Demetrius Flenory is an infamous American drug dealer who is best known as Big Meech. He is the co-founder of Black Mafia Family, which is notoriously known as the largest drug trafficking organization in the US.
Generating $270 million in illicit profit, Big Meech listed himself as one of the notorious millionaires with an estimated net worth of $100 million!
Early Life
Big Meech came from Detroit, Michigan, where the former FBI informant and drug dealer Richard Wershe Jr. was born! His real name is Demetrius Edward Flenory.
Demetrius Flenory has a younger brother named Terry P.O. Lee Flenory. The two brothers began drug-dealing at an early age. They first sold 50 bags of c0caine on the streets of Detroit.
In the 1980s, one gram of c0caine was sold for $600! The price fall-down in the mid-1990s though, the Black Mafia Family grossed a lot of money.
Big Meech aka Demetrius Flenory completed his high school session at a local high school. Later, he involved himself in drug dealing.
In 1989, Big Meech and his brother, Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, established the Black Mafia Family (BMF) for money laundering and drug trafficking.
Career
In the 1980s, Big Meech began selling c0caine. He and his brother started their drug-dealing activity on the Detroit streets. They initiated their business selling 50 bags of c0caine.
Two decades later, the Flenory brothers established many c0caine distribution centers in various states of the US. Their main c0caine distribution center was located in Atlanta.
In 1989, Big Meech and his brother founded the largest drug trafficking organization of c0caine in the US. They named the Black Mafia Family of this organization. Besides, the Mafia brothers employed 500 people in this organization.
In return, The Black Mafia Family grossed $270 million in illicit profits!
Within a short time, Big Meech created a direct link to Mexican drug cartels. Later, he distributed thousands of kilograms of c0caine through the BMF in dozens of US cities. Terry “Southwest T” Flenory operated drugs in Los Angeles whereas Big Meech took control in Atlanta.
Apart from drug dealing, the Black Mafia Family extended its operations entering the hip-hop industry. Big Meech established a record label under BMF intending money laundering.
However, both the mafia brothers were sentenced to prison for 30 years in 2005. The era of the Black Mafia Family ended.
Big Meech Net Worth:
As of this writing, Big Meech aka Demetrius Flenory is estimated to have a net worth of $100 million. Credit goes to his organization, the Black Mafia Family (BMF), which accumulated a total illicit profit of $270 million.
How does Big Meech make money?
Big Meech earned most of his fortune through drug trafficking. He was the founding member of the Black Mafia Family.
While studying in high school, Big Meech and his younger brother began drug dealing selling 50 bags of c0caine on the streets of Detroit.
In the 1980s, one gram of c0caine went for $600. Thus, the two brothers decided to make multi-million through this illegal business.
Big Meech had a direct link to the Mexican drug cartels. He had sources and investments to establish something big. Within a decade, Big Meech launched the largest drug trafficking organization in the US for three intentions —
- Drug Trafficking
- Money Laundering
- To show the legal source of income
Thus, all of Big Meech’s income was listed through the Big Mafia Family. The BMF gained the attention of numerous magazines like “The Come Up”, “S.M.A.C.K”, and so on.
Personal Life
Big Meech was born in a very poor family. The financial condition of the family was so poor that Big Meech and his brother had to choose the path of illegal means.
Apart from a younger brother, Big Meech had a sister. Though Big Meech hardly shared his relationships or girlfriend, he was seen dating Sabrina Peterson.
What is Big Meech doing now?
In 2005, Big Meech was arrested and received 30 years of imprisonment. He is still spending his days behind the jail.
However, the judge has recently reduced three years of imprisonment. Therefore, Big Meech will be released in 2028.
Big Meech: At a Glance
| Real Name | Demetrius Flenory |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 21 June 1968 |
| Birth Place | Detroit, Michigan |
| Height | 1.74 m |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Children | N/A |
| Profession | Drug Dealer, Record Label Owner |
| Nationality | American |
| Net Worth | $100 million |
Source
- https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=3277586#:~:text=According%20to%20figures%20from%20The,%24200%20by%20the%20mid%2D1990s. — ABC news on cheap c0caine in the US.
