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.
IN LOVE WITH MONEY
Plies Lyrics
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"Plies sit down somewhere, boy, money ain't everythang"
I told her, "shit, how you know? You ain't never had none"
I'm allergic to broke,
I'm addicted to stuntin'
I'm infatuated with hoes
And I'm in love with money,
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
Call me what you want, but you can't call me broke
You pussy ass niggas, y'all who I hustle for
You in these streets and you ain't gettin' money, you a joke
I got fuck up money, nigga, money to blow
You throw yours in the air, I throw mines on the flo'
You talk about money, I know how to get it, though
I'ma get money and I'ma die two thangs for sho'
You either sell dope or rob, you know how it go
I grind for twenty hours, nigga, and sleep four
I got the 26's, I want the 8's though
I got five whips, I want five mo'
I'm in love with money, mothafuck a hoe
I'm allergic to broke,
I'm addicted to stuntin'
I'm infatuated with hoes
And I'm in love with money,
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
Everythang from this dro I blow,
The 24's I sit up under this new whip I can't get it from a bitch
You know the first gone come and the bills be due
One day da hurs [?] gon' come and 'til they do, I'm gon' get, meals on top of meals
Damn how a hata' feel
They talkin' about it
I'm tryna get it forreal
Hey, they pretendin' about it, but I can get it forreal
I done slung every drug you can deal
(Yeah) plenty times I could've been killed
But not only did I live you should
See how niggas live,
Gotta water flood property,
They both back at her crib,
Movie with Denzel and the nigga actin forreal
I used to not have it to spend but
Now I got it to give
'96 Impala and challengin' niggas to steal
My neck gone swell,
Everythang on chill
I'ma ball 'til I fall, keyword, "until" yeah
I'm allergic to broke,
I'm addicted to stuntin'
I'm infatuated with hoes
And I'm in love with money,
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
If you can count it in ya hands, you ain't got enough
I want a money machine to count mines, brah
I'm tired of the shoe box, I wanna see money trucks
You everythang with money, without it, ya fuck
Talk to a broke nigga, I bet his life rough,
Talk to a rich nigga, I bet he cheer ya up
I don't need no homeboys
I need my pockets stuffed
'Cause I'm runnin' out of time, nigga I'm in a rush
'Cause it's a fucked up feeling to ya' pocket's touch
You gettin' a quarter now, you shoot for a bird
You got ya' first stack, now hustle for a third
'Cause money make the world go 'round if you ain't heard
If I ever go to prison, money gone be the reason
And if I'm lyin', God, stop me from breathin'
I'm tryin' to live good
Homie, I'm tired of strugglin'
And to be honest with ya dog, I'm tired of hustlin'
I'm allergic to broke,
I'm addicted to stuntin'
I'm infatuated with hoes
And I'm in love with money,
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm allergic to broke,
I'm addicted to stuntin'
I'm infatuated with hoes
And I'm in love with money,
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
The song "In Love With Money" by American rapper Plies featuring rapper T.I. is a reflection of their obsession with wealth, influence, and success. The lyrics reveal their disdain for being broke, their addiction to materialistic desires, and their infatuation with women who may provide them with more money. They are aware of the importance of money in the society as they live in the streets where it is seen as a measure of success. They are ready to go to extreme lengths to make and keep their money, including engaging in illegal activities like drug trafficking and robbery.
Plies and T.I. use repetition in the chorus, singing that they are in love with money over and over again, emphasizing their emotional attachment to it. The song is a representation of the artists' experiences, aspirations, and the society's obsession with money. While it reveals the artists' desires and ambition to succeed, it also showcases the negative effect money has on their lives, as they are caught up in their materialistic desires and hustling lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay homie, man my grandma told me dog,
"Plies sit down somewhere, boy, money ain't everythang"
I told her, "shit, how you know? You ain't never had none"
Despite his grandma's advice that money isn't everything, Plies argues that she can't possibly know since she's never had any herself.
I'm allergic to broke,
I'm addicted to stuntin'
I'm infatuated with hoes
And I'm in love with money,
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
I'm in love with money (money)
Plies is repulsed by the idea of being poor, and instead loves to show off his wealth, his relationships with women, and above all, his money.
Call me what you want, but you can't call me broke
You pussy ass niggas, y'all who I hustle for
You in these streets and you ain't gettin' money, you a joke
I got fuck up money, nigga, money to blow
You throw yours in the air, I throw mines on the flo'
You talk about money, I know how to get it, though
I'ma get money and I'ma die two thangs for sho'
You either sell dope or rob, you know how it go
I grind for twenty hours, nigga, and sleep four
I got the 26's, I want the 8's though
I got five whips, I want five mo'
I'm in love with money, mothafuck a hoe
Plies feels that he is defined by his wealth, and he ridicules those who don't have it. He makes no apologies for being involved in illegal activities to make money, and is constantly striving for more. He has a passion for money, and doesn't care about relationships with women.
Everythang from this dro I blow,
The 24's I sit up under this new whip I can't get it from a bitch
You know the first gone come and the bills be due
One day da hurs [?] gon' come and 'til they do, I'm gon' get, meals on top of meals
Damn how a hata' feel
They talkin' about it
I'm tryna get it forreal
Hey, they pretendin' about it, but I can get it forreal
I done slung every drug you can deal
(Yeah) plenty times I could've been killed
But not only did I live you should
See how niggas live,
Gotta water flood property,
They both back at her crib,
Movie with Denzel and the nigga actin forreal
I used to not have it to spend but
Now I got it to give
'96 Impala and challengin' niggas to steal
My neck gone swell,
Everythang on chill
I'ma ball 'til I fall, keyword, "until" yeah
Despite the dangers he faced dealing drugs, Plies continued with it to accumulate more wealth. Now that he's made it big, he dismisses those who talk about it, investing his time and money for real. He revels in the materialistic things he's able to afford and is proud of his success in beating the odds.
If you can count it in ya hands, you ain't got enough
I want a money machine to count mines, brah
I'm tired of the shoe box, I wanna see money trucks
You everythang with money, without it, ya fuck
Talk to a broke nigga, I bet his life rough,
Talk to a rich nigga, I bet he cheer ya up
I don't need no homeboys
I need my pockets stuffed
'Cause I'm runnin' out of time, nigga I'm in a rush
'Cause it's a fucked up feeling to ya' pocket's touch
You gettin' a quarter now, you shoot for a bird
You got ya' first stack, now hustle for a third
'Cause money make the world go 'round if you ain't heard
If I ever go to prison, money gone be the reason
And if I'm lyin', God, stop me from breathin'
I'm tryin' to live good
Homie, I'm tired of strugglin'
And to be honest with ya dog, I'm tired of hustlin'
Plies believes in the importance of having a lot of money, and vividly explains his desire for even more money to the extent of being able to have it counted by a machine while yearning to have trucks full of his wealth delivered right to his doorstep. To him, there are no real friends or companionships, only an obsession with filling his own pockets out of fear of running out of time. He also recognizes the power of money, as it not only motivates him to hustle, but those around him.
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Harvest Stone
I miss the old plies
Queshawna Hamilton
Love this stuff
Brans Mac
plies is going be up there with lil wayne he wrking for it
Manisha Imani
this the old plies...
samuel white
ti killed this track
Smurf Meech
still listen 2018
shoelover7489
cuz money make the world go round if you aint heard lol dats my fav
StreetLifeEnt
Plies killed t.i.p on dis 1 doe...
mary agnis
motivational
Brooke Edwards
i hope he aint really say dat to his grandma lol