Jay-Z documentary series set at HBO

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.

The series announcement comes on the back of a notable year for Jay-Z. He’s been plotting celebrations in honor of the 30th and 25th anniversaries of two of his most revered albums, “Reasonable Doubt” and “The Blueprint,” respectively, with a series of shows and activations across the globe.

He made his grand return to the stage in May as a headliner at the Roots Picnic, where he revisited hits and deep cuts from his discography. The show was a celebration of both his career and the city of Philadelphia, with a parade of guests that included Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Memphis Bleek, Jazmine Sullivan, Bilal and Young Gunz.

In July, he will take over Yankee Stadium for three nights to honor his anniversary milestones. On July 10, he’ll celebrate “Reasonable Doubt,” followed by “The Blueprint” the next night. On July 12, he’ll close the weekend with a finale that sees him revisiting the hits.

Additionally, Jay-Z announced a pair of “Jay-Z 30” concerts for the fall, one in Paris on September 10 and another in Los Angeles on October 23.

-Variety