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.
Worth Goin FED Fo
Plies Lyrics
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I got a name in these streets
Plenty money to blow
Got whips 28's and jewelry to show
And ain't a ho I can't fuck I got hoes to loan
Just don't know if this shit worth goin' fed for
[Verse 1]
When this shit hit the fan everybody run
I don't know a nigga yet who did this shit and won
Money mean nothing to ya if you ain't got a bond
The streets scared now cause everybody getting hung
Lawyers sittin' back sucking all a nigga fund
Said it ain't cool when the rapper got the gun
This shit a game to these crackers and they having fun
The nigga you thought wouldn't tell will be the first one
It'll take number one fuck up and a nigga done
Visitation room that ain't how I wanna see my son
But I don't think about none of this shit when i'm stuntin'
[Chorus: x2]
[Verse 2]
I don't know if 25 years worth 2 years of ballin'
That's a big pill to take and I ain't tryna swallow it
Fuck round and get jammed and all this shit falling
Take the streets from a nigga then a nigga starving
Tried to let it go the money kept calling
Streets been good to me got a nigga flossing
Same shit a nigga love be the shit that cost him
Money make niggas hate turn niggas salty
Go to prison now don't take me from my shawty
Bout time I get out he gon' be off in college
Game fucked up now cause all these niggas talking
I'm a street nigga I ain't got too many options
[Chorus: x2]
[Verse 3]
Nigga always told me to get in this shit and get out
But he ain't tell me bout all the laws and all the drama
You back to square one after a nigga break into your house
It's hard to come up shit when you gotta keep burnin' out
Is cars jewelry and hoes what it's all about
I don't know it lil' daddy I just want a nice amount
Just gave my lil' cousin eleven years for an ounce
You broke and fuckin' with these hoes they gon' ask you to bounce
And niggas buying shit now they can't even pronounce
Done fucked up so much money shit can't even count
Hope I don't wake up one morning wit them crackers in my house
With guns drawn on me and with enditment papers out
[Chorus: x2]
In Plies's song Worth Goin FED Fo, the rapper grapples with the decision of whether indulging in the trappings of success in the streets is worth the risk of being caught and facing the legal consequences. The chorus repeats the question he's asking himself: "Just don't know if this shit worth goin' fed for" - implying that the rewards may not be worth the risk. He begins by acknowledging the judgment that comes from the streets for getting caught and the fact that everyone scatters when things hit the fan, suggesting that it's a lonely path. He points out that even if someone has money, it doesn't mean they'll be able to buy their way out of trouble if they don't have the right kind of support (i.e., a bond). Given the threat of prosecution, Plies also observes that lawyers can take everything a well-off defendant has by charging high fees, and the system still has the power to make them "hung." He is aware that there are snitches and betrayers that make the decision to break the code that binds people together, especially when someone's freedom is at stake. Still, he finds it hard not to enjoy his success and the toys that come with it, despite the risk of being caught.
In the second verse, Plies continues to ponder whether the risk is justified; he's enjoying the fruits of his labor, but the potential consequences of getting caught loom large. He understands that 25 years' worth of a life sentence is too much to lose for two years of living rich. The desire for money seems to be one thing that keeps him going back to the streets, even though he knows that it's an addictive cycle that can consume him. Having experienced success, he's aware that fame can come at a price, with the same life that inspires people to admire him potentially also putting him in danger. He feels that the same things that have attracted him to street life might be the ones that cost him dearly. The last verse echoes the theme of the first two, drawing attention to the potential consequence of going too far. Plies is aware that he can sleepwalking into a trap that might lead to him being caught up in the criminal justice system.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a name in these streets
I am well-known and respected in these neighborhoods.
Plenty money to blow
I have a lot of money to spend.
Got whips 28's and jewelry to show
I have flashy cars, 28-inch rims, and expensive jewelry to display my wealth.
And ain't a ho I can't fuck I got hoes to loan
I can have sex with any woman I desire, and even have some women at my disposal to lend to others.
Just don't know if this shit worth goin' fed for
However, I am not sure if all of this is worth going to federal prison for.
As soon as a nigga get knocked the streets call him dumb
The moment someone gets arrested, people in the neighborhood start calling them foolish.
When this shit hit the fan everybody run
When things start to get real, everyone flees and avoids getting involved.
I don't know a nigga yet who did this shit and won
I do not know anyone who has successfully navigated a life of crime without getting caught and in trouble with the law.
Money mean nothing to ya if you ain't got a bond
Money does not hold much value if you do not have the support and backing of others.
The streets scared now cause everybody getting hung
The community is on edge because so many people are facing prosecution and long prison sentences.
Lawyers sittin' back sucking all a nigga fund
Lawyers are taking advantage of people by charging exorbitant fees in exchange for their legal counsel.
Said it ain't cool when the rapper got the gun
Society and the law enforcement agencies view it negatively when rappers carry guns and are involved in illegal activities.
