Jay-Z hosted the premiere of his HBO documentary series “Jay-Z in 8” on September 13 at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, attended by numerous celebrities, including his wife, Beyoncé.

 

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The star-studded event was a black-tie affair, featuring red carpet appearances by artists like Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, Gunna, and director Rick Rubin, among others.

 

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The upcoming eight-part series will offer a personal reflection from Jay-Z and Rubin on the rapper’s music, lyrics, and life experiences, with the first two episodes set to debut on HBO Max on September 18.

 

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The trailer for “Jay-Z in 8” highlights Jay-Z’s journey from age nine, when he first became passionate about writing music and showcases songs from pivotal albums such as “Reasonable Doubt” and “4:44.”