Who is Demetrius Flenory Sr.? Big Meech's age, release date, son

Who is Demetrius Flenory Sr.? Big Meech's age, release date, son

Demetrius Flenory Sr. is best known to many as Big Meech. He is a drug dealer and businessman who gained public attention after being involved in a drug trafficking and money laundering organisation known as the Black Mafia Family (BMF). He was incarcerated for these crimes.

Big Meech
Big Meech is the co-founder of the Black Mafia Family (BMF). Photo: @southwest263, @lilmeechbmf (modified by author)
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Big Meech came into the limelight after it was disclosed he was the founder of BMF. The organisation is known for money laundering and trafficking of illegal substances. Discover more about his life and whereabouts.

Profile summary

Full nameDemetrius Edward Flenory Sr.
NicknameBig Meech
GenderMale
Date of birth21 June 1968
Age56 years old (as of 2024)
Place of birthCleveland, Ohio, United States of America
Current residenceOregon Prison, Oregon, United States of America
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityBlack-American
Zodiac signCancer
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height5 ft 8 in (172 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourBlack
Marital statusSingle
Baby mamaLatarra Eutsey
Children1
FatherCharles Flenory
Mother Lucille Flenory
Siblings2
ProfessionBusinessman

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Who is Big Meech?

Big Meech's real name is Demetrius Edward Flenory. He is a well-known drug dealer and businessman. He is the co-founder of BMF, an organisation known for money laundering and drug trafficking.

How old is Demetrius Flenory Sr?

As of 2024, Big Meech's age is 56 years old. He was born on June 21, 1968, and his Zodiac sign is Cancer.

Where is Big Meech from?

The BMF co-founder is from the United States of America, and his nationality is American. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He is currently serving a sentence in Oregon Prison, Oregon. Before his incarceration, he was based in Detroit, Michigan.

Who are Big Meech's parents?

The businessman was born to Charles and Lucille Flenory. Charles and Lucille are parents to two other children.

Big Meech's sister, Nicole Flenory, was born in 1974 in Dartmouth, Detroit. He also has a brother named Terry Flenory, alias Southwest T.

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Top 5 facts about Big Meech
Top 5 facts about Big Meech. Photo: @southwest263 (modified by author)
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When was Terry Flenory Jr born?

Big Meech's brother was born in Detroit, Michigan, on 10 January 1970. He is 54 years old as of 2024, and his Zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Is Terry Flenory still alive?

Contrary to online rumours, Terry Flenory is not dead; hence, Terry Flenory's funeral is untrue. He is alive and active on Instagram, sharing his pictures with family, friends, and colleagues.

Where is Terry Flenory now?

Terry Flenory, co-founder of the Black Mafia Family (BMF), is currently in home confinement after being released from federal prison in May 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns.

He had been sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2008 for drug trafficking, money laundering, and other charges, but his release came 18 years early on compassionate grounds. His official release date is set for 17 August 2025​.

What happened to Big Meech's sister Nicole?

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Nicole Flenory lives a private life with her husband, Steele, in Lincoln Park, Michigan. They share two children, Demetrius and Dillan Steele. Demetrius (born on 28 March 1993) is an entrepreneur and chef, while Dillan is a rapper and painter.

Career

Demetrius Edward "Big Meech" Flenory is widely known for money laundering and trafficking drugs across the United States. He started selling illegal substances on the streets of Detroit during his high school days.

He and Southwest T, his brother, were known as 50 Boyz. They trafficked and sold illegal substances together. By 2000, the brothers had established a large organisation overseeing multi-kilogram distribution sales of illegal and addictive substances in multiple American states.

The businessman established BMF Entertainment in the early 2000s. The firm was established as a record label for hip-hop music and a talent promotion agency. The record label handled many high-profile artists, including Trina, Diddy, Jay-Z, T.I., Young Jeezy, and Fabolous.

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BMF Entertainment acted as a front organisation for money laundering and the money generated from selling illegal substances. It was also an attempt to create a legitimate business and legal source of income. The brothers formally adopted the name Black Mafia Family.

