Is Plies Really "DaRealist" or Am I Just Hatin'?

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According to the nicely typed press release, Algernod Lanier Washington's [Plies' government] new album titled "Da REAList", which is supposedly going to drop on December 16th, is set to be the most dynamic musical efforts to date as it creatively touches on life, love, and politics.

However, am I the only one shaking my head at the this dude's story? While I'm personally not a fan of his music, I can't deny that lil homie does have a following.

Plies has been the topic of many conversations amongst rappers and hip-hop fans alike since day one. In over looking the diva demands, the numerous security guards, etc for a moment, his album titles, particularly his newest one has me somewhat confused.

Am I the only one, that finds DaRealist, Definition of Real and The Real Testament to be one of hip-hop's biggest hypocrisies . And I'm talking bigger then Ricky Ross' lyin' ass. Wouldn't you think that someone with such bold album titles would live up to the hype? Well, Plies' real-life story falls way short of the mark

I was having a conversation with an artist recently, and they were telling me how much they USED to love Washington. That is until they met him and exchanged a dialogue with the Florida MC. For those of you who may not be aware, Plies, I hear is probably one of the most well-spoken rappers in the game, and my artist friend picked up on that almost instantly. And while I'm not saying that one can't come from the streets and be articulate. I don't know many street dudes who are actually well spoken.

But, the question that's gnawing the f*ck outta me is: If he's so well spoken in person, then why doesn't that same articulation present itself on his records?

From what I understand, Algernod isn't as hood as he'd like you all to think. I hear dude is actually pretty smart and was never really into the "street life". I hear the man even went to college and has a degree. After doing some digging I've come to find out that Plies' story is actually NOT his story after all - its his brother's

According to Plies biography, he was raised on the not-so-sunny side of town. "It's a small town, but it's a town that reflects so much to me. You've got two separate sides“ you've got the serious side, then you've got the gutter side. I called it Pakistan because kids 11, 12 years old were running around with choppers and shit." Despite coming of age in the Michigan Court Projects, Plies says he wouldn't change it for the world. "The only thing adversity does is reintroduce you to yourself."

Now, I'm somewhat of a public relations-nista, so I've already picked up on all the omissions of his story. It's f*cked up, but in this business, if you're a rapper with a f*cked up story and you have a decent spit, then the more details about your life you provide, the more you're likely to get the fans to connect to you.

Plies is proving that he is not a leader, he's a follower. Maybe he could've been the one to step up and make speaking well "cool". Ain't nothing wrong with not coming from the streets. Akon's, Rock City isn't from the streets, Asher Roth ain't from no hood, B.o.B. wasn't a dope boy, so why did Plies choose his lane?

The point of this blog is to shine the spotlight on the Ft Myers, Florida native. Because if you're going to drop album's about supposedly "keeping it real" then I think you should be able to back that ish up.

But when I see you surrounded by police & security whenever you perform..or hell whenever you go out in public, it leads to believe that you, my friend, are all talk.

Am I trippin on ole boy, or do I have a point to his bullsh*t?