Big Meech is home and 50 Cent has tracked down the former BMF kingpin. Hitting X, 50 teased a project in the future from the two, using his trademark “GreenLight Gang,” slogan, alluding to a production in the works.
Big Meech is out of federal prison and serving the rest of his sentence at a halfway house. He is now a resident of the Miami Residential Reentry Management Office. In a new picture, Meech poses next to an unidentified man dressed in all Black.
According to TMZ, Big Meech has been removed from FCI Coleman Low in Wildwood and moved to BOP’s Miami Residential Reentry Management Office. He will complete his 30-year sentence in a halfway house.
Earlier this year, Meech’s sentence was reduced by nearly three years. He was initially sentenced in 2008.
Meech’s attorney, Brittany K. Barnett, claims Meech used his 20 years in prison to focus on personal growth and begin a new chapter in his life.
It’s been roughly a month since Big Meech was released from prison, and he’s now serving the remainder of his sentence at a Florida halfway house. He since appears to have been making the most of his newfound freedom with manicures, dental work, and more. Recently, he even got the opportunity to hang out with 50 Cent. As an executive producer of a TV series about the Black Mafia Family, BMF, fans figured think link-up would happen eventually.
At the time of writing, it remains unclear exactly what was discussed during their meeting, but it seems as though they had plenty to talk about. It also looks like they’re working on something big together. “GreenLight Gang… Ultimate Hustler edition… Camera speed, rolling and action. BMF BIG MEECH,” 50 Cent captioned his post. Unsurprisingly, the photo is now making its rounds online as fans share their excitement for the upcoming collab.
Fif is far from the only person glad to see Big Meech out of prison, as countless other celebrities have shown him their support since his release. This includes Boosie Badazz, Rick Ross, Sexyy Red, and many more. LeBron James even got called out by critics for posting a positive message for him on X. “Welcome home Big Meech!!” his post read simply. Some users argued that it was wrong to glorify Big Meech considering his past, and accused him of sending the wrong message to his younger fans.
Big Meech’s son, Lil Meech, also shared an uplifting post about his release which has since been deleted. In it, he made it clear that he’d been waiting for his father’s release for quite some time. “This is all i ever wanted,” he wrote. “Thank you God.” His heartfelt message was accompanied by footage of Big Meech getting a manicure and chatting on the phone while wearing a diamond BMF chain.
Detroit’s premier gentlemen’s club, Dream Girls, has invited hip-hop mogul Big Meech to celebrate his recent release from prison with a “Straight Outta Custody” party.
The club is offering the former music label executive $10,000 for the event, which promises to feature dozens of entertainers and magnum bottles of champagne. The offer, submitted on October 23rd, gives Big Meech two weeks to respond.
“Big Meech is a Detroit native and a pioneer in the hip-hop industry so it’s only right that he celebrates his liberation after incarceration at the hottest nightspot in the D,” said Bo Wilhelm, General Manager at Dream Girls Detroit. “If he accepts our offer, we will pull out all the stops including a VIP section adorned with our hottest topless entertainers and a custom Ace of Spades bottle parade.”
Big Meech is out of federal prison and serving the rest of his sentence at a halfway house. He is now a resident of the Miami Residential Reentry Management Office. In a new picture, Meech poses next to an unidentified man dressed in all Black.
According to TMZ, Big Meech has been removed from FCI Coleman Low in Wildwood and moved to BOP’s Miami Residential Reentry Management Office. He will complete his 30-year sentence in a halfway house.
Earlier this year, Meech’s sentence was reduced by nearly three years. He was initially sentenced in 2008.
Meech’s attorney, Brittany K. Barnett, claims Meech used his 20 years in prison to focus on personal growth and begin a new chapter in his life.
Earlier this month, Big Meech was released from prison after spending almost two decades behind bars. The Black Mafia Family founder will reportedly complete the remainder of his sentence at a halfway house in Florida. His release has sparked reaction from countless social media users, and now, his son Lil Meech has broken his silence.
In a now-deleted Instagram post by Lil Meech, his father was seen relaxing and talking on the phone at the halfway house while getting his nails done. He appeared to be in good spirits, and making the most of his newfound freedom. He was even spotted rocking a diamond chain and matching BMF pendant, reportedly worth a whopping $250K.
