Others include his popular and expanding Power franchise, an upcoming series detailing his fallout with former protégé/Compton rapper The Game, and a venture with Kenya Barris that is based on 50 Cent’s New York Times bestseller The 50th Law. Starz has called BMF “a story about love, kinship and capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream,” and it is the newest of many projects between Fiddy and the network. The Black Mafia Family reportedly made north of a quarter-billion dollars during its twenty-year run, and tales of its notorious flamboyance have influenced the lyrics of rappers such as Rick Ross and Young Jeezy. Founded in 1989 by Big Meech and his brother Terry a.k.a “Southwest T,” the organization eventually moved into the music industry and became involved in money laundering in addition to its flourishing drug trafficking business.
Lastly, the role of BMF head honcho Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory will be played by his own son, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr.īlack Mafia Family is based on the actual Detroit-based crime syndicate of the same. In addition, Lala Anthony, already known to Power fans as Lakeisha Grant, joins the BMF cast alongside other veteran actors like Michole Briana White and Russell Hornsby. Snoop Dogg is also going to be a part of the show. Both of those men made their names worldwide household brands, and I respect both of their grinds to success. However, Slim Shady won’t be the only hip-hop heavyweight to appear in the series. Big Meech: I wouldn’t have a problem with it as long as he’s good at his craft, especially if he’s as successful as Rick Ross and 50 Cent. Twitter Showers Kash Doll With Praise After She Bares It All During “BMF” Sex SceneĮminem has spent little time in front of the camera since his 2002 autobiographical flick 8 Mile he also made a quick cameo in The Interview seven years ago. 50 Cent Fed Up With Starz Over “BMF,” & Threatens to Buy Streaming Service