Yesterday (October 24), GloRilla added fuel to the fire by posting a series of photos (viewable here) with BMF actor Da’Vinchi and a pronounced baby bump. “[I] was so sick of hiding & sucking my stomach in lol,” read the caption (which has since been updated).
Fans immediately accused the images of being fakes. Now, GloRilla has clapped back on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Why would I be wearing a Halloween outfit dis early? Be fr.”
However, GloRilla laughing off supporters shock wasn’t exactly the flat-out denial they were looking for. The other probable answer to explain away this baby bump is GloRilla could be set to make a guest appearance in the show as Da’Vinchi’s love interest.
Another indication of that GloRilla is not actually carrying a child is a statement she made on Out Of Context hosted by Charlamagne Tha God. Earlier this month, GloRilla confessed that although she wanted to be mom, she would choose surrogacy as her path when the time came.
“I do want to have kids, but not my own kids,” she said. “I want to do a surrogate. I want somebody else to have my baby. To have my DNA, but I don’t want to have it.”
She then detailed what went into her decision, saying: “I just don’t want to actually have a baby… All my friends have kids, and they’re restricted a lot when they’re pregnant. I’m like, ‘Nah, I don’t want to go through that.”
Da’Vinchi, a name that resonates with fans of contemporary television, has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry. As of 2023, this talented actor’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, according to BuzzLearn, a testament to his success and popularity. But what’s the story behind these figures, and how did Da’Vinchi climb the ladder of success in Hollywood?
Born on October 10, 1995, in the United States, Da’Vinchi, whose real name is Abraham D. Juste, embarked on his acting journey with a debut in an episode of Jessica Jones. This initial step into the world of acting paved the way for more significant opportunities. His sun sign being Libra, Da’Vinchi embodies the balance and charm often associated with this zodiac, traits that have undoubtedly contributed to his on-screen presence.
BOULDER, CO – SEPTEMBER 30: DaVinchi walks on the field before a game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the USC Trojans at Folsom Field on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Da’Vinchi’s breakthrough came with his portrayal of Darnell Hayes in the popular TV series All American. His performance not only won him critical acclaim but also a devoted fan base. Following this, he appeared in eight episodes of Grown-ish between 2018 and 2019, further solidifying his position in the industry. His role selection demonstrates a keen eye for characters that resonate with audiences, a skill that has been instrumental in his career growth.
Da’Vinchi’s Net Worth: A Reflection Of Talent & Hard Work
With a net worth estimated between $1 million to $5 million, Da’Vinchi stands as a shining example of how talent, when combined with dedication, can lead to substantial financial success. This net worth is a culmination of his earnings from his primary career as a TV actor. While the exact details of his earnings per project are not publicly disclosed, it’s evident that his roles in high-profile shows have been financially rewarding.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Demetrius Flenory Jr, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Da’Vinchi attend the BMF Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere Event on January 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for STARZ)
One of Da’Vinchi’s most notable roles is in the series BMF (Black Mafia Family). This role not only contributed to his net worth but also to his reputation as a versatile and compelling actor. The series, which delves into the world of crime and brotherhood, allowed Da’Vinchi to showcase his range and depth as an actor, further elevating his status in the entertainment industry.
Beyond Acting: Other Ventures & Endorsements
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JULY 17: Da’Vinchi attends Launch of Actors & Athletes: Unions for Democracy at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills on July 17, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
While acting remains Da’Vinchi’s primary source of income, like many actors, he may also engage in other ventures such as endorsements, sponsorships, and possibly even behind-the-scenes roles in production or direction. These additional ventures, although not as publicized as his acting roles, likely contribute to his overall net worth.
At just 28 years old, Da’Vinchi’s career is on a promising trajectory. With his proven talent and a growing list of impressive roles, his net worth is likely to increase in the coming years. Fans and critics alike are eager to see what the future holds for this talented actor, whether it be in television, film, or other creative endeavors.
Conclusion
Da’Vinchi’s journey from a debut role in “Jessica Jones” to a net worth of around $1 million is a story of perseverance, talent, and strategic career choices. His performances in “All American,” “Grown-ish,” and “BMF” have not only earned him financial success but also critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. As he continues to navigate the world of acting, Da’Vinchi’s net worth is a reflection of his hard work and the bright future that lies ahead.
He’s sitting atop a mountain of successes, but Lil Baby makes sure to take time for his community. Hip Hop is plagued with allegations of being only focused on materialistic gain. While some of that may be true, the culture regularly supports initiatives to help those in need.
