Graduation is the third studio album by hip hop artist Kanye West, released on September 11, 2007. The title of the album follows the college theme of Kanye West's previous two albums, The College Dropout and Late Registration. The album artwork was designed by Takashi Murakami. The album won three Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album. West thereby joins rapper Eminem as the only artists to have each of their first three albums win this award.