‘JAŸ-Z in 8’: 11 Things We Learned From the First Three Episodes
The eight-episode series will be released weekly on HBO Max.
Jay-Z's new documentary series, "Jay-Z in 8," offers a deep dive into the rapper's storytelling and lyricism, spanning 30 years of his career. The eight-episode series was screened at the Metropolitan Opera Museum in New York City on September 13, with celebrities like Jermaine Dupri, DJ Khaled, and Neil deGrasse Tyson present. Jay-Z himself attended the screening and spoke with numerous media outlets, stating that the process of creating the documentary was "easy" and that he shared a love for music with Rick Rubin, who directed the series.
The first three episodes reveal several key insights, including Jigga Man's reflections on his least-played songs, the pressure that drives his creativity, his thoughts on The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, streaming, and criticisms of his own work. Here are the 11 key takeaways from these initial episodes.
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