Jay-Z Documentary Series Set at HBO

By Steven J. Horowitz

Steven J. Horowitz

Senior Music Writer

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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.

“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.

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