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Why Jay-Z Thinks Beyoncé, Their 3 Kids Watching His Docuseries Could Be “Cringe"

The eight-part HBO docuseries features candid sit-downs with Rick Rubin and draws celebrity guests to a black-tie premiere.

  • On Sunday, September 13, 2026, Jay-Z launched his upcoming HBO documentary series "Jay-Z in 8" at New York City's Metropolitan Opera House, drawing celebrity guests to witness the black-tie premiere.
  • Directed by legendary producer Rick Rubin, the eight-part series offers an "intimate reflection" on the rapper's storied career through one-on-one conversations dissecting lyrics and life experiences.
  • Jay-Z, worth an estimated $2.8 billion, said revisiting his 1996 debut "Reasonable Doubt" feels phenomenal because many lyrics manifested in his life, proving their resonance in massive stadiums today.
  • Celebrities including Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Pharrell Williams, and Justin Timberlake attended the premiere to support the rapper, while executive producer Daniel Kaluuya praised the project for documenting the culture enabling his rise.
  • The series premieres this Friday, September 18, 2026, on HBO and Max with two episodes immediately; subsequent episodes debut weekly through October 9, 2026.
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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, September 14, 2026.
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