He soon became known in indie hip-hop circles, developing a career under the name Ricky Hil.

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Beginning in 1997, Hilfiger was prescribed Ritalin and Concerta to manage his “acting out.”

Richard Hilfiger posing at an eventr

Not long after his ADHD was discovered, Hilfiger received a second diagnosis: bipolar disorder.

I was a good kid.

The outlet also reported that Hilfiger posted $20,000 bail the evening after his arrest.

Jay-Z, Tommy Hilfiger, and Richard Hilfiger at a party

He was instead ordered into rehab for two months, followed by a year of probation.

However, the tabloid’s assessment did not reflect the actual truth of the situation.

It made no sense at all."

Richard Hilfiger smiling in a beanie

He dropped everything else when he was allowed to use cannabis again post-probation.

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“I might have gone to school with that kid.

Richard Hilfiger and Tommy Hilfiger smiling

That kid might have played video games in my house.

Played out in the woods with me, but I didn’t turn into that,” he said.

Expectations for Hilfiger were much higher than what he ultimately became, given his mainstream label backing.

Tommy Hilfiger and Richard Hilfiger posing at an event

“It’s so surreal.

Needless to say, Hilfiger did not become The Weeknd.

That is not to say that the rapper does not have a small cult following.

Rita Ora and Richard Hilfiger walking in the street

He has only 61,000 Instagram followers less than your average low-level influencer or newbie reality star.

Though they did not split then, they lasted only another six months.

In July 2015, it was reported that the pair ended their relationship andPage Sixhad all the tea.

Richard Hilfiger posing in a theatre

He punched the bouncer and was arrested shortly thereafter.

Interestingly, no court appearances or sentencing ever made the news.

He is, after all, the son of one of the most famous designers on the planet.

Richard Hilfiger posing in front of a clothing rack