Jay-Z in 8 (2026)

Biography · Documentary · Music

Thirty years after his landmark debut album, artist, icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur JAŸ-Z sits down with longtime friend, producer, and director Rick Rubin for an intimate reflection on his storied career.

IMDb rating: 5.8 (153 votes)
Episode average: 7.0 +1.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Status: Still airing
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

JAŸ-Z Self
Rick Rubin Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

7.05 avg 4 episodes Still airing 7.2 → 7.0 40 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Chapter 1	7.2	37
2	Chapter 2	6.6	28
3	Episode #1.3	7.4	19
4	Episode #1.4	7.0	16