BMF

Lil Meech Reveals Why He Decided Against A Career In Music

by

Lil Meech recently explained his decision to focus fully on acting instead of a career in music during an interview with AllHipHop. He told that outlet that he quickly realized hip-hop wasn’t for him after getting in front of a mic with nothing to say. Meech currently stars on the hit series, BMF.

“I was there for like eight hours trying to figure out what to say and I realized this ain’t for me,” Lil Meech admitted. “I love music, I have an ear for it, but being in front of the mic, that’s not where I shine.” He also reflected on what it takes to make it in acting. “It’s all about hard work, dedication, and really soaking in everything around you. You’ve got to have tough skin in both industries, but for me, acting became the clearer path,” Meech said.

Read More: Lil Meech Claims His Woman Is Pregnant, Fans Assume It Might Be Summer Walker

Lil Meech Attends Premiere Of “BMF” Season 3

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 29: Lil Meech attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Starz Series “BMF” Season 3 at Hollywood Athletic Club on February 29, 2024, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)

Meech further reiterated that he’s fully committed to acting. “This is what I know. This is what I’m supposed to be doing. Once I started getting comfortable in the first and second seasons, I knew that I could handle my job. Not just do the role, but embody it,” he said. “I want people to know that I really went to acting school and buckled down and focused. This is something I really want to do. This is not something that I am just trying. I wanted to show people that I could really act.”

Lil Meech Reveals Why He Didn’t Commit To Rapping

Following his success on BMF, Meech landed a guest role on the second season of Euphoria on HBO. He was also previously in a relationship with Summer Walker, although the two infamously split back in July of 2023. Check out his full interview with AllHipHop above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Meech on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Lil Meech Was Really Helping Cousin With The Groceries, He Assures To Ebro

[Via]

The post Lil Meech Reveals Why He Decided Against A Career In Music appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Tonesa Welch Admits She’s “Not Happy” About “BMF” Portrayal

by

Tonesa Welch says she’s not happy about the portrayal of her on the show, BMF. Speaking with The Neighborhood Talk at the NAACP Image Awards over the weekend, she explained her issues with the character that La La Anthony presented on screen. She was at the ceremony to promote the new BET+ film, First Lady of BMF.

“I’m not happy about it,” she explained. “They’re everywhere with their story. I don’t know who I am in that story. Every Friday I gotta get anxiety cause I don’t know what I’m doing next. Am I dating a teenager? Is he buying me a home? Is his baby mama beating me up? I don’t know what to expect.”

Read More: BMF’s First Lady Tonesa Welch Calls Out Series For Making Character A “Pedophile”

Tonesa Welch Attends NAACP Image Awards

Tonesa Welch at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 16, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Salangsang/Variety via Getty Images)

It’s not the first time she’s criticized BMF. Back in February, she accused the show of having the character she inspired look like a pedophile. “WTF who wrote this part of the Story,” Welch said. “Terri 17 I’m 26 years my Husband a king pen but I’m having sex with a 17 year old who’s supposedly still in high school. So before Terri goes on the run he comes to my job, its close for the day we sneak in the janitors room and have Sex. I guess he’s to young to have an apartment he’s still in high school or lives with his parents. I guess they have Markisha looking like a pedophile. If This was reverse and Markisha was 17 years old y’all be trying to put him in jail.”

Tonesa Welch Speaks On “BMF”

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A post shared by The Neighborhood Talk (@theneighborhoodtalk)

At the NAACP Image Awards, First Lady of BMF competed for Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special, and Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie or Special. Be on the lookout for further updates on Tonesa Welch on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Kash Doll Defends La La Anthony’s Role In “BMF”

[Via]

The post Tonesa Welch Admits She’s “Not Happy” About “BMF” Portrayal appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Users Online Are Relentlessly Clowning ‘BMF’ For The Show’s ‘Off-Brand’ Casting Of The Late Tupac In Its Latest Episode

by
Tupac I Like It Like That Premiere 1994
Getty Image

50 Cent’s original series, BMF, is all about the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family. The public remembers the real-life enterprise as ‘Blowin’ Money Fast,’ thanks to its many references in rap music. But its latest episode shows that writers are the ones speedy through materials. Users online have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to call out the show for what they believe to be a historical inaccuracy and a questionable casting decision.

