Memphis rapper Finesse2tymes, whose real name is Ricky Hampton, and his girlfriend Halle Buckingham were arrested in Smith County, Texas, on September 20, following a traffic stop that escalated into a drug possession case. According to police records obtained by hiphopraisedmetheblog.com, both individuals were charged with possession of marijuana, while Buckingham faces additional charges for possessing a controlled substance.
The incident began when Finesse2tymes was pulled over in Tyler, Texas, for driving without a seatbelt. During the stop, officers detected the smell of marijuana and noticed a rolled joint in the ashtray. They also observed Buckingham attempting to retrieve a bag from the passenger floorboard, raising suspicions. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 0.7 ounces of marijuana, along with 12 oxycodone pills and seven methylphenidate pills.
Bystander footage of the arrest surfaced online, showing Finesse2tymes in handcuffs as onlookers protested his detainment. Both he and Buckingham were released on bond the following Sunday morning.
As news of the arrest circulates, fans and followers are eager to see how this incident may impact Finesse2tymes’ career and upcoming projects. The rapper’s team has been contacted for comment regarding the situation.
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