Jay-Z in 8
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.
Jay-Z in 8 premiered on HBO Max on September 18, 2026.
Jay-Z in 8 premiered on HBO Max on September 18, 2026.
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Since Sep 18
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Episode guide
Season 1 episodes
- 1
Chapter One source at TVmaze
Episode one features "Intro," "Meet The Parents," "Can't Knock The Hustle," and "What More Can I Say".
- 2
Chapter Two source at TVmaze
Episode two features "Brooklyn's Finest," "I Love The Dough (featuring JAŸ-Z & Angela Winbush)," and "What More Can I Say".
- 3
Chapter Three source at TVmaze
Episode three features "Lyrical Exercise," "This Can't Be Life (featuring Beanie Sigel)," "You Must Love Me," and "4:44".
- 4
Chapter Four source at TVmaze
Episode four features "Where Have You Been," "Allure," "Where I'm From," "Can I Live," and "Don't You Know".
- 5
Chapter Five source at TVmaze
Episode five features "U Don't Know," "Politics As Usual," and "Regrets".
- 6
Chapter Six source at TVmaze
Episode six features "Jail," "Ignorant Shit," "Hovi Baby," "Kill Jay-Z," "99 Problems," "Threat," "Dead Presidents II," and "Public Service Announcement (Interlude)".
- 7
Chapter Seven source at TVmaze
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.
- 8
Chapter Eight source at TVmaze
Episode eight features "New York (Concept de Paris)," "The Story Of O.J.," "No Church In The Wild," "Family Feud," and "Legacy".
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- Rick Rubin, Jay-Z
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- Season premiere · HBO MaxSeptember 18, 2026Reported
“TVmaze: JAŸ-Z IN 8 season 1 episode 1 "Chapter One" airs 2026-09-18 on HBO”
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Season premiere date announced: September 18, 2026 on HBO Max