The out-of-control Memphis rap star Finesse2tymes, revered for his brutal realism and grimy Dirt South sound, is back in the can. The rapper government named Ricky Hampton surrendered back into federal custody after prosecutors charged him with breaking the rules of his supervised release. The purported violations are related to a woman and what authorities describe as "terroristic threats" as well as previous botched drug tests, the authorities said.
It's a headline Finesse has seen before, and his story has been one in which high points and low moments, redemption arcs, and repeat run-ins with the law all figure prominently. But this chapter introduces a complex wrinkle with one of his former protégés, an event that he says ultimately landed him back in custody.
"Damn, didn't know that," the rapper wrote in an Instagram Story moments before turning himself in. "My P.O. And the other h- just called and said they violated my probation for ts happen. wit King finna go turn me in." The King," in this case, could be FNG King, a 12-year-old rapper who used to be down with Finesse2tymes.
Finesse2tymes approached King's guardian outside a Texas smoke shop and requested to speak with the child alone; the guardian told police in an October 2023 report. Instead, King ran, screaming, "They trying to send me back to Memphis!" That next part forms the crux of the current legal drama.
The woman says Finesse2tymes made a gun gesture and menacingly addressed her, saying, "You gonna die on camera today." She said she could see the silhouette of a gun, and no weapon was drawn or discharged. That allegation is now the foundation of the government's claim that Hampton violated his parole by issuing a terroristic threat.
His lawyer, Carl A. Moore, fired back immediately, telling TMZ, "He did not threaten the complainant in any way. "We trust that when the state of Texas applies the applicable law to the facts, they will dismiss this matter, as it has no merit," he added.
And finally, piling on, prosecutors also pointed to two drug test failures, one in 2022 and another in 2024, both for marijuana, that further muddied the terms of his supervised release.
Resilience and redemption are the foundation of Finesse2tymes's brand. He re-entered the spotlight after imprisonment with hits like "Back End," "Get Even," and "Goin' Straight In." His 2022 album, "90 Days," was a triumphant return, with heavyweight guests like Moneybagg Yo, Lil Baby, and Gucci Mane. His career was on the rise, with label support from Bread Gang and Mob Ties/Atlantic.
Whether this latest run-in knocks him off his back foot or just another verse in the ballad of Finesse2tymes has yet to be determined. But if history teaches us anything, this artist doesn't go out quietly.
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