This shit a game to these crackers and they having fun
The law enforcement officers see criminal activity as a game and gain pleasure from catching and arresting people.
The nigga you thought wouldn't tell will be the first one
The person who you least expect to confess and cooperate with law enforcement officials will be the first to do so.
It'll take number one fuck up and a nigga done
It only takes one mistake for someone to get caught and be in severe trouble.
Visitation room that ain't how I wanna see my son
I do not want to see my son in a visiting room in prison.
But I don't think about none of this shit when i'm stuntin'
I do not consider the consequences of my actions when I am showing off my wealth and success.
I don't know if 25 years worth 2 years of ballin'
I am uncertain if enduring 25 years of prison time is worth only experiencing two years of a good life.
That's a big pill to take and I ain't tryna swallow it
That is a hard reality to accept, and I do not want to face it.
Fuck round and get jammed and all this shit falling
If I am not careful and get caught, everything I have worked hard for will fall apart.
Take the streets from a nigga then a nigga starving
If the streets take everything away from me, I will be left with nothing and could wind up destitute.
Tried to let it go the money kept calling
I tried to leave the illegal activity behind, but the lure of the money and the lifestyle keeps pulling me back in.
Streets been good to me got a nigga flossing
I have been successful in the streets, and it has allowed me to live a luxurious lifestyle.
Same shit a nigga love be the shit that cost him
The same illegal activity that I enjoy is the same activity that could lead to my downfall.
Money make niggas hate turn niggas salty
Money can breed resentment and cause people to become bitter and envious.
Go to prison now don't take me from my shawty
If I have to go to prison, I do not want to be separated from my girlfriend or partner.
Bout time I get out he gon' be off in college
By the time I am released from prison, my son will be in college and my opportunity to spend time with him may have passed.
Game fucked up now cause all these niggas talking
The criminal game has changed and is more difficult because of so many people cooperating with law enforcement officials and revealing secrets.
I'm a street nigga I ain't got too many options
I am a product of the streets, and my limited options and experiences have led me to a life of crime.
Nigga always told me to get in this shit and get out
Someone advised me to get involved in criminal activity but to leave as soon as possible to avoid getting caught.
But he ain't tell me bout all the laws and all the drama
However, that person did not inform me about all the risks, legal consequences, and personal stressors that come with a life of crime.
You back to square one after a nigga break into your house
If someone steals from you or robs your home, you are left with nothing and starting over again.
It's hard to come up shit when you gotta keep burnin' out
It is challenging to make progress or achieve success when you have to keep starting over due to setbacks and failures.
Is cars jewelry and hoes what it's all about
Is the pursuit of materialism, acquiring flashy vehicles, expensive jewelry, and numerous sexual partners all that matters?
I don't know it lil' daddy I just want a nice amount
I am unsure if accumulating material possessions and an extravagant lifestyle is worth it, but I do prefer having a comfortable amount of money.
Just gave my lil' cousin eleven years for an ounce
My younger cousin was recently sentenced to eleven years in prison for a small amount of drugs.
You broke and fuckin' with these hoes they gon' ask you to bounce
If you are broke and having sex with numerous women, they will eventually leave you for someone who can provide for them better.
And niggas buying shit now they can't even pronounce
People are buying expensive things that they cannot even identify or pronounce properly.
Done fucked up so much money shit can't even count
I have wasted and lost so much money that I cannot even quantify how much I have squandered.
Hope I don't wake up one morning wit them crackers in my house
I hope I never wake up to law enforcement officers raiding my home and arresting me for illegal activities.
With guns drawn on me and with enditment papers out
They could have their guns drawn and be ready to arrest me with formal charges.
[Chorus: x2]
Repeats the chorus.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALGERNOD WASHINGTON, BRYAN TYSON, RONELL LEVATTE, ALEXANDER MARTIN
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iMagnific3nt
This song really makes you think about a lot of choices you make and choices u want to make. It has pretty much changed my outlook on life
Colton Horstman
Lost an old friend to the game the other day.... The song speaks for itself
Kendra Latta
If you live the life style on a daily basis it's a bad thing to stop doing
lilbruh fromduval
boy if more kids could really understand this song...this shit speaks volume
Smoke Loc
Most under rated plies song🔥🔥🔥2021 still da TRUTH🤝💯
Kendra Latta
Definitely one of my favorites even though I listen to any album by plies period
The Great Unknown
Gotta listen this one at least once a day as a reminder about the game we're playing, and how we're all victims living such a hard life, at the end of the day no matter how many jewels, houses, cars nice clothes n hoes you got..went to sleep in a pj n woke up in an attic but right now I realized that all this comfort is costing me something I can't afford..
In God we trust that one day hopefully before it will be too late, we'll be able to live a different life..
Zoe Bihh
Now this is what you call ''Definition of real''!!!
Teressa Hampton
I love this song ❤️💯
7NÍGGAZ RAP
CLIP MUITO LOKO........PLIES MATA TUDO..