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Kelvin Mercer
De La Soul - Gods of Rap Tour 2019 - Berlin (39 von 49).jpg
Mercer at Gods of Rap 2019 in Berlin, Germany
Background information
Also known as
  • Posdnuos
  • Mercenary
  • Plug One
  • Sop Sound
  • Plug Wonder Why
  • Pos
Born (1969-08-17) August 17, 1969 (age 55)
New York City, U.S.
Genres East Coast hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, record producer
Years active 1988–present
Labels Tommy Boy, Sanctuary, AOI
De La Soul - Gods of Rap Tour 2019 - Berlin (45 von 49)
Posdnuos and Maseo of De La Soul at Gods of Rap 2019 in Berlin, Germany

Kelvin Mercer was born on August 17, 1969. He is an American rapper and music producer from East Massapequa, New York. You might know him better by his stage names, Posdnuos, Plug 1, or just Pos.

Kelvin Mercer is famous for being one of the three members of the hip hop group De La Soul. Many people think he is one of the best and most important rappers of all time. He started making music with De La Soul in 1989. Their first album, 3 Feet High and Rising, was very popular. Since then, he has helped release nine albums with De La Soul.

Understanding Posdnuos's Stage Names

All three members of De La Soul use different stage names. Here are Kelvin Mercer's most well-known names and what they mean:

Posdnuos and Pos

This name is pronounced "poss-duh-noose." It might come from two words spelled backward: "sop" and "sound." "Sop" can mean "gift," and "sound" was a name Mercer used when he was a high school DJ. Some people think the name also means "sounds operative" when read backward.

Plug One

When De La Soul first started, they had an idea that their music was coming from Mars. Each member was like a "microphone plug" sending out music. Kelvin Mercer was "Plug One." This idea changed, but the names "Plug One," "Plug Two," and "Plug Three" stuck. Later, "Plug One" changed to Plug Wonder Why, which then became the shorter Plug Won.

Mercenary

This name comes from Kelvin Mercer's last name, "Mercer." His friend DCQ, who is the brother of another famous rapper named Mos Def, gave him this nickname.

P-Pain

This name is a funny imitation of the rapper T-Pain. Kelvin Mercer used this name in a song called "Supervillainz" by the artist DOOM.

Images for kids

  • De La Soul - Gods of Rap Tour 2019 - Berlin (39 von 49)

    Mercer at Gods of Rap 2019 in Berlin, Germany

  • De La Soul - Gods of Rap Tour 2019 - Berlin (45 von 49)

    Posdnuos and Maseo of De La Soul at Gods of Rap 2019 in Berlin, Germany

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