JAŸ-Z IN 8: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

30 years after his landmark debut album "Reasonable Doubt," artist, icon, philanthropist, entrepreneur JAŸ-Z sits down with longtime friend, producer, and director Rick Rubin for an intimate reflection on his storied career, revisiting the music together and unpacking his work and life through a shared listening and illuminating conversation. Featuring many of JAŸ-Z's iconic tracks and album cuts, including "99 Problems," "Brooklyn's Finest," and "4:44," the eight-episode series offers a deeply revealing portrait of the artist and his work, exploring the influences and inspiration that shaped both the man and his music.

Series details

• Title: JAŸ-Z IN 8
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Music
• Premiere date: 2026-09-18
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: HBO
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 48 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 92764

Cast and credited roles

• Rick Rubin — Rick Rubin
• Jay-Z — Jay-Z

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-09-18; final listed air date 2026-10-09; episode order: 8.

Source and licence

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