In 2003, the Flenory brothers feuded and went separate ways. Southwest T relocated to Los Angeles to head his organisation, while Big Meech remained in Atlanta. The latter expressed worry that his brother's partying and flamboyant lifestyle would unearth their illegal operations.

When did Big Meech go to jail?

Big Meech and his brother got arrested in 2005. How many years did Big Meech get? Each of the brothers was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in September 2008.

The government had 900 pages of typed transcripts of wiretapped conversations from Terry's phone by the time charges were filed against the Flenory brothers. The brothers pleaded guilty to running a continuing criminal enterprise in November 2007.

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On 5th May 2020, Southwest T was granted a compassionate release due to health ailments. As a result, he was released to home confinement. Big Meech sought his release under the same guidelines but was denied. He is still serving his term at Oregon Prison in Oregon.

The businessman adopted the name Big Herm while serving his term. He also earned his GED and took health awareness, parenting, and money management classes. He also rebranded BMF into a community-building organisation.

When does Big Meech get out?

As reported by The Detroit News, Demetrius Flenory Sr.'s release date is anticipated to be in 2025. His attorney, Brittany K. Barnett, petitioned for his release, arguing that Flenory deserves an earlier release under U.S. sentencing guidelines.

He cites his exemplary conduct in prison, including educational achievements and a clean disciplinary record since 2021. Approximately a month following Barnett's petition, a judge in Michigan announced that Flenory Sr. would be released in 2025.

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Initially, he was set for release in 2031. His jail term was reduced from 360 months to 324 months by a United States district judge who determined that he was qualified for a term reduction due to changes in sentencing rules.

How rich was Big Meech?

Before his arrest, Big Meech's net worth was $100 million. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the businessman is now worth about $500 thousand.

How is Big Meech still rich? It is believed that the drug trafficker hid some assets and money from the authorities when he was arrested and subsequently jailed.

Is Big Meech married?

The businessman is believed to be single. It remains unconfirmed whether he has ever married anyone. However, he was in a relationship with Demetrius Flenory Jr's mother, Latarra Eutsey. He was also rumoured to have dated Sabrina Peterson.

How many kids does Big Meech have?

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The businessman has one confirmed child, Demetrius "Lil Meech" Flenory Jr. His mother is Latarra Eutsey, a real estate specialist working for Real Property Executives, LLC, in Plantation, Florida.

Lil Meech was born on 22nd August 2000 in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. He is a young American rapper, actor, and producer.

He has released several hit songs, including Spooky SZN, Ptap Life, and Manifesto. Demetrius is best known for playing his father's character in the BFM (Black Mafia Family) television series.

The series follows the story of his father, a prominent figure in the Detroit drug trade. It dramatically portrays their family's rise and fall within the criminal underworld.

There are speculations that Big Meech has other children. Big Meech's kids (unconfirmed) include Manessa Mia Hussey, Demetria Edwadior Jackson Flenory, Demetria Flenory, Queen Trudy, and Neeka Flenory.

How tall is Big Meech?

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The businessman is 5 feet 8 inches (172 centimetres) tall and weighs about 165 pounds (75 kilograms). He has black hair and eyes.

Where is Big Meech now?

Big Meech is currently serving a prison sentence in Sheridan, Oregon. Following a recent legal filing by his attorney, Brittany K. Barnett, he may be released from prison as early as 2025.

Who is Omari McCree?

Omari McCree was a member of the Black Mafia Family. He became an informant for federal authorities, leading to BMF leaders' downfall. Due to his cooperation with federal authorities, Omari McCree received a reduced sentence and was released on parole in 2010 after serving less than five years of a 15-year sentence.

Fast facts

  • Robery Downey Jr. is his favourite actor, and Neymar is his best sportsman.
  • Driving is one of his hobbies.
  • He loves wearing funky clothes like rappers and loves tattoos.
  • He has multiple tattoos on his body.

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Big Meech is known as the man behind the Black Mafia Family (BMF), a former drug trafficking and money laundering firm. He is serving his sentence in Oregon Prison and is set for release in 2025.

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