BMF is a popular crime drama series that depicts the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family, a notorious drug trafficking and money laundering organization founded by brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory in the 1980s. The series, produced by 50 Cent, features many characters based on real-life figures who were involved with the BMF in one way or another. One of these characters is B-Mickie, played by Myles Truitt, who is a childhood friend of Big Meech and Southwest T and a loyal member of their crew, the 50 Boyz. But who is B-Mickie in real life and what happened to him? Here is everything you need to know about D Meeks, the real-life inspiration behind B-Mickie from BMF.
D Meeks: The Early Years
D Meeks, whose real name is Demetrius Meeks, grew up in Detroit, Michigan, in the same neighborhood as Big Meech and Southwest T. He was friends with them since they were kids and they attended the same high school. According to an interview with Vlad TV, D Meeks started selling drugs, mainly heroin, when he was 15 years old to make some extra money. He said he learned the ropes from his older brother, who was also a drug dealer. He also said he was influenced by the movie Scarface, which he watched with Big Meech and Southwest T.
D Meeks: The 50 Boyz
D Meeks joined forces with Big Meech and Southwest T to form the 50 Boyz, a crew of young drug dealers who operated in Detroit. The name 50 Boyz came from the fact that they sold heroin for $50 per gram, which was cheaper than the market price at the time. D Meeks said they started with three members and eventually expanded to 350 members who worked diligently in their job as drug dealers. He said they had a strict code of conduct and loyalty among themselves and they never snitched on each other. He also said they had a lot of respect and love for each other and they treated each other like family.
D Meeks: The BMF
D Meeks witnessed the birth of the BMF, which stands for Black Mafia Family, when Big Meech moved to Atlanta in the early 1990s and established his drug empire there. He said Big Meech invited him to move to Atlanta with him, but he declined because he wanted to stay in Detroit and take care of his family. He said he was proud of Big Meech’s success and he supported him from afar. He also said he visited him occasionally in Atlanta and he saw how big and powerful the BMF had become. He said Big Meech was living like a king and he had a lot of celebrities and influential people around him.
D Meeks: The Downfall
D Meeks also witnessed the downfall of the BMF, which happened in the mid-2000s when the federal authorities launched a massive investigation and crackdown on the organization. He said he was shocked and saddened by the news that Big Meech and Southwest T were arrested and sentenced to 30 years in prison for running a criminal enterprise that involved drug trafficking, money laundering, murder, extortion, and racketeering. He said he felt betrayed by some of the people who cooperated with the authorities and testified against them. He also said he felt sorry for their families and their children who had to suffer because of their actions.
D Meeks: The Present
D Meeks said he is still in touch with Big Meech and Southwest T and he considers them his brothers for life. He said he talks to them on the phone regularly and he visits them in prison whenever he can. He said he is happy that Southwest T was released from prison in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns and he hopes that Big Meech will also get out soon. He said he is proud of their legacy and their impact on the culture and he hopes that people will learn from their story.
D Meeks also shared his thoughts on the BMF series, which premiered in 2021 on Starz. He said he likes the show and he thinks it is accurate and authentic. He said he is honored that 50 Cent chose him to be one of the consultants for the show and he helped him with some of the details and facts about their lives. He also said he is impressed by Myles Truitt’s portrayal of B-Mickie, who is based on him. He said he thinks Truitt did a great job capturing his personality and his loyalty to Big Meech and Southwest T.
D Meeks said he is currently working on his own book and documentary, which will tell his side of the story and his perspective on the BMF saga. He said he wants to share his experiences and his lessons with the world and he hopes to inspire and educate the younger generation. He said he wants to show them that there is more to life than drugs and crime and that they can achieve their dreams without resorting to violence and illegal activities. He said he wants to be a positive role model and a mentor for the youth and he wants to give back to his community.
