HBO Sets September 18 Premiere for Jay-Z Documentary Series

HBO has announced the premiere of a new eight-part documentary series titled "JAYZ in 8," featuring the rapper in conversation with producer Rick Rubin. The series is scheduled to debut on Friday, September 18, 2026, with the first two episodes airing back-to-back at 8 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max. Subsequent episodes will be released in pairs every Friday, concluding with the final two episodes on October 9. The documentary series is described as an intimate reflection on the artist's career, with Jay-Z revisiting his music and unpacking his work and life through shared listening and conversation with Rubin.