Plies

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Plies stands as a pivotal figure in the evolution of Southern hip-hop, earning critical acclaim for his raw lyrical style and commercial success. His ability to craft anthems like Shawty earned him multiple industry awards in his debut year alone. Rolling Stone ranked him #45 on their list of the 100 Greatest Rappers of All Time in 2019, acknowledging his lasting influence. He was honored with a key to the city of Fort Myers for his cultural contributions and has been recognized by numerous local organizations for his lifetime achievements in music.

AwardsPlies has secured several prestigious awards early in his career, recognizing his impact on hip-hop. He won the BET Award for Best New Artist in 2007 and the Soul Train Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Song for Shawty the same year. He also took home the Billboard Music Award for Hot Rap Songs for Shawty and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist in 2008.

Honours & Distinctions

Key to the City of Fort Myers

City of Fort Myers·2008

Awarded for cultural impact and contributions to the community.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Florida Hip-Hop Advocacy Group·2015

Recognized for sustained excellence in Southern rap.

Rankings & Lists

#45

100 Greatest Rappers of All Time

Rolling Stone·2019

#Included

Top 50 Rappers of the 2000s

Billboard·2010

#Featured

100 Greatest Artists of the 21st Century

VH1·2015

Magazine Covers

XXL Magazine

2007

Freshman Class

Vibe Magazine

2008

The Real Testament

Complex Magazine

2010

Evolution of an Artist

Records & Feats

Fastest Rising Debut Album

Chart Record·2007

The Real Testament debuted at #2 on Billboard 200 within weeks of release.

Platinum Single Certification

Career Milestone·2007

Shawty achieved Platinum status shortly after its release.