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Plies is an American rapper. Plie signed with South Florida-based record label Slip-n-Slide Records in 2004, launching his career in the music industry. Plies debut studio album, "The Real Testament" (2007), peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, and his second album, "Definition of Real" (2008) also reached the same position on the charts. Plies' tracks "Shawty" and "Hypnotized" both achieved gold certification and he has collaborated with Jamie Foxx, Ashanti, Ludacris and Fat Joe.
Plies' third album, "Da REAList" (2008), debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200, with his fourth album, "Goon Affiliated" (2010), reaching number 5. Plies also contributed to Usher's "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)", Gucci Mane's "Wasted", and Young Jeezy's "Lose My Mind", all of which made the top 40 of the Hot 100. In addition to his albums, Plies has released a series of mixtapes, such as "You Need People Like Me" (2010), "I Fuck With The DJ" (2011), and "Aristotle" (2011).
Plies' continued to release music, including a single "We Are Trayvon" in 2012, dedicated to Trayvon Martin, with all profits from the single being donated to the "Trayvon Martin Foundation". Plies single "Ran Off on da Plug Twice" (2016) charted at number forty-two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
In addition to his music, Plies gained a notable following as an Instagram personality for his comedic approach to lifestyle advice and other topics between 2015 and 2016. He has been nominated for several awards, including BET Hip-Hop Awards and Ozone Awards, winning the Ozone Award for Best Rap/R&B Collaboration in 2007.
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