Plies

At 48 years old, Plies has this physical status:

Algernod Lanier Washington (born July 1, 1976), better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper and songwriter.

He is the Founder of Big Gates Records.

Born in Fort Myers, Florida, Washington was a wide receiver for Miami University in Ohio in 1996 and 1997 before he became a football player.

He and his stepbrother founded Big Gates after dropping out of college.

Slip-n-Slide Records released three albums from 2007 to 2008.

Plies debuted in 2007 with the hit singles "Shawty" and "Hypnotized."

Plies also released two albums in 2008, Definition of Real and Da REAList, and Goon Affiliated followed in 2010.

Early life

Plies was born in Fort Myers, Florida, and grew up in the East Dunbar neighborhood of Fort Myers. He played receiver and defensive back in Fort Myers Senior High School's football team, and was named the "Best Dressed" student of his class.

Nod Washington, a wide receiver on the university's football team from 1995 to 1997, then transferred to the University of Central Florida and dropped out. Washington had 9 receptions for 69 yards as a freshman in 1995. Washington had 25 receptions for 262 yards and two touchdowns in 1996, his sophomore year. Washington had 5 receptions for 43 yards last season.

Personal life

On October 20, 2003, Plies' sister Brandy Lacole Lyons gave birth to a son at the University Community Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Between 2015 and 2016, Plies gained a following as a result of his comedic approach to lifestyle guidance and other topics on Instagram.

Plies was charged with unlawful possession of a concealed weapon after a shooting at a Gainesville, Florida nightclub, and several members of his entourage were charged with attempted murder on July 2, 2006. After Plies' appearance stalled, the shooting, which injured 5 people, began after Plies' microphone was cut off for Lil Boosie to perform. Plies became "enraged," according to promoter Jonathan Smith. With fists and shouting, a contest was started and ended with at least six rounds of bullets firing.

Plies was arrested in Wesley Chapel, Florida, on January 17, 2017 for being under the influence. Plies refused a roadside blood alcohol screening and were arrested.

A viral video of Plies being attacked on stage during a concert in Tallahassee, Florida, was posted on April 3, 2015. The attacker later stated, "I fuck with you bruh, that nigga is one of my top five performers" when talking about the bullshit. So I figured he'd do like bitch, fuck you bruh." Plies will have a single titled "Dayum" on April 29, 2015. The attacker is being attacked.

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Music career

In the late 1990s, Plies and his stepbrother Ronnell Lawrence Lavatte, also known as Big Gates, established an independent record label, Big Gates Records. Although Plies initially refused to rap, after a demonstration for one of his artists, Big Gates decided to keep Plies' verse on the track "Tell Dem Krackers Dat". Big Gates and Plies promoted the single and traveled many times to Miami, which eventually led to a deal for Plies on Slip-n-Slide Records. After signing to Slip-n-Slide in 2004, Plies released several mixtapes.

The Real Testament was released in August 2007. His debut single "Shawty" featuring T-Pain topped the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart and peaked at number 9 on the Hot 100. "Hypnotized", the second single, featured Akon, and peaked at number 3 on the Rap chart and 14 on the Hot 100. The third single was "I Am the Club". On February 29, 2008, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the album Gold for having sold over 500,000 units; five days later the RIAA did the same for singles "Shawty" and "Hypnotized". Plies made guest performances on DJ Khaled's "I'm So Hood", also featuring T-Pain, Trick Daddy and Rick Ross in 2007, which peaked at #19 on the Hot 100 and is included on Khaled second studio album We the Best, and Fat Joe's single "Ain't Sayin' Nothin'" from The Elephant in the Room in early 2008.

Definition of Real, his second album, was released in June 2008, 10 months after releasing his first album. The lead single was "Bust It Baby Pt. 2" featuring Ne-Yo, which peaked at number 2 on both the Hot Rap Tracks and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks charts and number 7 on the Hot 100. The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, selling over 214,000 copies its first week. The next single was "Please Excuse My Hands", featuring Jamie Foxx and The-Dream. RIAA certified Gold "Bust It Baby" on September 17 and Definition of Real October 14.

