Algernod Lanier Washington is professionally known as Plies. He is a well-renowned songwriter and rapper based in America. He had a great interest in football and was also a wide receiver on a football team named Miami Redskins in Ohio’s Miami University. He dropped his college because he worked along with his stepbrother and found Big Gates. Later in 2007 and 2008, Plies signed a project with Slip-n-Slide Records and released more than three albums.

From 2007 to 2010, Plies released many singles entitled Hypnotized and Shawty and released some albums, including named Da REAList, Goon Affiliated, Definition of Real, and more.

Early life

Plies was born in 1976 on 1^st July in Fort Myers of Florida but was raised in East Dunbar, Fort Myers. He completed his studies at Fort Myers Senior High School, and there he played in the football team, being a defensive back and receiver. He was awarded by Homecoming King and was recognized as “Best Dressed” by his classmates for his excellent skills.

He completed his graduation from Miami University, and he got admitted under identity Nod Washington. There he played in the football team, and later, he transferred to the University of Central Florida.

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Career Beginnings

An independent record label was published by Plies andRonnell Lawrence Lavatte, his stepbrother named Big Gates. Plies denied for rapping, then also Ronnell, referred to as Big Gates, decided to work with Plies, and both traveled to Miami plenty of times. Plies released many singles, and one of the single titled Shawty got ranked on Billboard Hot Rap Tracks Chart. Shawty ranked at #9 in Billboard Hot 100, and his single Hypnotized ranked at #3 on Rap Chart.

Another single entitled “I Am the Club” was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, and the album has more than 500,000 units sold in just five days. After this, he gained ultimate popularity and released a plethora of singles and music videos. Most of his singles got ranked on Billboard Hot Charts and made him earn a lot.

Personal Life

Plies was in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, named Lacole Lyons, and she gave birth to Plies’ kid in Tampa, Florida, at University Community Hospital. He was quite an active member of social media and gained widespread popularity on Instagram in 2015. He became a famous Instagram personality for his approach to lifestyle advice, traveling, food, and more.

A shooting incident took place in Florida, and he was charged for his possession of an illegal weapon, and the members and he were accused of attempting murder. There were majorly five people injured in the shooting. Plies got arrested in Florida in 2017 for driving after having alcohol, and he also refused to take the alcohol test and therefore was arrested.

Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Plies, who is a well-renowned rapper of America, is approximately $14 million. He earns his salary by playing on the football team and producing singles and released some albums.