Lil Meech’s post also arrived alongside a brief message. “This is all i ever wanted,” he captioned it. “Thank you God.” It’s unclear whether or not he was the one to film the video. Either way, it’s clear that he’s glad to see his father out of prison. He’s far from the only one who feels this way, however. Rick Ross, Boosie Badazz, Bun B, and many more had positive reactions to news of Big Meech’s transfer after it hit the internet last week. Sexyy Red even offered to perform at his welcome home party for free.
LeBron James was one of many to celebrate Big Meech’s transfer, but unfortunately, he received a great deal of backlash for it. The athlete welcomed him home in a simple Tweet, prompting some of his followers to call him out for appearing to “glorify” a former drug kingpin. What do you think of Lil Meech sharing a video of his father Big Meech getting his nails done following his release from prison? What about his message about this being all he’s ever wanted? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Big Meech is out of federal prison and serving the rest of his sentence at a halfway house. He is now a resident of the Miami Residential Reentry Management Office. In a new picture, Meech poses next to an unidentified man dressed in all Black.
According to TMZ, Big Meech has been removed from FCI Coleman Low in Wildwood and moved to BOP’s Miami Residential Reentry Management Office. He will complete his 30-year sentence in a halfway house.
Earlier this year, Meech’s sentence was reduced by nearly three years. He was initially sentenced in 2008.
Meech’s attorney, Brittany K. Barnett, claims Meech used his 20 years in prison to focus on personal growth and begin a new chapter in his life.
The story of Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, the co-founder of the Black Mafia Family (BMF), feels like an urban legend. For the better part of this century, Meech has been incarcerated in federal prison after he was convicted of operating one of the most extensive drug trafficking and money laundering rings in the history of the U.S. Big Meech’s legacy continued to live on throughout the years, whether immortalized as a benchmark of success in hip-hop or his son Lil Meech’s depiction of him in Starz’s BMF series. With TMZ reporting his release from prison to a halfway house, we’re delving into everything we know about the situation thus far.
A Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesperson tells me Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory was transferred yesterday from FCI Coleman Low to community confinement (home confinement or halfway house).
Flenory has a projected release date of Jan. 27, 2026
On Tuesday (Oct. 15), Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, 56, was transferred from FCI Coleman Low in Wildwood, Florida, to a halfway house in Miami, according to the Bureau of Prisons’ Miami Residential Re-entry Program. News first emerged across blogs that reposted screenshots of his status. However, official reports from TMZ confirmed that the transitional step is part of his sentence for running BMF.
With Flenory’s release to a halfway house, he’ll serve the remainder of his sentence in a more lenient environment. According to Complex, he’ll be released on January 27th, 2026. This comes after a judge agreed to shorten his sentence three years earlier this year due to a string of positive developments. His lawyers argued that he maintained good behavior and efforts toward personal development, which includes obtaining his GED and staying out of trouble.
“The Opportunity To Begin A New Chapter”
Barnett later shared a statement to Hot 97 regarding Meech’s release. “I’m overjoyed that Demetrius Flenory is finally free after nearly 20 years behind bars. Two decades is an incredibly long time, and it’s been inspiring to witness the power of hope and resilience,” she said. “He used his time in prison to focus on personal growth and transformation, and now he has the opportunity to begin a new chapter,” the statement continues. “He’s out, but millions more remain trapped inside – there’s still so much work to be done. We need to push for real change, for a justice system that recognizes the dignity and potential for redemption in every individual. Our commitment to challenging the injustices that still exist within the criminal legal system remains unwavering. There is nothing more urgent than freedom.”
The Origins Of The BMF Empire
Big Meech, alongside his brother Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, founded the Black Mafia Family in 1985. As depicted in their Starz series, the brotherly duo gained footing in the Detroit area before expanding their operations. However, their foray into entertainment and hip-hop led prosecutors to claim they only used it as a front for their drug empire. However, by the time the early 2000s came around, federal agents began cracking down. They exposed the Flenory brothers’ imprint as a front for a sprawling cocaine trafficking network that brought in over $270 million. They claimed Meech operated from Atlanta, where he oversaw distribution. Meanwhile, they believed his brother Terry managed shipments from Los Angeles in collaboration with the Mexican cartels.
In October 2005, a large-scale raid, launched by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, led to the arrest of over 30 members of BMF. The operation resulted in the seizure of over $20 million in assets, including $2 million in cash, jewelry, and luxury homes across multiple states, the Daily Mail reports. Through information gained from dealers and distributors who worked for BMF, authorities were able to execute this operation successfully. Federal agents also captured wiretapped conversations from Terry’s phone where he raised concerns about Meech’s excessive partying and the potential damage it would inflict on their operation. The prosecutors brought forth 900 pages of transcripts from these conversations.
