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JAŸ-Z IN 8
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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…
ABOUT THE SERIES
JAŸ-Z IN 8 is a Music series from HBO. The announced cast and participants include Rick Rubin (Rick Rubin) and Jay-Z (Jay-Z). Its opening episode, “Chapter One,” adds this chapter: Episode one features "Intro," "Meet The Parents," "Can't Knock The Hustle," and "What More Can I Say". The first season currently includes 8 announced episodes through October 9, 2026. New episodes are scheduled for Friday at 8:00 PM.
EPISODE RELEASE SCHEDULE
2 episodes premiere on September 18, 2026, with new episodes following through October 9, 2026.
Chapter One
42 minutesEpisode one features "Intro," "Meet The Parents," "Can't Knock The Hustle," and "What More Can I Say".
Chapter Two
42 minutesEpisode two features "Brooklyn's Finest," "I Love The Dough (featuring JAŸ-Z & Angela Winbush)," and "What More Can I Say".
Chapter Three
41 minutesEpisode three features "Lyrical Exercise," "This Can't Be Life (featuring Beanie Sigel)," "You Must Love Me," and "4:44".
Chapter Four
51 minutesEpisode four features "Where Have You Been," "Allure," "Where I'm From," "Can I Live," and "Don't You Know".
Chapter Five
51 minutesEpisode five features "U Don't Know," "Politics As Usual," and "Regrets".
Chapter Six
53 minutesEpisode six features "Jail," "Ignorant Shit," "Hovi Baby," "Kill Jay-Z," "99 Problems," "Threat," "Dead Presidents II," and "Public Service Announcement (Interlude)".
Chapter Seven
47 minutesChapter Eight
55 minutesEpisode eight features "New York (Concept de Paris)," "The Story Of O.J.," "No Church In The Wild," "Family Feud," and "Legacy".
CAST AND PARTICIPANTS
RELEASE DETAILS
- Premiere
- September 18, 2026
- Where
- HBO
- Format
- Series
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 48 minutes per episode
- Schedule
- Friday
- Genres
- Music
YOUR KIND OF WATCH?
A pick for viewers who enjoy music and performance, along with real stories and a closer look at the world.