Black Mafia Family’s Big Meech Released After 20 Years in Prison, Reports Say
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Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, the notorious co-founder of the Black Mafia Family (BMF), has reportedly been released from prison after serving nearly 20 years of his 30-year sentence. The news of his release was first reported by entertainment news outlet The Jasmine Brand. Big Meech was convicted in 2008 for his role in leading one of the largest drug trafficking networks in the United States and for conspiring to launder money from the operation.
The Rise of the Black Mafia Family
Big Meech, along with his brother Terry Lee “Southwest Tee” Flenory, founded the Black Mafia Family in the late 1980s. The organization originated in Southwest Detroit, where the brothers started small by selling $50 bags of cocaine during their high school years. As their enterprise grew, so did their ambitions. By the 1990s, the Black Mafia Family had expanded significantly, distributing cocaine across the United States. Their network reportedly brought in nearly $270 million through drug distribution and laundering the proceeds.
Demetrious Flenory aka Big Meech has been released from prison!! pic.twitter.com/CcjaNxQd4P
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) October 16, 2024
During its peak in the early 2000s, the Black Mafia Family had built a reputation as one of the most prominent drug trafficking organizations in the country, with ties to Mexican drug cartels. The brothers strategically used their connections and influence to dominate the drug trade in multiple states. To launder the money from their illegal activities, the Flenory brothers created BMF Entertainment, a music label that became a front for their criminal enterprise. BMF Entertainment produced hip-hop music and worked with several prominent artists, further cementing the family’s influence in both the drug and entertainment worlds.
The Fall of the Black Mafia Family
The Black Mafia Family’s reign came to an end in 2008, when the FBI dismantled the organization in a massive nationwide sting operation. Both Big Meech and Southwest Tee were arrested and sentenced to 30 years in prison for operating a criminal enterprise and laundering money. Their network, which spanned across multiple states, was shut down, marking the end of one of the largest drug trafficking operations in U.S. history.
WELCOME BACK #BIGMEECH #LEGEND
— Boosie BadAzz (@BOOSIEOFFICIAL) October 16, 2024
Big Meech’s Prison Sentence
Big Meech was originally scheduled for release in 2028, but in 2024, The Detroit News reported that his sentence had been reduced by three years, potentially allowing for an early release in 2025. However, as recent reports suggest, his release came even earlier than expected, with news outlets stating that Big Meech is now a free man after serving around 20 years of his sentence.
His release has garnered significant attention, given his infamous legacy within both the criminal underworld and the entertainment industry. Over the years, Big Meech has maintained a level of influence through pop culture, with numerous references in hip-hop music and even a television series, BMF
me at big meech welcome home party. pic.twitter.com/5wsVXp0zOQ
— dom. (@McDomalds) October 16, 2024
Big Meech’s story is one of both infamy and influence. He and his brother turned a small-time drug operation into a sprawling empire that not only dominated the U.S. drug trade but also made a lasting impact on the hip-hop industry. While his criminal activities have left a controversial legacy, Big Meech’s release from prison will likely spark renewed interest in his life, the Black Mafia Family, and their far-reaching impact on both crime and culture in America.
With his early release, many are curious about what Big Meech’s next steps will be, especially given the ongoing attention surrounding his life and the enduring legacy of the Black Mafia Family.
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