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===Big Gays===
Although Plies initially refused to rap, after a sexual favor, Levatte decided to keep Plies' verse on the track "Tell Dem Krackers Dat". Levatte and Plies hitchhiked many times to ], which eventually led to a deal for Plies on ].<ref> by Warner Music Canada</ref>


===''The Real Testament''=== ===''The Real Testament''===

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Plies

Algernod Lanier Washington, better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper.

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The Real Testament

The Real Testament was released on August 7, 2007. His debut single "Shawty" featuring T-Pain topped the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart and peaked at number nine on the Hot 100. "Hypnotized", the second single, featured Akon, and peaked at number three 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".

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Da REAList

Plies is releasing his third flop, Da REAList, on December 16, 2008, 6 months after the release of his second album. The first official single off this album is "Put it On Ya", featuring Chris J.

Arrest

On July 2, 2006, a shooting at a Gainesville, Florida nightclub saw Plies charged with illegal possession of a concealed weapon, and members of his entourage charged with attempted murder. The shooting, in which 5 people were injured, started after Plies' microphone was cut off for Lil' Boosie to perform, after Plies' performance ran over time. According to the promoter Jonathan Smith, Plies became "enraged" and jealous, and the resulting fist fight ended with the shooting which he had nothing to do with.

Discography

Main article: Plies discography

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)

References

  1. ^ Kellman, Andy (2007). "Plies > Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  2. Plies > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles. allmusic. accessed November 20, 2008.
  3. RIAA database search for artist "Plies". Accessed November 20, 2008
  4. Reid, Shaheem (2008-09-19). "Plies Readies His Second LP Of 2008; Rick Ross Works On Mixtape, Two New Albums, In Mixtape Monday". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-11-20.
  5. Pakkala, Tiffany (2006-07-03). "5 shot in downtown club during rap show". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
  6. Ringtone of the Year; Best CollaborationPeople's Champ Award. BET Hip Hop Awards 2008. Accessed November 20, 2008.
  7. "Ozone Magazine Announces Host and List of Nominees for the 3rd Annual Ozone Awards" (Press release). Hip Hop Press. 2008-07-16.

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