Documentary series about the life and career of legendary rapper Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter. The series is built around hours of candid conversations between JAY-Z and Rick Rubin. The common thread of the plot is the inextricable connection between art and life. JAY-Z dissects his own genius by analyzing his lyrics and writing process step by step. Each episode focuses on a specific selection of songs (chosen by Rick Rubin) and key projects from his discography.