what happened to the fourth member of pretty ricky

The fourth member of Pretty Ricky, Corey “Slick’Em” Mathis, has reportedly been absent because of substance-abuse issues, and recent reports say the group has been performing as a trio without him. Public updates in 2025 and 2026 say the other members tried to get him into rehab, but he had not publicly addressed the situation as of those reports.

What’s known

• Slick’Em is the missing fourth member.
• Reports say he was struggling with heroin or drug addiction.
• Spectacular said the group is moving forward without him for now.
• Pretty Ricky’s recent reunion and anniversary shows have been happening as a trio.

Context

This has become a recurring fan topic because Pretty Ricky was originally known as a quartet, so any live performance without Slick’Em stands out immediately. The most consistent reporting right now is that this is a health- and-recovery issue, not an official permanent breakup announcement from him personally.

Recent status

As of the latest coverage, there has been no public statement from Slick’Em confirming a return to the group, and the remaining members have continued as a trio.