Plies

Algernod Lanier Washington, an American rapper and songwriter, is famous by his stage name Plies, who founded the Big Gates Records. He came to everyone’s attention when he released three albums from 2007 to 2008. His first album, The Real Testament, was released in 2007 with singles like “Shawty” which featured T-Pain and ranked 9^th on the Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot Rap. His second single, “Hypnotized” featured Akon which ranked third on the Rap Chart. With his enormous popularity, Algernod has around 10.3 million followers on his Instagram account.

Plies was born in Fort Myers, Florida, USA on 1^st July 1976. He is of American nationality, and his zodiac sign is Cancer. He has a step-brother named Ronnell Lawrence Lavatte with whom he founded Big Gates Records. Plies completed his higher education from Fort Myers Senior High School where he played as a defensive back and a receiver for his college team.

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Did Plies Arrested at TIA? A gun with $9k cash at Tampa Airport

Plies, an American rapper, and songwriter got arrested for carrying an unloaded Glock model 43 gun with $9k cash. As per the TSA agent, they saw an X-Ray image of a gun in his backpack during a pre-flight check. The police did find a weapon, and he got into Hillsborough Country jail with his driver’s license and $9k cash.

On his defense, Algernod told the Police that he bought the gun at a Pawn shop and did not know if he needed a carry permit if the shop was “3 steps away.” On 19^th September 2018, he got released on $2000 bond. After that, on his Instagram account, Algernod apologized for his condition and admitted it was all good from his side on 21 September 2018.

Plies Net Worth and Salary

Plies aka Algernod is an American rapper who rose to prominence with his debut album, The Real Testament, with singles featuring T-Pain and Akon. His second and third album, Definition of Real and Goon Affiliated were also a big hit which featured singers like Ne-Yo and Bei Major.

His recent release came in 15^th December 2016 when he released Racks Up to my Year and his mixtape, Ain’t No Mixtape BIH 2, went viral and ranked on 42 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. With his profession as a music artist, Algernod has racked up a net worth of $6 million to his name.

Plies: Girlfriend, Married, or Wife?

Algernod is a controversial artist as he always surrounded with rumors. He dated Brandy Lacole Lyons when she was just 13 which sums up his controversial life. The duo then welcomed their first child, Nijier Lanier Washington, on 20^th October 2003 in University Community Hospital.

Besides Brandy, Algernod has been linked with several other girls like Lira Galore and Angela Yee. As per Mediatakeout, Plies and Lira were together from January 2015 but started dating Angela since June 2015.

As per his Tweets, Algernod seems to be a married man with his tweets referring about getting married and to his wife. However, in the eyes of the public, he is a single person living his lavishing life.

Parents, Siblings, and Family

Plies was born in the beautiful city of Florida in the East Dunbar of Fort Myers. It is a known fact that he formed Big Gates Records with his step-brother Ronnell Lawrence Lavatte. He has a son named, Nijier, with Brandy and there is not much information about Algernod’s family. His parents are Larry and Karla Washington.

Plies Height and Weight

Algernod stands tall with a height of 5 feet 5 inches. As per his Instagram feed, the talented artist looks fit and healthy.

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