Jay-Z Released 'The Blueprint' On This Day in 2001
20 years ago today, Jay-Z released his sixth studio album The Blueprint.
The Blueprint was supported by four singles: "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)", “Girls, Girls, Girls”, “Jigga That Ni**a”, and “Song Cry”. The Blueprint debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, selling over 427,000 copies in the first week.