Memphis rapper Finesse2Tymes was released from the Harrison County Jail in Texas this week following his arrest on multiple drug-related charges in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The 32-year-old artist, whose legal name is Ricky Hampton, was taken into custody on October 20 and faces charges that include possession of controlled substances, possession of marijuana, and tampering with evidence, according to Fox 13 Memphis. Authorities have not specified the types or quantities of substances seized during the arrest.
Court records reviewed by TMZ indicate that the allegations may involve materials from multiple penalty groups, potentially including ecstasy, cocaine, or fentanyl. Hampton also faces a separate felony count for allegedly possessing prohibited items inside a correctional facility, under Texas Penal Code Section 38.11.
Finesse2Tymes Speaks On Arrest
Following his release, Hampton addressed the case on social media. In a post accompanying his mugshot, he told followers he was focused on accountability and personal growth, writing, “I’m not hiding behind PR or money. This my real life, and I’ma shake back.”
He later went live on Instagram, clarifying that the case centers on THC vape products rather than what he called “hard drugs.” Hampton also denied that the arrest reflected any pattern of misconduct, attributing the scrutiny to his visibility in the music industry. “I’m learning through failure,” he said, adding that he remains “highly blessed and favored.”
The rapper expressed frustration with what he described as limited support from other artists, saying he has been forced to navigate legal and professional challenges largely on his own.
Hampton, who gained national recognition with his 2022 hit “Back End,” has previously served time in federal prison for a firearms conviction. His latest charges could result in significant penalties under Texas law if prosecutors secure a conviction.
Court officials in Harrison County have not yet set a trial date, and Hampton has not entered a plea. Representatives for the artist did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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