In a development that has attracted considerable attention from those following the Black Mafia Family (BMF) saga, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, co-founder of the notorious drug trafficking and money laundering organization, has released from federal prison. After nearly two decades behind bars, Flenory was transferred to community custody on October 15, 2024, marking an important step toward full release, scheduled for October 27. January 2026.
Big Meech, as he was widely known, along with his brother Terry Lee “Southwest Tee” Flenory, built BMF into a powerful criminal enterprise in the early 2000s, establishing connections from Los Angeles to Mexican drug cartels. Not only did the organization dominate the cocaine trade across the United States, but it also ventured into the hip-hop industry with BMF Entertainment, which served as a front for its illegal activities. .
BMF’s downfall occurred in 2005 when a large-scale DEA operation resulted in the arrest of Big Meech along with more than a hundred associates. Convicted of drug trafficking and money laundering, Flenory was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2008. However, recent legal efforts by his attorney, Brittany K. Barnett, were successful in reducing the sentence gave him more than two and a half years, creating conditions for him to be transferred to a competent agency. halfway home and signals the beginning of his reintegration into society.
News of Big Meech’s move to community quarantine sparked widespread reaction on social media, with many expressing support for his release. “Liberate the real. Keep the fakes,” one social media user wrote, reflecting the relief and anticipation of his supporters as he transitioned back to civilian life.
Flenory’s attorney expressed excitement at the development, highlighting his personal growth during his time in prison. “He has used this time to focus on self-improvement and now the path is open for him to start again,” she said, hinting at new opportunities for Big Meech, a character associated with both crime and cultural narratives.
This release comes at a time when the story of the BMF continues to attract public interest, primarily through its depiction in the television series BMF, in which Flenory’s son, Demetrius Flenory Jr. , plays his father. The series has kept the BMF legacy alive and blends real life with fiction, giving viewers a deeper look into the life leading up to Big Meech’s imprisonment and part of his return to freedom. he.
