Finesse2tymes

Ricky Hampton (born June 10, 1992), known professionally as Finesse2tymes, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee currently signed to Atlantic Records. He is noted for his "thunderous voice" and motivational statements in his songs.[3] His major label debut mixtape, 90 Days, was released on December 2, 2022.

Finesse2tymes
Birth nameRicky Hampton
Also known asFinese2tymes
Born (1992-06-10) June 10, 1992
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active2016-2017, 2022–present
Labels

Career

In 2012, when he was 21, Hampton, along with Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, and other Memphis rappers, formed the rap collective Memphis Greatest Underrated.[4][5] The group released a self-titled EP in 2016. [1]

In 2019, he gained traction with the release of his mixtape Hustle & Flow.[1] Finesse2tymes also had a fallout with Moneybagg Yo. In September 2022, both artists ended their feud and Finesse2tymes was signed to Moneybagg Yo's label Bread Gang.[6] He also released his single "Black Visa" with the latter.[7] In October 2022, he signed to J Prince Jr.'s record label Mob Ties in a distribution deal with Atlantic Records.[8][9] Also in October 2022, he released his single "Gucci Flow" with American rapper Gucci Mane.[8] His single "Back End" gained traction on social media platform TikTok. In December 2022, he released his mixtape 90 Days with appearances from rappers Gucci Mane, Moneybagg Yo, Lil Baby and producer Tay Keith.[10]

In 2010, Hampton was convicted in Tennessee of two felony counts of aggravated robbery, and was given an 8-year sentence. [11][12] After serving six years, he was released in August 2016.[13][14]

On July 1, 2017, Hampton was performing at the Power Ultra Lounge nightclub in Little Rock, Arkansas when multiple shots were fired. The following day in Birmingham, Alabama, he was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals on charges unrelated to the shooting.[15] Federal prosecutors announced that Hampton was charged in connection with a June 25, 2017, incident, in which prosecutors alleged Hampton fired an "AK-style pistol" at a person in a vehicle after a verbal altercation outside a nightclub in Forrest City, Arkansas. [16] Hampton pled guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and was sentenced to five years in prison in December 2018.[17] He was released from federal custody on July 1, 2022.[18]

Discography

Compilation albums
Title Album details
Singlez
  • Released: July 4, 2022[19]
  • Label: FNG, Mob Ties
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes
List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions
US
[20]		 US R&B/HH
[21]		 US Rap
[22]
Goin Straight In
  • Released: December 16, 2016[23]
  • Label: FNG, Mob Ties
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
Hustle & Flow
  • Released: May 29, 2017[24]
  • Label: FNG, Mob Ties
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 ———
Federal 4 Real: Free Finesse
  • Released: March 15, 2019[25]
  • Label: FNG, Mob Ties
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
90 Days
  • Released: December 2, 2022
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Format: CD, download
 572113
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles
List of charting singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[26]
"First 48"[27] 2019 — Hustle & Flow
"Back End" 2022 86 90 Days
"Gucci Flow"
(with Gucci Mane)[29]		 — So Icy Boyz 22

References
  1. Monger, Timothy. "Finesse2tymes - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  2. "The Break Presents: Finesse2tymes". XXL. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  3. "Listen to Finesse2Tymes' "Finesse Duh P": The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  4. "Finesse2tymes releases highly anticipated mixtape 90 Days".
  5. "Finesse2tymes On Connecting With J Prince Jr., His Time In Prison, Street Culture & More | Big Facts". YouTube. Revolt. September 1, 2022.
  6. "Finesse2Tymes Talks Signing With Moneybagg Yo & Is Boo'd Up With Erica Banks". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  7. "Finesse2Tymes & MoneyBagg Yo Collab On "Black Visa"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  8. "Gucci Mane & Finesse2tymes Team Up For "Gucci Flow" Joint Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  9. "FINESSE THIS THING". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  10. "Finesse2tymes Makes His Mark With "90 Days" Mixtape". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  11. "INDICTMENT as to Ricky L Hampton - United States v. Hampton (4:17-cr-00172)" (PDF). July 6, 2017.
  12. Lyon, John. "Rapper Faces Federal Charge Unrelated To Shooting At LR Show". Salina Journal. Retrieved 2022-12-05 – via Arkansas News Bureau.
  13. "Ricky Hampton - Offender Details". Tennessee Department of Correction. - TDOC ID 00473244
  14. Murphy, Sean; Kissel, Kelly (2017-07-03). "Rapper arrested on unrelated charge after Arkansas shooting". Associated Press. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  15. Mukunyadzi, Tafi (2017-07-04). "Little Rock club performer faces weapons charge". Associated Press. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  16. "Eastern District of Arkansas | Complaint Filed Against Rapper Ricky L. Hampton, aka Finese2Tymes, for Felon in Possession of a Firearm | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  17. Satter, Linda (2018-12-07). "Rapper gets 5 years in '17 weapon case". Arkansas Online. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  18. "Inmate Locator". Federal Bureau of Prisons. Register Number: 31431-009
  19. "Singlez by Finesse2Tymes on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  20. Billboard (2022-12-17). "Billboard 200 - Week of December 17, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  21. Billboard (2022-12-17). "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Week of December 17, 2022". Billboard.
  22. Billboard (2022-12-17). "Top Rap Albums - Week of December 17, 2022". Billboard.
  23. "Finesse2Tymes - Goin Straight In Lyrics and Tracklist". Genius. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  24. "Finese2Tymes - Hustle & Flow Mixtape". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  25. "Federal 4 Real Free Finesse by Finesse2Tymes on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  26. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of February 18, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  27. "First 48 - Single by Finesse2Tymes on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  28. "Gold & Platinum: Finesse2Tymes". RIAA. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  29. "Gucci Flow - Single by Gucci Mane & Finesse2Tymes on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
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