Eventually, the two were indicted and charged under the Continuing Criminal Enterprise Statute possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine, conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, two counts of possession with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. By 2006, authorities charged 16 more people with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and with money laundering. Authorities arrested more alleged associates in the years that followed with 150 people charged for their supposed roles in BMF.
In November 2007, a judge handed down a 30 year prison sentence to Demetrius and Terry Flenory. They pled guilty to “involving the large-scale distribution of cocaine throughout the United States from 1990 through 2005.” “The BMF was a violent, sophisticated drug smuggling and money laundering organization that began right here in Detroit, Michigan,” Robert Corso, then Special Agent in Charge, said. “Terry and Demetrius Flenory expanded what was a small, local operation into a multistate, multimillion-dollar criminal enterprise with direct links to Mexican-based drug trafficking cartels.”
The Road To Freedom: Sentence Reduction & Personal Growth
Demetrius’ recent transfer to community confinement comes after his attorney, Brittany K. Barnett, successfully petitioned for a sentence reduction. Earlier this year, a judge shortened his prison term by almost three years due to his good behavior while incarcerated. Barnett revealed that Big Meech made significant strides toward rehabilitation. She emphasized that Flenory now has a chance to begin a new chapter in his life.
Big Meech’s brother Terry has been out of custody since May 2020. The court granted Southwest T an early release following health concerns during the COVID-10 pandemic. The compassionate release marked a pivotal moment in the Flenory family, one that spurred hope that Big Meech would similarly be coming home.
The BMF Show & Its Cultural Impact
Big Meech’s release coincides with the buzz surrounding the fourth season of BMF, a Starz show produced by 50 Cent that documents the rise and fall of the Flenory brothers’ empire. The series, which features guest stars like Snoop Dogg, Yung Miami, and Eminem, has become a massive success, further solidifying the cultural impact of the BMF saga. In a unique twist, Demetrius Flenory Jr., Big Meech’s son, portrays his father in the show–a personal touch to the retelling of his family’s story. The series continues to spotlight the Flenory brothers and their rise to power in the underworld of drug trafficking.
Earlier this week, Big Meech was released from prison after spending nearly two decades behind bars. He’s not totally free yet, as Baller Alert reports that he’ll spend the remainder of his sentence in a Florida halfway house, but fans are still elated. His lawyer Brittany K. Barnett addressed the major development in a statement to Hot 97 yesterday (October 16).
“I’m overjoyed that Demetrius Flenory is finally free after nearly 20 years behind bars. Two decades is an incredibly long time, and it’s been inspiring to witness the power of hope and resilience,” her statement reads in part. “He used his time in prison to focus on personal growth and transformation, and now he has the opportunity to begin a new chapter.”
Rick Ross Welcomes Big Meech Back To Society After Prison Release
Of course, Big Meech’s release has earned big reactions from countless social media users, peers, loved ones, and fans. Rick Ross even took to Instagram recently to share a clip of himself performing his hit, “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)” in the Black Mafia Family founder’s honor. He later went on to welcome Big Meech back to society on his Instagram Story. “The streets back, the streets back! Big Meech, y’all, Meech—welcome back!” he said.
Ross isn’t the only celebrity to celebrate Big Meech’s release from prison, however. Boosie Badazz, Bun B, DJ Self, and more also shared their reactions to the news on social media recently. Sexyy Red even took to Twitter/X to announce that she’d be willing to perform at his welcome home party, free of charge. “Where da welcome home party @ I’m trona perform for da freeski,” she wrote. What do you think of Rick Ross’ reaction to Big Meech getting released from prison and moving to a halfway house? What about his performance of “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)” in his honor? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
“My father loves it. He loves the way I portray his character. He loves the way my castmates are portraying their characters.”
The highly-anticipated third season of 50 Cent’s hit series BMF premiered on Friday, March 1st. With the stage set in the early ’90s, we find Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory Jr. setting his sights on conquering Atlanta’s drug realm while his brother Terry, a.k.a. Southwest T (Da’Vinchi), holds down the fort in Detroit, blissfully unaware of the storm brewing on his horizon.
Lil Meech describes his character as “fearless” this season. He added, “He leaves his hometown Detroit and goes to Atlanta. A whole new city meeting, a whole new set of people. He’s fearless and he gets what he wants, but he uses different tactics while doing it.”
