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Rapper Plies has a very strong post-show hangover, but not of alcohol type. The Florida artist is very much affected emotionally by his performance in Ocala and he declares he is impatient to return to the spot. His strong online message has awakened local pride and his concert-goers have signaled he is needed.
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The rapper took it to the net with a simple but powerful statement, ‘I’m F—ed Up About Ocala Fl!!!!!!! I Gotta Get Back There ASAP!!!!!’ He also made use of heart-eyes and fire emojis, which simply showed his big love for the town and the high vibe he experienced. It seems, the artist’s trip to the town in central Florida was of great importance to him, thus he wants to visit again and has made it known through posting.
He was not the only one who felt that way. People from the nearby areas soon began commenting on the post and said they could understand what he meant. One netizen even pleaded, ‘Please come back! I’m mad I missed it!!!’, while someone else proclaimed, ‘BRO PLEASE COME BACK !’ The locals felt very proud and one commenter showed this by writing the local area code, ‘My home town 352,’ as he also indicated that ‘some ninjas from Ocala got super rich.’
In fact, some concertgoers had their funny stories which added to Plies’ great mood. One person shared, ‘Yes u do cause a time was had,’ and another, ‘I had an awesome time!!!’ But not all concert-goers enjoyed the best spot. One fan shared a very funny and somewhat frustrating story: ‘I had a good view there but I’m 4’11 they came and took over I couldn’t see anymore.’ Another comment was asking for the event’s security to change their position a little bit and was suggesting, ‘Security in the crowd needs to relax and enjoy the moment.’
While there were people asking for an encore, a few comments were still standing out because their vibe was special. One person praised the rapper in a very colorful way and the statement was: ‘One thing about my dawg he really can pull through in any color,’ followed by a long list of heart and gemstone emojis. Then, the person talked about the future announcing, ‘Miami Florida needs you ASAP’, while another user just mentioned a possible collaboration by simply saying, ‘Plies, go link up with Max B.’
Not all reactions were of pure joy, though. One comment was slightly more cautious than the others, advising the artist, ‘You need to take your time.’ That was the only person who in such an exciting atmosphere suggested taking things slow, sort of hinting about the never-ending touring life that is exhausting.
Plies, who is famous for his crude Southern rap anthems and an iron grip to Florida, has managed to survive by being real and straightforward with his audience, thus the direct engagement. This outpouring of affection for Ocala is very much in line with that persona. It is less a marketing strategy and more an unrestricted response, a vocal shout into the void that was eagerly caught by the very community he is recognizing. The interaction illustrates the exceptional and strong love between the artist and the place, especially when it comes to one within the artist’s home state. Plies is known for his candid revelations, including his love for kissing.
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The rapper’s proclamation has somehow transformed a typical social media interaction into a battle cry. Besides, it testifies the live performance power that can impact the performer as well as the audience. For the people of Ocala, it is a source of pride, an acknowledgment that their city can provide an unforgettable experience. For Plies, it is a sign that the bond created on that stage is worthwhile revisiting, and that too quite soon. The demand is now public and the onus is on him to make that ‘ASAP’ return happen.
