He started his music career with his brother. Together, they had an independent record label, named Big Gates Records. The artist and his brother, Rinell Lawrence Lavatte, travelled a lot, especially to Miami. Although the future famous American rapper refused to rap, the two brothers promoted the single "Tell Dem Krackers Dat." In terms of personal life, the rapper has a son with Brandy Lacole Lyons. The name of his son is Nijier Lanier Washington and was born at the University Community Hospital in Tampa, Florida in 2003. The albums that he released were all famous and nominated and even awarded. The Real Testament, as well as the Definition of Real, Da Realist, Goon Affiliated and Purple Heart are all great. Lyricism and his public image also contribute to his fame and popularity. Scandals and an adventurous life are also great. In 2006, he was involved in a scandal in Florida, at a nightclub and was charged with illegal possession of a concealed weapon. His friends and members of entourage were charged with attempted murder. It started a big fight and a few rounds of bullets were fired and a lot of people were afraid that they will lose their lives. One of the most important nominations were 2008: Ringtone of the Year ("Bust It Baby Pt 2", 2007: Best Rap/R&B Collaboration ("Shawty" with T-Pain) which he won. In 2011, he was nminetd for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Lose My Mind") with Young Jeezy.

Plies is now one of the most famous American rappers. The explanation is very simple: he strived to make his dream come true and he managed.

Since the beginning of his career, Plies made a huge name for himself in the industry. Granted that some other rappers came out with songs and albums at the same time as he did, Plies conquered more fans, because of the themes and representations issued in this music. Through these, the young rapper showed that he had street credibility and power and that he was the voice to be recognized as speaking for the masses. In addition to this, Plies focused on the elements that were present in the lifestyle of his peers and sang them in a way that would be appropriate for them and in the words they would use on a daily basis.

The first theme of the Plies songs is the image. Through songs, such as Pants Hang Low, the artist rapped about the way in which young men should look like and what are the elements of appearance that showcase their true pledge to the hood. Talking about guns and shootings is another theme of the Plies songs. The issue of drugs is also a related theme to the presentation of the rapper on the streets. These elements are very present in the lyrics of all rappers, but the ones who have actually went through them are the ones to gain the respect and the appreciation of the public. Next to these, the general theme of street cred is bound to be introduced and it is represented through various songs. Struggling times and family problems are also a part of the lifestyle represented in the songs. Love and women are main themes, but the representations of these may vary depending on the song.

Plies has all the elements needed to create the authentic rapper image. The use of love, family, drugs, guns, image and street cred are the ones to complete the perfect package for Plies as a rapper and as a man. For music lovers, the most important thing is that the artist stays true to original beliefs and values, to the way of life had before becoming famous and this is exactly what Plies can offer them.

Plies is one of the most popular American rappers. His teenage dream became true although it lasted a fairly long time. Plies had also a great luck that helped him be famous.  Plies songs and lyrics are inspired by his personal life and also by his experiences. As many other rappers, Plies was involved in scandals, but he has not went to jail until now. Nevertheless, his brother was imprisoned and Plies had to pay a huge fee. He declared that it wasn't right what happened. Nonetheless, this scandal was not so important for his public image as these sort of things happen almost all the time. 

All Plies albums are extraordinary and he has a lot of fans. The lyrics were often criticized as they were too vulgar, but his success was stronger and stronger. The proof that Plies has become a mature and appreciated artist consists of many important nominations he had, as well as awards, but there is more: Plies also collaborated with many famous music artists. He has talent, inspiration and acts as a typical American rapper. His life is an amazing source of inspiration for the songs. The main things he sings about are women, sex, guns, money, success, life and about important things that happen to him. Although he gave up school, he pursued his dream and finally, he managed to become a popular rapper all around the world and very appreciated.

Plies is also very ambitious and ready to take over new musical projects. A few of his songs became hits very soon and he gained a lot of money. From a poor guy, through talent and work, Plies became a popular and famous rapper with great albums and an amazing success. Plies is the proof that if you want something very much, it will happen. He was lucky, but also very ambitious, passionate about music and determined to have what he wants. At present, he is the favourite artist of many people all around the world, so his success has no boundaries.

Plies is one of the rappers that writes his own songs, mostly inspired by his own life experiences. He had a pretty hard childhood, and growing up he decided he wants to be one of the tough guys. He did not mean to start singing, but his brother asked him to lend him a hand with a track. Since he did it for the first time in order to help his brother, Plies discovered he actually loves rapping. Plies is not like other rappers who expect for others to write their songs. He lives his life to the fullest, so he can have an important life experience and he can write about everything that is important to him. All the songs of Plies are inspired by things that happen around him, things that concern him and those that affect his family and friends.

For Plies, his music is very important and gives attention to his lyrics. Plies was accused of too much violence in his songs, but the truth is that are all based on his experience. The life of Plies was never to easy and although he now earns his money by rapping he is not entirely happy or satisfied. For Plies, violence is only a way out and although he expresses it in his songs, he is not trying to set an example. He does not oblige anyone to do anything and he considers that he is not a role model.

Plies is a real artist who expresses all his feelings trough his music. No matter if he is happy or unhappy, his listeners will observe because he is not trying to hide anything. Plies writes from his soul and he is honest in each and every track. Thanks to this he had the chance to do amazing collaborations with consecrated artists that he used to listen years ago, not being able to dream that one they they will rap together. Plies does not try to convince anyone about anything through his songs, nor he wants to say that his life is the best. Through his music, Plies only shows his real personality.

Plies, on his real name, Algernod Lanier Washington, was born on July 1, 1976 in Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America. He was raised in East Dunbar. While in high school, Plies was a receiver and a defensive back in his school's football team. Thanks to his charm, Plies was also named Homecoming King and Best Dressed in his class. After this period, he went to Miami University and was a wide receiver for the university's football tea. He eventually transferred to University of Central Florida and dropped out, although he was a very good football player. In present, Plies is a famous rapper and the founder of Big Gates Records, together with his stepbrother, named Ronell Lawrence Lavatte. He initially refused to rap, but his brother convinced him after he raped for a track called Tell Dem Krackers Dat. After this, Plies eventually signed with Slip-n-Slide Records.

Plies proved to be very successful from the start, even if critics considered his lyrics were a little bit irresponsible, mentioning guns and erratic sexual behavior. In 2008, Plies had three nominations at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, for Ringtone Of The Year with Bust It Baby Pt 2, featuring Ne-Yo. For the same track, Plies was nominated for People's Champ Award and for Best Collaboration. Unfortunately, Plies did not go home with any prize that night. In 2007, he was nominated to the Ozone Awards for Best Rap/R'n'B Collaboration for the track Shawty, with T-Pain and he won.

In 2008, Plies was nominated at the same awards for Best Rap Album, for The Real Testament. In the same year he had two other nominations, for Best Rap/R'n'B Collaboration, with Bust It Baby Pt 2 with Ne-Yo and for Club Banger Of The Year, with I'm So Hood, a song featuring DJ Khaled, Trick Daddy, T-Pain and Rick Ross. In 2011, Plies was nominated at the Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or A Group, with Lose My Mind, with Young Jeezy, but he did not win. In 2012, Plies released a new album called Purple Heart, but until now it only received mixed reviews.