and Bradford Young is the director of photography.
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The eight-episode arc spans JAŸ-Z’s discography with a broader track catalog than just hits, including albums like Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, The Black Album, Watch the Throne, and more, with deep dives into tracks across Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, American Gangster and 4:44.
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The series includes concrete episode content examples, such as the inclusion of 'This Can’t Be Life' with Beanie Sigel and Scarface as part of the discussed catalog in early episodes.
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A trailer for the doc emphasizes the cultural impact of Jay-Z’s work and his view on rap’s enduring appeal, as captured in promotional material for the series.
HBO will premiere JAŸ-Z IN 8, an eight-part documentary series, on September 18, featuring intimate conversations between JAŸ-Z and legendary producer Rick Rubin The Grio. The series marks Rubin's directorial debut and explores JAŸ-Z's three-decade career through deep dives into his writing process and the life experiences behind his most iconic lyrics Broadway World.
Two episodes will air back-to-back on opening night, with new installments dropping weekly on Fridays through October 9 The Music Universe. The documentary spans JAŸ-Z's entire discography, from early classics like Reasonable Doubt through later albums including 4:44 and American Gangster Rolling Out.
Rick Rubin Directs His First Documentary Series
Rick Rubin, the renowned producer behind Johnny Cash and The Beastie Boys, is stepping behind the camera for the first time Rolling Out. Rubin serves as host, interviewer, and executive producer, guiding the conversations across all eight episodes. Jay-Z also serves as an executive producer on the project, alongside producer Leila Mattimore and director of photography Bradford Young.
A Deep Dive Into Jay-Z's Entire Musical Archive
The series goes far beyond Jay-Z's biggest hits. It explores tracks from Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, The Black Album, Watch the Throne, and more Broadway World. Early episodes include deep discussions about classics like 'This Can't Be Life' featuring Beanie Sigel and Scarface, connecting personal stories to each song's creation.
How Personal Experiences Shaped Hip-Hop's Evolution
The documentary centers on hours of dialogue and shared listening between Jay-Z and Rubin The Grio. Each conversation reveals how cultural moments and life events directly influenced the making of his records. The series examines Jay-Z's impact on rap culture and hip-hop's enduring global appeal, according to promotional materials The Grio.
Episodes Air Weekly Starting September 18
The premiere begins Friday, September 18, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes The Music Universe. Episode 2 airs at 8:45 p.m. ET/PT, and both episodes are available to stream on HBO Max at 8:00 p.m. ET. New episodes drop every Friday through the October 9 finale Mod Bee.
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