La La Anthony and Da’Vinchi visited The Jason Lee Show, where they discussed working together or BMF and facing off against dating rumors. Also, while there, Lee brought up Lil Baby, and Anthony took a moment to acknowledge the community work the rapper does behind the scenes.
“I wanna say something about Lil Baby,” Anthony began. “I have a prison reform group, and he came, and he talked to the kids at Rikers Island in my prison reform group. The day his album dropped. I thought that was so special that he did that the day his album dropped.”
She continued: “He loves to give back.”
Lee admitted that he doesn’t listen to much of the newer generation of Rap. However, he’s a big fan of Baby “because of how he gives back to the community.”
Anthony added, “Absolutely. And he really showed up for the kids.”
As those kind words circulate online, Baby is fresh off a Saturday Night Live performance. Over the weekend, he took to the sketch comedy show’s stage to give a rendition of “Forever” and “California Breeze.” The episode featured host Michael B. Jordan whose appearance sparked conversations of its own after he seemingly cracked jokes about his breakup with Lori Harvey.
Check out the exclusive clip of La La Anthony and Da’Vinchi on The Jason Lee Show above. If you missed it, you could also watch Lil Baby’s SNL performances below.
Over thirteen months have passed since the Season 1 finale of BMF aired at the tail-end of 2021. The Starz original crime drama follows the rise, as well as the eventual downfall, of the infamous Black Mafia Family. Executive produced by Power mogul 50 Cent, BMF offers a dramatized account of Demetrius “Big Meech” and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory’s exploits as the founding members of one of the most notorious African American crime families in the history of the United States. What’s more, Big Meech’s own son — Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. — was cast in the lead role as his father, and rising actor Da’Vinchi portrayed Southwest T.
Together, Lil Meech and Da’Vinchi brought BMF’s story to light in a captivating way. While it wasn’t without its faults, BMF’s first season brought in an average of 0.379 million viewers per episode. The Season 1 finale featured the long-awaited showdown between Meech and fan-favorite villain Lamar Silas (portrayed by Eric Kofi-Abrefa), and it didn’t disappoint. BMF’s inaugural season finale brought in over half a million viewers on its own, and it set the stage for an even more exciting second season.
After a long wait and a myriad of updates amid 50 Cent and Starz’s ongoing beef, BMF is finally back. The Season 2 premiere aired on Friday, January 6, and it wasted no time setting up the show’s latest story arc. Without a doubt, a lot went down in the Solvan “Slick” Naim-directed episode. For a recap of all the new characters and plot twists featured in the 52-minute premiere, keep scrolling down. However, be warned: beyond this point, there are plenty of spoilers ahead.
Here’s Everything That Happened In BMF Episode 201: “Family Dinner”
Titled “Family Dinner,” BMF’s Season 2 opener is thematically centered around communal family moments. Whereas Season 1 kicked off with a flash-forward of Meech, the sophomoric outing begins with a flash-forward of T. After a written quote about family dinners fades away, T brings his crew together for a meal in St. Louis. According to T, Meech has already been arrested. Still, Southwest T is confident that he’ll evade the feds because he thinks he’s smarter than his brother. However, everything comes crashing down during T’s family dinner when officers storm his house. T is arrested by an aged-up Detective Bryant (portrayed by Steve Harri), and Leslie Jones makes a comedic cameo as Bryant’s partner.
Then, the show cuts back to the late 1980s. Meech prepares to smuggle product from Las Vegas back to Detroit. Before leaving Sin City, Meech quickly crosses paths with Rick “Freeway” Ross and Shower Posse’s Christopher Coke. After evading a potential arrest, Meech makes it back to Detroit safely.
Once back in Detroit, viewers are reunited with the younger version of Southwest T. In a nod back to Meech and T’s rift at Season 1’s conclusion, T takes his driver’s test. Despite a potential setback, he earns his license and prepares to go into business with his father. Later on in the episode, his child and baby’s mother (portrayed by Sydney Mitchell) return to Detroit. However, due to his growing crush on LaLa Anthony’s character Markaisha Taylor, he remains detached from his former love interest.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Da’Vinchi attends the red carpet premiere of Starz “BMF” Season 2 at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 05, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
Elsewhere, the Flenory patriarch (portrayed by Russell Hornsby) links up with his wife (portrayed by Michole Briana White). Their relationship is still on the rocks because the family continues to struggle financially. Nevertheless, they refuse to accept monetary assistance from Meech. Thus, their familial ties are strained. For instance, tension boils over when the mother slaps her daughter, Nicole (portrayed by Laila Pruitt).
