“BIG MEECH”

By: Zack Zielonka

Real name Demetrius Flenory

Born in Detroit

Started a gang called Black Mafia Family

Started it with his brother Terry

Started selling cocaine in high school at 15

BACKGROUND

No past convictions

In November 2007, Big Meech plead guilty to running a continuing criminal enterprise.

In September 2008, Big Meech was sentenced to 30 years in prison for running a nationwide cocaine-trafficking ring, which lasted from 2000 to 2005.

CRIMES

Big Meech ran one of the biggest criminal enterprises in US history.

He was the reason a lot of Atlanta rappers got their start.

SIGNIFICANCE

Big Meech is still in jail serving his 30 year sentence. (FREE MEECH)

BMF or Black Mafia Family is no longer a running gang.

NOW