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Birth name |
Algernod Lanier Washington |
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Born |
July 1, 1976 |
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Genre |
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Occupation |
Rapper |
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Years active |
2001-present |
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Label |
Big Gates Records (2001-present) |
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Associated acts |
DJ Khaled, Jeezy, Kodak Black, Rico Love, Trick Daddy |
Algernod Lanier Washington (born July 1, 1976), better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper from Fort Myers, Florida. He was a college football player but dropped out to pursue his music career and founded the record label Big Gates Records. His 2007 debut album, The Real Testament, peaked at #2 on the US Billboard 200 and was supported by the international charting singles "Shawty" featuring T-Pain and "Hypnotized" featuring Akon. Washington's second album, Definition of Real, also peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 when it was released in 2008. His next two albums, Da REAList and Goon Affiliated, peaked at #14 and #5 on the Billboard 200 respectively.
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- 2007: The Real Testament
- 2008: Definition of Real
- 2008: Da REAList
- 2010: Goon Affiliated