Pries

Algernod Lanier Washington, better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper and songwriter. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, Washington was a wide receiver on the Miami Redskins football team of Miami University in Ohio in 1996 and 1997 before he became a rapper. After dropping out of college, he founded Big Gates with his stepbrother. Plies has related to many with his tales of college life and partying, often with soaring production. He has released five tapes to a steadily growing audience. He is noted for his story-oriented, often intelligent lyricism and production.

Plies debuted in 2007 with The Real Testament with successful singles 'Shawty' and 'Hypnotized'. Plies also released two albums in 2008, Definition of Real and Da REAList, and later released Goon Affiliated in 2010. In 2016, Plies released a single entitled 'Ran Off on da Plug Twice', included in his mixtape Ain't No Mixtape BIH 2, the music video for the single went viral & charted at number forty-two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.