Big Meech: The Rise and Fall of a Drug Kingpin

"I used to think I was a kingpin. I was untouchable. But I was wrong."
Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory was born in Detroit in 1969. He co-founded the Black Mafia Family (BMF), a drug trafficking and money laundering organization that became one of the most powerful criminal empires in the United States.
BMF was known for its ruthless tactics and its vast network of distributors. It operated in multiple cities across the country, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York City. At the height of its power, BMF was distributing over 2,500 kilograms of cocaine per month.
Flenory was arrested in 2005 and sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2008. He was released in 2022 after serving 17 years of his sentence.
Flenory's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of the drug trade. He was a successful businessman with a loving family, but his pursuit of wealth and power led to his downfall.
"I made a lot of mistakes," Flenory said in an interview after his release. "I got caught up in the glamour of the drug game, and I thought I was invincible. But I was wrong."
"I'm grateful for the second chance I've been given," he added. "I'm going to use my experience to help others avoid the same mistakes I made."