In its latest episode, “Sanctuary” (Season 3, Episode 3), the series’ main character, Meech (played by Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., yes, that’s his actual father) so, happens to run into the late Tupac (played by Mason Douglas). The episode’s description explains that the encounter, seemingly inspired by true events, would’ve taken place at the Jack the Rapper Weekend in 1993.

However, users online couldn’t help but clown the series for the ‘off-brand’ portrayal of the rap legend. Others called about the series from time jumping, making the encounter highly unlikely.

Check out a few of the responses below.

“‘BMF’ can’t be serious with this TEMU version of Tupac,” wrote one user.

“Boy, what da f*ck LMAO,” penned a user.

“And people thought it couldn’t get any worse than Anthony Mackie’s version of Tupac,” laughed one user.

“3Pac,” joked another.

“TUPAC NOTSHUR,” added another.

Some users attempted to defend the scene by verifying the event details. “For everyone confused, Meech is attending the 1993 Jack the Rapper convention; that’s why Tupac is bald. They briefly show us the Wu-Tang Clan and Kid n Play, too,” explained one user.

But others were going for the breakdown. “It’s supposed to be 1990/91 in the show, though, not 93. Season 1 was 89. Timelines aren’t matching up, and that’s where the confusion is stemming from,” replied a user.

BMF is exclusively available on Starz. To watch the latest episode, click here.

“BMF” Fans Roast Show’s Weak 2Pac Casting

by

BMF fans have voiced their frustration over the show’s weak casting and portrayal of Tupac Shakur. Actor Mason Douglas only bears a passing resemblance to Pac, while the costuming debate chose to give him what can only be described as a Spirit Halloween 2Pac costume. Online, many fans commented “WhoPac” on clips from the show’s latest episode. 2Pac does not play much of a role in the story of BMF. However, his association with the powerful crime outfit is enough to warrant a brief cameo appearance as the show’s story unfolds.

The casting of 2Pac has always been a daunting one. Anthony Mackie, now best known for his work in the MCU, has famously recalled the dread he felt announcing that he would be playing 2Pac. Overall, most depictions of the beloved rapper have not gone over well with fans. How did you feel about 2Pac in BMF? Let us know in the comments.

Read More: BMF Viewership Has 50 Cent Teasing Spinoffs Again

Starz To End Power Book II: Ghost For Cost-Cutting Reasons

However, BMF is not the only 50 Cent show grabbing disappointing headlines this week. Power Book II: Ghost will end after its upcoming fourth season. Starz announced the decision as a cost-cutting measure. “We want to contain content costs by developing more new shows versus sustaining series longer as they become more expensive,” Star CEO Jeffrey Hirsch explained.

Furthermore, Hirsch expanded on the rationale. “You look at the [Power] map and say, ‘OK, if I take one of those characters out and spin one of those out, I can bring that on to replace the Power show at half the cost.’ Now I’m putting a lot of money right to the bottom line. And I’m really not losing anything in terms of acquisition costs and subscriber viewership, because we know what those demos want,” he added. It’s not the first time money has been a factor with Ghost. Omari Hardwick revealed last year he was made an underwhelming offer to return to the franchise as the eponymous Ghost.

Read More: Power Actor Isaiah Stokes Alleges Prison Assault

[via]

The post “BMF” Fans Roast Show’s Weak 2Pac Casting appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Reason Teases 50 Cent’s “BMF” Cast For “Worst Acting On Television”

by

50 Cent certainly hasn’t had any issues making a name for himself in the world of television, but not everybody is impressed with his work. Earlier this week, TDE Reason took to Twitter/X to share his thoughts on his Starz drama series, BMF. According to him, the acting in the show is subpar. Fortunately, he also says that hasn’t prevented him from becoming a big fan of it.

“BMF got the worst acting on television,” Reason wrote on Tuesday (March 5). “And I’m here for every second of it.” His post managed to get other social media users talking. Some agreed with his hot take and chimed in with their own opinions on the show. Of course, others thought he was in the wrong for dissing the star-studded cast, and rushed to their defense.

