Pleasure P left Pretty Ricky for a number of reasons but it’s not stopping him from doing tonight’s Verzuz battle. While there have been some serious missteps and accusations, he is getting his musical flowers tonight with Ray J, Bobby V, and Sammie. But what made Pleasure P leave Pretty Ricky in the first place? Here’s a quick breakdown:
The Success, the Fall Out, the Reunion
Pretty Ricky made their debut in 2004 with their hit single, Grind With Me, and followed it up with Your Body from their first album, Bluestars. After that success, they came back with, On the Hotline from their sophomore album, Late Night Special. They were regulars on 106 & Park and topped the Billboard 200 charts. Pleasure P ended up leaving the group as they were making their third album. However, they reunited in 2015. They were on Love and Hip Hop – Miami and then performed their hits on the Millenium Tour with B2K, Mario, Ying Yang Twins, and more.
Why Pleasure P Left Pretty Ricky
Despite their breakout success as a group, there were some issues within the group mentally and financially. Due to label and financial issues with Bluestars Entertainment, the company Pretty Ricky signed to in a deal with Atlantic Records, Pleasure P left Pretty Ricky and focus on his solo career, according to Hip Hop DX. During their time on Love and Hip Hop Miami on VH1, the group realized that part of their fallout had to do with Pleasure P chasing money and the rest of the group chasing sex. He…