Drama quickly unfolds at the school’s basketball game. Both Meech and T attend the game and cross each other’s paths, but they still aren’t on good terms. Shockingly, one of the game’s attendees murders the team’s coach in cold blood over a payment dispute. The show eventually introduces the shooter as K-9 (portrayed by Rayan Lawrence), Meech’s volatile new connect. Apparently, Meech’s trip from Vegas to Detroit was part of K-9’s screening to see whether he could count on Meech. While being further vetted by K-9, Big L (portrayed by Walnette Marie Santiago) makes an appearance. She tells K-9 that she wouldn’t do business with Meech, causing K-9 to reconsider working with him, as well.
Amidst Meech and T’s growing drama, Detective Bryant embarks on a new path of his own. In contrast to his role as a dirty cop in Season 1, Bryant is now fully committed to arresting Meech. Furthermore, Bryant now has custody of his son, but that side plot takes a backseat to his efforts against Meech. In an early episode debrief, his supervisor reminds him that Kato and Lamar Silas’ murders need to be solved. As a result, she assigns him a new partner, Detective Veronica Jin (portrayed by Kelly Hu).
Kelly Hu, Steve Harris, Michole Briana White, Sydney Mitchell at the season 2 premiere of “BMF” held at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Together, they work to sniff out the 50 Boys and prevent additional street violence. In a surprising demonstration of her grit, Detective Jin hits Dink (portrayed by actor/rapper JVSUN) with her car. They arrest him, and Bryant clearly gains respect for his new partner. As a result, he brings her to a heavily policed hospital and shows her Lamar Silas is still alive. The Season 1 villain has been detained and renamed by authorities, but he remains in a coma. After that insane reveal, the show jumps back to Meech and B-Mickie (portrayed by Myles Truitt).
Despite enduring a major setback with Dink’s arrest, Meech still doubles down on his attempt to work with K-9. His new mentor, and potential future adversary, agrees to bring Meech into his business. Without hesitation, he assigns Meech 20 bricks. However, before Meech can even celebrate the win, K-9 warns Meech to never be late with his money. In fact, he casually informs Meech he wouldn’t hesitate to kill him and his brother over a late payment. Then, K-9 delivers the Season 2 premiere’s second jaw-dropper. After presenting his team with gifts of jewelry, K-9 gives Meech a box bigger than everyone else’s. Surprisingly, the box contains Big L’s mouth, completely detached from her body. Earlier, K-9 and Big L seemed like close friends, so this is just a small example of his treachery.
Regardless, Meech is blinded by ambition, so he continues to push forward with his new product. He makes one last attempt to recruit T back to drug dealing, but his brother doesn’t budge. After a tense fight, they go their separate ways and prepare for two very different types of family dinners.
ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 13: Demetrius “Meech” Flenory Jr., and Terry Flenory attend the BMF Season 2 exclusive Detroit screening at Emagine Royal Oak on December 13, 2022 in Royal Oak, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for Starz)
T eats a big meal with his family for their anticlimactic Sunday dinner. Contrarily, Meech eats takeout with his soldiers inside their crew’s headquarters. Meech deads the 50 Boys moniker that he and T used throughout the first season and officially rebrands his crew as the Black Mafia Family.
Although Meech’s call to “pledge allegiance to the Black Mafia Family” could’ve been a satisfying conclusion, the premiere keeps going. After the Flenory family dinner, T overhears his mother and girlfriend’s strategy to get him out of the streets. He confronts them about it, and he immediately loses trust in his entire family. While he may not yet realize it, Meech also can’t trust the people around him. His newly confirmed right-hand man, B-Mickie, is unfortunately still working as an informant for Detective Bryant.
With drama slowly unfolding for the Flenory brothers, “Family Dinner” closes out with its third and final gut punch. In the final moments of the Season 2 premiere, Lamar awakens from his coma, undoubtedly spelling trouble for Meech and T.
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 23: Eric Kofi-Abrefa attends STARZ Series “BMF” World Premiere at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on September 23, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)
The next episode of BMF airs on Starz on Friday, January 13. Let us know how you felt about the Season 2 premiere in the comment section, and stay tuned to HNHH for more BMF recaps.