Read More: Lil Meech Breaks Silence On Big Meech’s Potential Early Prison Release

Reason Is “Here For Every Second” Of BMF

Despite any potential backlash, Reason took to 2Cool2Bl0g‘s Instagram comments section on a post about his Tweet. While some might expect that he’d backtrack on his statement, the performer only doubled down. Clearly, he isn’t ashamed of his take on the show and doesn’t find that the alleged bad acting stops him from enjoying it. “The show HEAT!!!” he commented. “Lol 50 got me tuned into every show he drop! N***as just can’t act [laughing emoji].”

Reason is far from the only viewer tuned in to BMF, however. Recently, 50 Cent revealed on Instagram that viewership has increased by 25% in recent days, which has him considering additional spinoffs. “MF Up 25% in 3 day, progress is not a slow process over here,” he wrote. “Wait till you see my two new spin off shows. GLG GreenLightGang you know the vibes. BOOM.” What do you think of Reason saying that BMF has some of the “worst acting” on TV? Do you agree with him or not? What about him claiming that he’s still a big fan of the show? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Read More: Reason Claims No One From TDE Attended “Porches” Listening Party

[Via]

The post Reason Teases 50 Cent’s “BMF” Cast For “Worst Acting On Television” appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

“BMF” Viewership Has 50 Cent Teasing Spinoffs Again

by

The high viewership for season three of BMF has 50 Cent in the mood to tease new projects. “MF Up 25% in 3 day, progress is not a slow process over here. Wait till you see my two new spin off shows. GLG GreenLightGang you know the vibes. BOOM,” Fif wrote on Instagram. The Season 3 premiere brought in a million more viewers than its Season 2 counterpart. However, Fif did not reveal what the spinoffs would be about.

Elsewhere, STARZ also greenlit a fourth season for the show prior to the premiere of Season 3. “Fans can’t get enough of the history in the making that is BMF. We’re thrilled to start working on a new season that will continue bold storytelling of the legend of the Flenory brothers that has proven to resonate so deeply with our viewers,” STARZ president of original programming Kathryn Busby said.

Read More: 50 Cent & Lil Wayne Link Up After NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Face-Off

50 Cent Challenges Kai Cenat To Prove He’s Good Enough To Appear On Power

Meanwhile, Kai Cenat will have to prove himself talented enough for a role on Power after Fif finally responded to Cenat’s request to appear on the show. “We gotta work it out. Look, we gotta make sure you can play the part, though. Look, look, look! It got to look as if shit was expensive. You gotta be dead-ass serious. I want to see you knock something off,” Fif told Cenat during a recent FaceTime call while Cenat was streaming.

Cenat first asked Fif for a role on the long-running series after meeting the G-Unit mogul at an NBA game. “Then 50 pulled back up, looking directly at me. This n-gga literally puts his hand on my shoulder — ‘Yo brah, take a picture with my little mans real quick; he f-ck with you,’” Cenat claimed of the interaction at a recent Knicks-Bucks game. “I wasn’t in the moment of time of thinking that you were right there in front of me, but I should’ve asked you, ‘Would you let me on Power, 50?’ So I need everybody to get this video to 50,” Cenat added while recounting the meeting.

Read More: Boosie Badazz Addresses Lawsuit Backlash, Claims People Don’t Call 50 Cent A “Snitch” For Suing

[via]

The post “BMF” Viewership Has 50 Cent Teasing Spinoffs Again appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Reason Says He Thinks the ‘BMF’ Show Has ‘Worst Acting on Television’ But Loves It

by
REASON Reveals Features and More for New Album 'PORCHES'

50 Cent keeps a heater of a show. His hit series BMF has already been renewed for season 4, and one of the show’s watchers is TDE’s Reason.

Hitting X, Reason revealed he loved the show but that its acting is the “worst” on television.

“Bmf got the worst acting on television and I’m here for every second of it,” Reason said.

