Memphis-based rapper Finesse2tymes, whose real name is Ricky Hampton, has been taken into federal custody following allegations of terroristic threats, marking the latest chapter in his ongoing legal struggles. The 32-year-old artist surrendered to authorities in early May 2025 after reportedly violating his supervised release conditions, with no evidence in current reports suggesting the case has been dismissed.
The incident leading to his recent detention occurred in October 2024, involving a confrontation with a woman believed to be the mother of his girlfriend and a 12-year-old rapper, FNG King, whom Finesse2tymes had been mentoring. According to reports, the altercation occurred outside a Texas smoke shop, where the rapper allegedly requested to speak with FNG King alone.
When the child fled, screaming,
“They trying to send me back to Memphis!” the situation escalated. The woman claimed Finesse2tymes made a gun gesture toward her and threatened, “You gonna die on camera today,”
though no weapon was discharged. She reported seeing the silhouette of a firearm, forming the basis of the terroristic threat allegations.
Authorities assert that this incident, combined with two failed drug tests, constitutes three violations of his supervised release terms. On May 4, 2025, Finesse2tymes was returned to federal custody, where he remains as of the latest updates.
Finesse2tymes’ attorney, Carl A. Moore, has vehemently denied the allegations, stating,
“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.”
Despite this confidence, no dismissal has been confirmed in available reports.
The rapper has addressed the situation on social media, acknowledging the charges in an Instagram Live video on May 2, 2025:
“The lady went and put a charge on me, man. She went and put a misdemeanor on me, man. […] They charged me and Lil Ju.” He also posted a photo outside what appeared to be the Bob Casey United States Courthouse, captioned, “I’ll be back,”
Signaling his surrender to the authorities. Additionally, he accused FNG King of cooperating with law enforcement, claiming,
“King told them everything that happened and everything that been going on at my house,” a charge the young rapper has denied, responding, “I ain’t making no more videos about you. That s*** is dead.”
Finesse2tymes is no stranger to legal trouble. In June 2017, he was involved in an incident outside a nightclub in Forrest City, Arkansas, where he allegedly fired an “AK-style pistol” at a person in a vehicle following a verbal altercation. This led to a December 2018 conviction for possessing a firearm as a felon, resulting in nearly four years of a five-year sentence. He was released on supervised release on July 1, 2022.
His legal issues continued after his release. In July 2023, the Houston Police Department issued an arrest warrant for theft of between $30,000 and $150,000 after he allegedly did not return an Enterprise rent-a-car. The charges were dismissed later that month, providing temporary relief before his current situation.
Despite his legal battles, Finesse2tymes has built a notable music career. His 90 Days mixtape charted as high as number 57 on the US charts, number 21 on the US R&B/HH charts, and number 13 on the US Rap charts. Some of his top singles are “First 48” in 2019, “Back End” in 2022, which charted at number 86 on the US charts, and “Gucci Flow” alongside Gucci Mane. His repertoire also includes mixtapes such as Goin Straight In, Hustle & Flow, and Federal 4 Real: Free Finesse, showing his perseverance in trying times.
As for now, Finesse2tymes is in federal detention, his future in doubt due to the terroristic threats and supervised release violations charges against him. Though his lawyer claims the charges are meritless, no dismissal means his destiny hangs in suspense.
