Plaques (slang)
Pronunciation: /plahks/
Singular: Plaque
What does Plaques mean?
Physical certificates that signify musical accomplishments or milestones.
Example sentence: “The studio had so many plaques on the wall.”
Plaques in songs:
“Every nigga feel like a candidate For a Trayvon kinda fate Even when your crib sit on a lake Even when your plaques hang on a wall” – J. Cole, Neighbors.
“Got a crib with a studio and it’s all full of tracks To add to the wall full of plaques Hangin’ up in the office and back at my house like trophies” – Dr. Dre, Forgot About Dre.
“I’m still gettin’ plaques, from my records that’s urban Ain’t gotta rely on top 40, I am a rap legend” – Nicki Minaj, Feeling Myself.
“Baby back, ayy, couple racks, ayy Couple Grammys on him, couple plaques, ayy” – Lil Nas X, INDUSTRY BABY.