SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK)-- American rapper Ricky Hampton, known as Finesse2tymes, was arrested on Friday evening along with Halie Buckingham following a concert performed in Smith County after illegal drugs were allegedly found inside their vehicle.

According to an arrest affidavit, Hampton was seen driving a red Corvette and was pulled over by officials for not wearing a seatbelt while turning onto Claude Street in Tyler.

During the stop, officers reported smelling marijuana and spotted a hand-rolled paper cigar in the ashtray.

Additionally, while searching the vehicle, Buckingham was seen grabbing a bag from the passenger floorboard, prompting officers to search the bag.

During that search, investigators found: • 0.7 ounces of marijuana • 12 oxycodone pills • 7 methylphenidat

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