Teaser of documentary based on Jay Z's career out; set to release this year
Washington DC, June 25
Singer and music composer Jay-Z is set to sit down with Rick Rubin for the eight-part documentary series "Jay-Z in 8," debuting on HBO this fall.
Rubin is directing the series and will interview the rapper about his music, lyrics, life experiences and creative process. The two have a long history, as Rubin produced Jay-Z's "99 Problems" for "The Black Album" in 2003, reported Variety.
'Jay-Z in 8,' a Tetragrammaton production, will be executive produced by Shawn Carter, Daniel Kaluuya and Rubin. Producers include Leila Mattimore and David Rohde. HBO Max shared the teaser of the documentary on their Instagram handle.
The series announcement comes on the back of a notable year for Jay-Z. He's been plotting celebrations in honor of the 30th and 25th anniversaries of two of his most revered albums, 'Reasonable Doubt' and 'The Blueprint,' respectively, with a series of shows and activations across the globe.
According to the outlet, Jay Z made his grand return to the stage in May as a headliner at the Roots Picnic, where he revisited hits and deep cuts from his discography. The show was a celebration of both his career and the city of Philadelphia, with guests that included Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Memphis Bleek, Jazmine Sullivan, Bilal and Young Gunz.
In July, he will take over Yankee Stadium for three nights to honor his anniversary milestones. On July 10, he'll celebrate "Reasonable Doubt," followed by "The Blueprint" the next night. On July 12, he'll close the weekend with a finale that sees him revisiting the hits, reported Variety.
Additionally, Jay-Z announced a pair of "Jay-Z 30" concerts for the fall, one in Paris on September 10 and another in Los Angeles on October 23.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I’m not a huge rap fan, but Jay-Z’s story is inspiring. From the streets to building a business empire—there’s a lot to learn. Hopefully, the documentary dives into his journey beyond the music. 🎬
Eight parts? That’s a bit excessive for one artist, no? I get he’s iconic, but I’d rather see a shorter, tighter documentary. Still, Rick Rubin production quality is usually top-notch, so maybe it’ll be worth it. 🤔
Jay-Z’s impact on global music is undeniable. In India, his collaborations with artists like A.R. Rahman for 'Jai Ho' remixes show his reach. This doc will definitely connect with hip-hop heads here too. 🔥
I’m curious how much they’ll talk about his business side (Roc Nation, Tidal) vs. just music. That’s what sets him apart. Also, Beyoncé cameo? 👀 Either way, excited for the Yankee Stadium shows—wish I could go!
It’s great that HBO is still investing in long-form music docs. But I feel like we’ve seen enough "legacy artist sits down with interviewer" content. Hope this one has some raw, behind-the-scenes moments. 🎥
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