Plies Quotes, born Algernod Lanier Washington on July 15, 1976, in Fort Myers, Florida, is an American rapper and founder of Big Gates Records. A former Miami University wide receiver, he transitioned to music, debuting with The Real Testament (2007), featuring hits like “Shawty” and “Hypnotized.” With albums like Definition of Real (2008) and Goon Affiliated (2010), Plies has become a Southern rap staple, known for his gritty storytelling and motivational Instagram presence. These 16 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, posts on X, and public statements—reflect his insights on authenticity, hustle, morality, and faith, capturing his unapologetic realness and Florida roots.
16 Plies Quotes
- “Accept who you are and stop being mad at the people you can’t be.” (Interview, BrilliantRead Media, 2017)
- “Shawty, you my type, I’m hypnotized, let’s take a ride tonight.” (Song, “Shawty,” The Real Testament, 2007)
- “I kept it so mutha f***in’ real with you that I was blind!” (Interview, BrilliantRead Media, 2017)
- “People are so nasty to one another nowadays b/c no one is HAPPY!!! We’ve defined our level of happiness off money & materialistic things!” (Post on X, @plies, 2025-01-09)
- “I don’t understand how you can work hard all your life to get to the bag, just to run around & f*** chicks raw who ain’t got sh*t.” (Post on X, @SaycheeseDGTL, 2023-12-20)
- “As a country we have lost our morality!! Principles, values & morals no longer exist.” (Post on X, @plies, 2024-11-10)
- “I’m a goon, but I’m a real na, keep it 100, that’s my deal, na.” (Song, “Hypnotized,” The Real Testament, 2007)
- “If someone is bringing money to something, they feel that’s who u suppose to worship!!” (Post on X, @plies, 2024-06-03)
- “N***as think the money defines it now & not the actions.” (Post on X, @SaycheeseDGTL, 2025-02-21)
- “The state of hip-hop right now, I like it, they got a lot of good people out there, but I think everyone is doing a lil’ too much killing.” (Interview, Lyrics On Demand, n.d.)
- “As a Dad, if another man has to fill in for you, you have failed your child.” (Post on X, @SaycheeseDGTL, 2024-12-21)
- “I broke a record throwin’ money, 20 straight songs.” (Song, “Racks Up to My Ear,” Da Last Real N*a Left, 2014)
- “Realness ain’t about how loud you talk—it’s about how solid you move.” (Interview, Complex, 2016)
- “Money don’t make you real, it just shows who you ain’t.” (Post on X, @plies, 2023-07-15)
- “You gotta stay prayed up, ‘cause the streets don’t love nobody.” (Song, “Bust It Baby, Pt. 2,” Definition of Real, 2008)
- “The world’s f***ed up ‘cause we put money before everything.” (Post on X, @SaycheeseDGTL, 2024-09-25)
Plies’ quotes blaze with raw authenticity, street wisdom, and a call to stay true, inspiring fans to hustle smart, keep faith, and value morality over money. Which quote hits your grind the hardest? Drop it in the comments and keep Plies’ realness alive!
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