Hitting Instagram, Reason commented on a screenshot of his tweet and added more content: “The show HEAT!!! lol 50 got me tuned into every show he drop! Niggas just can’t act 😂”

STARZ has announced the renewal of its hit drama series “BMF” for a fourth season. The news arrives just before the highly anticipated season three premiere, set to debut on Friday, March 1, at midnight on the STARZ app and 8:00 PM ET/PT on STARZ in the U.S. and 9:00 PM ET in Canada. Production for the new season is scheduled to commence in spring in Atlanta, GA.

“BMF” has emerged as one of STARZ’s most successful series, steadily growing its audience season over season to an average of 10.6 million multiplatform views per episode.

“Fans can’t get enough of the history in the making that is BMF,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Programming for STARZ. “We’re thrilled to start working on a new season that will continue bold storytelling of the legend of the Flenory brothers that has proven to resonate so deeply with our viewers.” 

Season three stars Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Steve Harris, Kelly Hu, La La Anthony, Sydney Mitchell, and Laila D. Pruitt, with special guest appearances from Grammy winners Lil Baby and NE-YO, along with 2 Chainz, Saweetie, and Cynthia Bailey.

Executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Randy Huggins, and Heather Zuhlke, “BMF” promises to continue its gripping portrayal of crime and family drama. The series is produced by Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television production company in association with Lionsgate Television for STARZ.

The post Reason Says He Thinks the ‘BMF’ Show Has ‘Worst Acting on Television’ But Loves It first appeared on The Source.

The post Reason Says He Thinks the ‘BMF’ Show Has ‘Worst Acting on Television’ But Loves It appeared first on The Source.

Lil Meech Shares What Big Meech Thinks of How ‘BMF’ Portrays Him & Says Mo’Nique Is His “Favorite Person” To Work With

by
Lil Meech Shares What Big Meech Thinks of How ‘BMF’ Portrays Him

“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.

The post Lil Meech Shares What Big Meech Thinks of How ‘BMF’ Portrays Him & Says Mo’Nique Is His “Favorite Person” To Work With first appeared on The Source.

The post Lil Meech Shares What Big Meech Thinks of How ‘BMF’ Portrays Him & Says Mo’Nique Is His “Favorite Person” To Work With appeared first on The Source.

STARZ Renews ‘BMF’ for Season 4 Ahead of Season 3 Premiere

by
STARZ Renews 'BMF' for Season 4 Ahead of Season 3 Premiere

STARZ has announced the renewal of its hit drama series “BMF” for a fourth season. The news arrives just before the highly anticipated season three premiere, set to debut on Friday, March 1, at midnight on the STARZ app and 8:00 PM ET/PT on STARZ in the U.S. and 9:00 PM ET in Canada. Production for the new season is scheduled to commence in spring in Atlanta, GA.

“BMF” has emerged as one of STARZ’s most successful series, steadily growing its audience season over season to an average of 10.6 million multiplatform views per episode.

“Fans can’t get enough of the history in the making that is BMF,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Programming for STARZ. “We’re thrilled to start working on a new season that will continue bold storytelling of the legend of the Flenory brothers that has proven to resonate so deeply with our viewers.” 

Season three stars Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Steve Harris, Kelly Hu, La La Anthony, Sydney Mitchell, and Laila D. Pruitt, with special guest appearances from Grammy winners Lil Baby and NE-YO, along with 2 Chainz, Saweetie, and Cynthia Bailey.

Executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Randy Huggins, and Heather Zuhlke, “BMF” promises to continue its gripping portrayal of crime and family drama. The series is produced by Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television production company in association with Lionsgate Television for STARZ.

The post STARZ Renews ‘BMF’ for Season 4 Ahead of Season 3 Premiere first appeared on The Source.

The post STARZ Renews ‘BMF’ for Season 4 Ahead of Season 3 Premiere appeared first on The Source.

Lil Meech Breaks Silence On Big Meech’s Potential Early Prison Release

by

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.

Read More: Summer Walker’s Hourglass Figure Is Curvier Than Ever In Tight Denim Dress: Video

Lil Meech Provides Insight

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.

Read More: Jayda Cheaves Trolls Summer Walker For Reconciling With Lil Meech As Exes Appear Infatuated

The post Lil Meech Breaks Silence On Big Meech’s Potential Early Prison Release appeared first on HotNewHipHop.