That same year Plies released his third album, Da REAList, in December 2008, six months after the release of his second album. The first single off this album is "Put It on Ya", featuring Chris J. The album debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 with 114,000 copies sold in its first week. The second single is "Want It, Need It", featuring Ashanti, and the third is "Plenty Money". He did a guest performance on Ludacris' single "Nasty Girl" from Ludacris' album Theater of the Mind. He also appeared on DJ Khaled's song "Out Here Grindin', also featuring Akon, Ross, Young Jeezy, Lil Boosie, Ace Hood and Trick Daddy, from Khaled's third album We Global, which peaked at #38 on the Hot 100.

In a November 2008 interview with Plies, and according to Slip-n-Slide Records, the rapper announced he completed a fourth album which he planned to release February 16, 2009, but stated the exact date depended on the success of his third album. The album, Goon Affiliated, ended up being released on June 8, 2010. The album's first two singles are "Becky" and "She Got It Made" featuring Bei Maejor. The album debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200, much more successful than his previous album. He continued to make guest appearances on Usher's "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" (that version not making Usher's sixth studio album Raymond vs. Raymond), Gucci Mane's "Wasted", from The State vs. Radric Davis and Young Jeezy's "Lose My Mind", from Jeezy's fourth album Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition, all of which made the top 40 of the Hot 100.

In 2010, Plies released a mixtape titled You Need People Like Me on September 3, which included a song titled "Boosie" dedicated to the incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie. On November 18, he released another mixtape titled You Need People Like Me Pt. 2. On December 23, 2010, he released another mixtape titled No Chaser.

In 2011, Plies released a mixtape titled I Fuck With The DJ on March 15 and a mixtape titled Aristotle on September 1. On May 3, he announced the title for his fifth studio album titled Purple Heart. On September 22, Plies released his first promotional single from the album titled "Just (The Tip)" featuring Jeremih and Ludacris.

In 2012, Plies released a mixtape titled On Trial on February 24, which included the second promotional single from his album Purple Heart titled "With You". On April 17, Plies released a single titled "We Are Trayvon" that was dedicated to Trayvon Martin which all profits from the single be donated to the "Trayvon Martin Foundation".

In 2013, Plies released the promotional single from Purple Heart titled "F**king or What" on July 16 and released the music video for the single on August 22. On September 3, Plies released the promotional single titled "Faithful" featuring singer/songwriter Rico Love.

In 2014, Plies released his mixtape entitled Da Last Real Nigga Left on January 17, and released his mixtape entitled Da Last Real Nigga Left 2 on November 13.

On February 11, 2015, Plies released the first single off of his upcoming fifth album Purple Heart titled "Find You" featuring appearances from K Camp and Lil Wayne. On April 29, Plies released the second single titled "Dayum!", the single is known for Plies addressing the controversy surrounding him getting attacked on stage. On August 8, Plies released a mixtape titled Ain't No Mixtape Bih. On November 19, he released the mixtape Ain't No Mixtape BIH 2.

On January 29, 2016, Plies released a single entitled "Ran Off on da Plug Twice", originally titled "Ritz Carlton", and was included on his mixtape Ain't No Mixtape BIH 2, the music video for the single would be released on November 19, 2015, and would go on to become viral & the single would go on to chart at number forty-two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. On October 27, 2016, Plies released the single titled "Rich N*gga Shit", the music video for the single would be released on September 2, 2016. On December 13 Plies released the single entitled "Racks Up to My Ear" featuring Young Dolph.

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Awards and nominations

• BET Hip-Hop Awards
  • 2008: Ringtone of the Year ("Bust It Baby Pt 2" with Ne-Yo) (Nominated)
  • 2008: People's Champ Award ("Bust It Baby Pt 2" with Ne-Yo) (Nominated)
  • 2008: Best Collaboration ("Bust It Baby Pt 2" with Ne-Yo) (Nominated)
• Ozone Awards
  • 2007: Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("Shawty" with T-Pain) (Won)
  • 2008: Best Rap Album (The Real Testament) (Nominated)
  • 2008: Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("Bust It Baby Pt. 2" with Ne-Yo) (Nominated)
  • 2008: Club Banger of the Year ("I'm So Hood" with DJ Khaled, Trick Daddy, T-Pain and Rick Ross) (Nominated)
• Grammy Awards
  • 2011: Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Lose My Mind" with Young Jeezy) (Nominated)