PL3DGE
by Killer Mike
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Okayplayer
    Jun 10, 2011
    85
    Overall Killer Mike and Pl3dge is focused, hard hitting, a little pissed off at the way things are, and overall a breath of fresh air.
  2. RapReviews.com
    Jun 7, 2011
    85
    I'm curious to see and hear how an album that addresses nothing but social issues would turn out, but I'm more than satisfied with this release in the meanwhile as Mike continues to pledge his allegiance to getting rich independently, or simply put, the grind.
  3. DJ Booth
    Aug 4, 2011
    80
    While other artists have struggled to contain both their lofty ambitions and animal instincts on the same album (see also, David Banner), and while it does have its low points and high points, Pl3dge sounds remarkably cohesive.
  5. Pitchfork
    Jun 28, 2011
    80
    Pl3dge is constructed simply as a sturdy platform for one of rap's fiercest and most incisive voices, and it achieves that goal completely.
  6. XXL
    Jun 13, 2011
    80
    As is often the case with politically charged rap, the album at times comes off preachy, but it rarely oversteps the boundary.
  7. AllMusic
    Jun 7, 2011
    80
    A guest list that goes from Big Boi to Gucci Mane make the album highly desirable, but it's Mike that makes it vital, rivaling the Slaughterhouse crew when it comes to delivering grown man's hip-hop and Ice Cube when it comes to pimping while preaching.
  8. HipHopDX
    Jun 7, 2011
    80
    The album at times teeters on the point of greatness.
  9. Beats Per Minute
    Jun 7, 2011
    70
    Simply as an album, this is good stuff, and nothing can take away from that, it's only hard to forget how much more the man who brought it to you is capable of.
  10. Spin
    Jun 7, 2011
    70
    ATL kingpins Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, and T.I. pay their respects, and Mike mimics their strip-club homilies, but he shines brightest as the trap's "book reader" and "gang leader."
  11. PopMatters
    Jun 7, 2011
    70
    PL3DGE is a very good album that makes some common major label mistakes, not a life changer like it's predecessor.
  12. cokemachineglow
    Jun 28, 2011
    67
    On Pl3dge, Killer Mike is often captivating, but his politics are just noise.

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. BIGMAN22
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    really awesome album by a dope artist. superb production and lyricism. killer mikes voice is powerful attacking political issues. like hisreally awesome album by a dope artist. superb production and lyricism. killer mikes voice is powerful attacking political issues. like his past works he does it again creating another masterpiece.… Full Review »
  2. brockcheese
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    PL3DGE is great political rap. Killer Mike has an excellent voice and great points to make about the state of the country today and how therePL3DGE is great political rap. Killer Mike has an excellent voice and great points to make about the state of the country today and how there is an unfair disadvantage against black people.… Full Review »
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