Plies was born Algernod Lanier Washington on July 1, 1976, in Fort Myers, Florida and grew up in Cape Coral, Florida. While at Fort Myers Senior High School, he played in the football team, was crowned Homecoming King, and was named the "Best Dressed" student of his class. He attended Miami University for a year and played in its basketball team, then transferred to the University of Central Florida for sophomore year and dropped out. In the late 1990s, Plies and his stepbrother Ronnell Lawrence Lavatte, also known as Big Gates, established an independent record label, Big Gates Records. Although Plies initially refused to rap, after a demonstration for one of his artists, Big Gates decided to keep Plies' verse on the track "Tell Dem Krackers Dat". Big Gates and Plies promoted the single and traveled many times to Miami, which eventually led to a deal for Plies on Slip-n-Slide Records. Plies's girlfriend Brandy Lacole Lyons gave birth to a son, Nijier Lanier Washington, at the University Community Hospital in Tampa, Florida on October 20, 2003. After signing to Slip-n-Slide in 2004, Plies released several mixtapes.
On July 2, 2006, after a shooting at a Gainesville, Florida nightclub, Plies was charged with illegal possession of a concealed weapon, and members of his entourage were 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". A fight began with fists and shouting, and ended with at least six rounds of bullets being fired.
F.E.M.A.
Plies Lyrics
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Finesse, elevate, motivate, and achieve
Let's get it
Wish Gotti, Youngsta, Dolph go and squash the beef
Know that shit ain't none of my business I like to see niggas eat
I done pulled up in that Muslanne, I done caught a body
Said she don't want to go to sleep I told her pop a molly
You don't like me Bobby Brown bih that's your prerogative
Laid in plenty niggas bushes ain't discussing that
You say that you'll pay me later I ain't trusting that
Niggas say my nigga must be dropping mixtape
Think I won't bust at you in public that's a mistake
Jack called go and get it ain't no time to sleep
I ain't trynna make friends bitch I'm trynna eat
Came from the bottom yo look at how time fly
Hard for me to trust niggas who don't look in my eyes
Nigga ask me "Plies why you ain't buy a Bentley truck?"
'Cause Ion do what other niggas do you feel me bruh
Was on a beach last night bih massaging me
Whole inside of the crib it mahogany
I was never 'pposed to make it past 25
Car full of yoda bih on 75
Up all night bih like I'm on a pill
Almost cried first time I touched my first mil'
Ain't a social butterfly I keep my circle small
Doin' sucker shit out here you come up missing dog
Put that bag for a lot of shit I used to do
Put shit before myself that's what I used to do
I will fuck a nigga bitch I'm being honest though
One thing I love about myself I keep it a hunnid though
I remember them long nights, nigga I couldn't remember nights
Bitch said a nigga arrogant, you fucking right
Shout out to all you niggas out here who pocket watching me
I ain't gonna disappoint you, I'm gonna give you some to see
Had to close another deal it got me motivated
Nigga acting like bitches I don't tolerate it
If you cross me it ain't none just stay over there
Bitch my house ain't no museum you got to fuck in here
By any means out here, bitch Kevin Gates
Hoe told me I was popping, bitch you kind of late
Lot of you niggas still sleep, you hit the snooze button
Bitch I might of still grinding, bitch at 2 some
Still riding with that stick, it ain't my fault bruh
Too many niggas out here dropping salt bruh
I'm just trynna get a sack and stay in my own lane
Money come before the pussy, I hope you understand
And all you begging ass bitches, I ain't friendly hoe
And tell your noisy ass friends, mind they business hoe
And when it's time to go to war niggas bitch up
You niggas sold a lot for that bag I never switched up
Plies's "F.E.M.A." is a song about his success and hard work. The chorus of the song stands for Finesse, Elevate, Motivate, and Achieve. The rapper wishes for Youngsta, Wish Gotti, and Dolph to end their feud since he believes that they should focus on their own success. He boasts of his achievements such as purchasing a Muslanne and having a solid nickname, "cement bih." Plies doesn't trust easily, especially people who can't look him in the eye. He clearly states his values and beliefs when he reveals that he won't buy a Bentley truck just because other people think it's cool. There's a sense of vulnerability in the song when Plies admits to almost crying when he touches his first million dollars, and he also mentions the times he couldn't remember.
