Episode four of *JAŸ-Z in 8* explores Jay-Z’s painful relationship with his father, alongside his studio routine and the cultural image he developed during the *In My Lifetime, Vol. 1* era. Its most significant revelation is that Jay-Z reconciled with his father after encouragement from his mother, only for him to die about a month later.

– Jay-Z discussed “Where Have You Been”, his collaboration with Beanie Sigel about growing up without their fathers.
– He said he usually arrived at the studio at 2–3 p.m. and worked until 10 p.m., describing his routine as highly consistent.
– The episode revisited debates about whether Jay-Z was the “Best Rapper Alive” during the *In My Lifetime, Vol. 1* period.
– It also examined his now-iconic image wearing a bulletproof vest, white T-shirt and Rolex.