In an exclusive interview, the young actor shared his father’s thoughts on the way the show is portraying him, pointers from Big Meech
What’s the feedback like from your family, specifically from your dad about your onscreen performance?
My father loves it. He loves the way I portray his character. He loves the way my castmates are portraying their characters. He loves the way the writers, the scripts. He doesn’t really have too much to complain about. He just tells me what he thinks I can do better. But overall he loves the story. You know, all he ever wanted was people to know the real him and how he grew up and how he navigated through his life. STARZ is doing a great job helping him and the writers are doing an amazing job with portraying him in the light that he wants to be told in. So it’s been an amazing experience.
What’s some of the pointers that he gave you?
One of the main things that he always tells me is the way that he deals with people. Like, he doesn’t, he always wants me to be on point with the way that I interact with different people in the story. Like the way that Meech interacts with his mom isn’t the same as him interacting with his sister or with his friends. You know, everybody he interacts with he talks with them differently, you know, and, and he always wanted people to understand the tactics and the charisma that he had. He never resorted to violence or yelled, you know, to get what he wanted. He always try to help people and bring people together so everybody can work together.
You had the pleasure of working with Mo’nique last season, who portrayed Goldie. Can you describe your experience working with the Legend?
That was my favorite person to work with. Monique was my favorite person ’cause I watched her films like Precious and other films where she has been amazing, you know, and it’s crazy to actually watch somebody and to be on set with them and to work next to them, you know? So I just love talking to her, you know, about her journey and, excuse me, and about how, how she, how she navigated through her life and, and, and being an actress, you know. And she helped me get through a lot of my days and, you know, help me understand things more clearly. ’cause she’s been in the business, you know, all her life. So it was very fun working with her.
In a recent interview, Lil Meech, the son of notorious drug kingpin Big Meech, shed light on the rumors surrounding his father’s possible early release from prison. The conversation delved into the details surrounding Big Meech’s current situation. And the potential for him to return home sooner than expected. When questioned about the authenticity of the speculation regarding his father’s release, Lil Meech responded affirmatively. He disclosed that Big Meech had been transferred to a new prison facility located just three hours away from Miami. Describing the facility as a “low” security prison, Lil Meech explained that being in such an institution typically indicates an individual is nearing the end of their sentence and is on track for release.
Furthermore, Lil Meech provided insight into the programming his father is currently engaged in. Suggesting that it aligns with the timeline for potential release. According to him, based on the program’s duration, Big Meech could be eligible for release within the next nine to ten months. The news of Big Meech’s potential early release has sparked widespread interest and speculation within the hip-hop community and beyond. Big Meech rose to infamy as the leader of the Black Mafia Family (BMF). A drug trafficking organization that gained notoriety for its lavish lifestyle and criminal activities during the early 2000s.
Following a lengthy federal investigation, Big Meech was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2008 on charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, and conspiracy. Since then, his story has captured the imagination of many. Inspiring songs, documentaries, and even a television series chronicling his rise and fall. For Lil Meech, the prospect of his father’s early release represents a glimmer of hope and anticipation after years of separation. Despite the circumstances surrounding Big Meech’s incarceration, the bond between father and son remains strong. Evident in Lil Meech’s willingness to discuss his father’s situation openly.
Moreover, as the countdown to Big Meech’s potential release begins, the hip-hop community eagerly awaits any further developments. For now, the confirmation from Lil Meech offers a ray of optimism amidst the uncertainty. Reigniting discussions about redemption, second chances, and the enduring legacy of the BMF saga.
Prepare for the highly anticipated return of the hit drama series BMF as STARZ announces the third season will premiere on Friday, March 1, 2024. The news arrived alongside a teaser featuring sneak peeks of upcoming fan-favorite series set to roll out consistently through late Spring, delivering non-stop action-packed drama for viewers.
Fans can catch new episodes of “BMF” every Friday at midnight ET/PT on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms, and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform in the U.K. and Ireland. The series will debut on STARZ at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT for linear viewers in the U.S. and Canada.
Season three of “BMF” picks up in the early ’90s, with the Flenory brothers, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory (Demetrius Flenory, Jr.) and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory (Da’Vinchi), venturing into Atlanta to expand the BMF empire they built in Detroit. The series continues to explore the brothers’ business choices and pursuit of the American Dream.
Executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Randy Huggins, Heather Zuhlke, Anthony Wilson, and Anne Clements, “BMF” is produced through Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television in association with Lionsgate Television for STARZ.
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