Nicole Flenory: All you should know about Big Meech’s little sister
Nicole Flenory is an American interior designer and decorator best known as Big Meech’s younger sister. Big Meech is widely recognized as the co-founder of the money laundering and drug trafficking organization Black Mafia Family (BMF) with his brother Terry Lee. Was Nicole involved in the criminal activities of her infamous brothers?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Nicole Flenory’s profile summary
- What is Nicole Flenory known for?
- Who plays Nicole Flenory in BMF?
- Did Nicole really name her son Demetrius?
- How many kids did Charles Flenory have?
Key takeaways
- Nicole Flenory is the youngest sister of the drug kingpins Big Meech and Terry Lee Flenory, the founders of the criminal organization, Black Mafia Family (BMF).
- She rose to fame following her portrayal in the Starz series BMF by Laila Pruitt.
- Nicole was not involved the operations of BMF and was reportedly estranged from her brothers because of it.
- She is married to her husband Steele and the couple has two sons.
Nicole Flenory’s profile summary
Full name | Nicole Flenory |
Nickname | Nicole |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | 18 October 1974 |
Age | 50 years (2025) |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
Current residence | Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | African-American |
Religion | Christianity |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Dark brown |
Sexuality | Straight |
Marital status | Married |
Husband | Mr. Steele |
Children | 2 |
Parents | Charles and Lucille Flenory |
Siblings | 2 |
Profession | Interior decorator, designer, producer |
Famous for | Being Big Meech and Terry Lee's sister |
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What is Nicole Flenory known for?
Nicole Flenory is known as the younger sister of Demetrius “Big Meech” and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, founders of the Black Mafia Family (BMF). The organization gained fame for its drug trafficking and money laundering operations across the United States.
She gained attention after being portrayed in the Starz series BMF by actress Laila Pruitt. Nicole keeps a private life, focusing on her family and occasionally sharing personal reflections on social media.
What is Nicole Flenory's age?
Big Meech's sister is 50 years as of 2025. She was born on 18 October 1974 in Dartmouth Street, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Her zodiac sign is Libra.
How old is Nicole in BMF?
In the early seasons of BMF, Nicole is depicted as a teenager, roughly between 14 to 16 years old. The series timeline is set in the 1980s.
Did Meech's sister go to college?
Nicole Flenory's educational background is unknown. She has not shared whether she graduated highschool and went to college.
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Who are Nicole Flenory’s parents?
The designer was raised by Charles and Lucille Flenory, her parents. Charles was a carpenter, guitarist and songwriter best known for composing the Campbell Brothers’ hit song Jump for Joy.
The 1977 Recording Institute of Detroit graduate bagged a Billboard Platinum Award for designing and constructing the Platinum Sound Studio facilities in Atlanta, Georgia.
In 2014, the celebrity dad was inducted into the Sacred Steel Hall of Fame in Ohio, USA. Sadly, he died on 8 July 2017 at the age of 69. Nicole’s mother, Lucille, markets and sells Building More Families (BMF) branded merchandise, including accessories and apparel.
Nicole Flenory’s siblings
Flenory and her elder brothers, Demetrius Edward (Big Meech) and Terry Lee (Southwest Tee), had a rough childhood as their parents were financially handicapped. They spent many nights without gas and electricity and had to go on the street to raise rent.
Sometimes, they went to school with torn shoes, wearing the same clothes every day. The situation prompted her brothers to start selling drugs while in high school. In an interview with All-Hip-Hop, Big Meech once revealed the reason why they chose this life of crime, saying:
We had 30 days to come up with $7,500, or we would be put out in the street. My brother and I had to find a way to make some fast money, so we hit the streets and came up without having to rob and kill someone. It was supply and demand, simple as that.
Who is Nicole Flenory’s husband?
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Nicole is married to Steele. Although details about their marriage remain a mystery, it is believed that the couple has been married for close to three decades.
Does Big Meech's sister have kids?
Nicole Flenory’s children are two sons, Demetrius and Dillan Steele. She shares them with her husband. Demetrius is an entrepreneur and chef, while Dillan is a rapper and painter.
When did Nicole Flenory have her first child?
Nicole Flenory's son, Demetrius was born on 28 March 1993. She was 18 years old at the time.
How rich is Nicole Flenory?
Nicole Flenory’s net worth is unknown. She earns her money from her career as an interior designer and decorator.
Where is Nicole Flenory now?
Terry Lee Flenory’s sister, Nicole, lives with her family in Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA. While she prefers keeping details about her personal life under wraps, she occasionally shares snapshots on social media. Nicole Flenory's Instagram boasts 60.4k followers at the time of writing.
What happened to the Flenory brothers?
Founded in 1985, the Black Mafia Family had established drug distribution throughout the USA by 2000. Unfortunately, Big Meech and Terry had a falling out in 2003. This led to Terry relocating to Los Angeles to head his organization while the former remained in Atlanta.
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During this period, Terry expressed worry that Big Meech's partying and flamboyant lifestyle would unearth their illegal operations. Eventually, the brothers were arrested and pleaded guilty to running a criminal enterprise.
In 2008, Southwest Tee and Big Meech were each sentenced to 30 years in prison. Demetrius was scheduled for release on 5 May 2028. However, he got out in mid-October 2024 to serve the remainder of his sentence at a halfway house in Miami.
Terry on the other hand, was released to home arrest on 5 May 2020 after being granted compassionate release due to a medical condition.
Who plays Nicole Flenory in BMF?
Young Nicole was portrayed by the budding actress Laila D. Pruitt. BMF is an American crime drama television series created by Randy Huggins and produced by hip-hop star and actor 50 Cent.
The show, which premiered on 26 September 2021, narrates how the Flenory brothers birthed one of the most famous crime families in history. Terry’s business acumen, Big Meech’s charismatic leadership and their belief in family loyalty would be the foundation of their partnership.
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In the series, Demetrius Flenory Jr (Lil Meech) played the role of his dad, Big Meech. The Haitian-American on-screen star Da’Vinchi portrays Terry Lee Flenory.
Did Nicole really name her son Demetrius?
Yes, Nicole named her first son, Demetrius after her big brother, Demetrius Edward famously known as Big Meech.
How many kids did Charles Flenory have?
He was a father to three children, Demetrius (Big Meech), Terry (Southwest T) and Nicole Flenory.
Nicole Flenory, Big Meech’s and Terry Lee’s sister, gained notoriety after being portrayed in the BMF series. The celebrity sibling refused to be part of her brother’s criminal organization and has maintained solid Christian convictions since her teenage years.
Briefly published lesser-known facts about Big Meech's brother, Terry Lee Flenory. The siblings formed the Black Mafia Family business, which was one of the most notorious narcotics networks operating between Mexico and the US.
Terry managed the Los Angeles hub, receiving incoming shipments from Mexico, while Big Meech handled the Atlanta hub, which was all about distribution activities. Read on to find out how the American criminal law system discovered their illegal dealings and their punishment.
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