Plies's "F.E.M.A." was released on November 14, 2017, under Big Gates Records. The title of the song stands for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is responsible for the federal response to major disasters within the United States. The rapper has used an acronym in his songs before such as "Racks Up to My Ear." The beat of the song samples from the classic Nas track "The World is Yours." The song has a tempo of 146 bpm, and it lasts for two minutes and thirty-two seconds. The song is part of the mixtape Ain't No Mixtape Bih 3, which includes features from artists such as Kodak Black, NBA YoungBoy, and Woop. The lyrics of the song were written by Plies and produced by Drumma Boy, a three-time Grammy-nominated record producer. The song has been listened to over three million times on SoundCloud alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to F.E.M.A
Welcome to a lifestyle that revolves around finesse, elevation, motivation and achievement
Wish Gotti, Youngsta, Dolph go and squash the beef
I hope Gotti, Youngsta, and Dolph can end their feud and focus on achieving success
Know that shit ain't none of my business I like to see niggas eat
I prefer minding my own business but I want to see everyone succeed and prosper
I done pulled up in that Muslanne, I done caught a body
I pulled up in my Bentley Muslanne, and I have gained a lot of success through my hard work and dedication
Said she don't want to go to sleep I told her pop a molly
She does not want to sleep, so I suggested she take a molly (a party drug)
Nickname cement bitch I'm super solid
My nickname is cement, which signifies that I am solid and unbreakable
You don't like me Bobby Brown bih that's your prerogative
If you do not like me, that is your choice but it will not stop me from achieving success
Laid in plenty niggas bushes ain't discussing that
I have hidden and waited for many people, but I am not discussing that further
You say that you'll pay me later I ain't trusting that
If you promise to pay me later, I won't trust you until I see the money
Niggas say my nigga must be dropping mixtape
People assume that my friend is releasing mixtapes, but it's not a concern for me
Think I won't bust at you in public that's a mistake
If you think I won't attack you publicly, then you are making a mistake
Jack called go and get it ain't no time to sleep
Jack has called me, and it's time to hustle and work hard
I ain't trynna make friends bitch I'm trynna eat
I'm not here to make friends, just to focus on my success and make money
Came from the bottom yo look at how time fly
I came from a tough beginning, and now I'm wealthy in no time
Hard for me to trust niggas who don't look in my eyes
It's hard for me to trust people who can't make eye contact with me
Nigga ask me "Plies why you ain't buy a Bentley truck?"
People often ask me why I have not purchased a Bentley truck
'Cause Ion do what other niggas do you feel me bruh
I don't follow what others do; I create my path and do things my way
Was on a beach last night bih massaging me
I was at the beach yesterday getting a massage
Whole inside of the crib it mahogany
The interior of my home is made of mahogany
I was never 'pposed to make it past 25
I never thought I would live past the age of 25
Car full of yoda bih on 75
I'm driving on highway 75, and my car is full of weed (Yoda is a strain of weed)
Up all night bih like I'm on a pill
I am awake all night, feeling like I have taken a pill
Almost cried first time I touched my first mil'
I almost cried when I made my first million dollars
Ain't a social butterfly I keep my circle small
I am not social and approachable; I keep a tight-knit circle
Doin' sucker shit out here you come up missing dog
If you do shady or fake things, you will disappear or become irrelevant
Put that bag for a lot of shit I used to do
I use my money to invest in things I no longer do or make mistakes
Put shit before myself that's what I used to do
I used to put others before me, but I don't do that anymore
I will fuck a nigga bitch I'm being honest though
I love having sex with other men's girlfriends, and I'm admitting it outright
One thing I love about myself I keep it a hunnid though
I appreciate staying real and honest in all of my dealings; that's what sets me apart
I remember them long nights, nigga I couldn't remember nights
I remember those long nights when I couldn't even sleep
Bitch said a nigga arrogant, you fucking right
Some people say I am arrogant, and they're right
Shout out to all you niggas out here who pocket watching me
I recognize all the people secretly watching and keeping tabs on what I do
I ain't gonna disappoint you, I'm gonna give you some to see
I am not going to let anyone down; I will keep providing new things for them to see and experience
Had to close another deal it got me motivated
I recently closed a new deal that has motivated me further
Nigga acting like bitches I don't tolerate it
I cannot stand men who behave like women, and I have little patience for them
If you cross me it ain't none just stay over there
If you betray me, there is no coming back: stay away from me
Bitch my house ain't no museum you got to fuck in here
My home is not a static museum; if you come here, you should be having sex
By any means out here, bitch Kevin Gates
I will do whatever it takes to succeed, just like Kevin Gates
Hoe told me I was popping, bitch you kind of late
A girl complimented me, but I consider it to be late praise
Lot of you niggas still sleep, you hit the snooze button
Many of you are still sleeping and comfortable; you're not putting in enough effort
Bitch I might of still grinding, bitch at 2 some
I could still be hustling even at 2 AM
Still riding with that stick, it ain't my fault bruh
I still have my gun with me, but if something happens, it's not my fault
Too many niggas out here dropping salt bruh
There are plenty of fake and jealous people who are trying to bring me down with their lies
I'm just trynna get a sack and stay in my own lane
I'm trying to earn money and mind my own business without competing with anyone else
Money come before the pussy, I hope you understand
Making money is more important than having sex, and I hope you can comprehend that
And all you begging ass bitches, I ain't friendly hoe
I don't entertain beggars; stop asking for money or favors
And tell your noisy ass friends, mind they business hoe
Ask your chatty and nosy friends to focus on their own affairs
And when it's time to go to war niggas bitch up
Many people act tough but will back down when the heat is on
You niggas sold a lot for that bag I never switched up
Many of you sold out and changed for money, but I have remained true to myself and my values
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Algernod Lanier Washington
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@davidb_134
B4 kodak in florida we was bumpin plies heavy asf
@meltone2713
"Bitch my house ain't no museum , you gotta fuck in here "😂😂
@trane3827
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@tylekdouglas154
melvin jones I fell out when I heard that part 😂😂😂
@murdaman813
I respect plies... He stay to himself.. Never needed a bunch of guys in his videos. The tru definition of independent hustler. The real street down here in fla look at plies as a legend. Dam the comedy
@jgthetruth3235
Nate Campbell tell ‘em
@black_hearted6925
He a legend to us in Louisiana to