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The name Southwest T is not new to many people. It is the nickname Terry Lee Flenory uses. Terry is best known as the co-founder of the Black Mafia Family (BMF). He co-founded BMF with his biological brother, Demetrius Flenory Sr., alias Big Meech. The activities the Flenory brothers engaged in landed them in trouble with the law. Where is Big Meech's brother today?
Terry Flenory with his mother and with his son. Photo: @southwest263 (modified by author)Terry Lee Flenory co-established the Black Mafia Family (BMF) with his brother Demetrius Flenory Sr., alias Big Meech, in 1985. The organisation was involved in money laundering and trafficking of illegal substances. The law eventually caught up with the siblings. Find out where Big Meech's brother is today.
| Full name | Terry Lee Flenory |
| Nickname | Southwest T |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 10 January 1970 |
| Age | 50 years (as of 2024) |
| Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan, United States of America |
| Current residence | Detroit, Michigan, United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 220lb (100kg) |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Marital status | Single |
| Partner | Tonesa Welch |
| Children | 1 |
| Mother | Lucille |
| Father | Charles |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Profession | Businessman and music executive |
| Southwest T's Instagram | @southwest263 |
Terry Lee Flenory, alias Southwest T, is an American businessman and music executive. He is the co-founder of Black Mafia Family (BMF) and BMF Entertainment. The latter is a music label, while BMF is an organisation known for illegal activities.
Yes, the businessman and music executive is alive as of 2024. Terry Lee Flenory's age is 54 years as of 2024. He was born on 10 January 1970, and his Zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Contrary to the online speculations that Southwest T died, he is still alive. He is active on Instagram, where he shares his pictures with family members, friends, and colleagues.
Top-5 facts about Terry Flenory. Photo: @southwest263 (modified by author)The record label co-founder was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. His nationality is American, and his ethnicity is African-American.
Terry Lee Flenory’s father is Charles, while his mother is Lucille. He was raised alongside two siblings: a brother, Demetrius Edward Flenory Sr., and a sister, Nicole Flenory.
Demetrius is best known by his nickname, Big Meech. Terry Lee Flenory's sister, Nicole, was born in 1974 in Dartmouth, Detroit.
Nicole, Big Meech and Terry were raised in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. Unlike her brothers, Nicole largely maintained and continues to maintain a low profile.
Southwest T and his brother Big Meech are well known for money laundering and trafficking illegal substances across the United States of America.
The Flenory brothers started trafficking substances while in high school. The two boys were initially known as the 50 Boyz.
They co-founded Black Mafia Family (BMF), a Detroit-based substance trafficking and money laundering organisation, in 1985.
The Flenory brothers expanded their illegal trade networks to other states. By 2000, the brothers had established a large organisation overseeing multi-kilogram distribution sales of illegal and addictive substances in multiple American states. At its peak, BMF had over 500 employees.
The brothers also own a music label called BMF Entertainment. They started the music business in the early 2000s and used it as a front organisation to launder money from the sale of illegal substances and to legitimise their business.
BMF Entertainment was also established to promote the growth of hip-hop music. It was a legit talent promotion agency that handled many high-profile artists, including Trina, Diddy, Jay-Z, T.I., Young Jeezy, and Fabolous. Southwest T also owns an apparel line known as Southwest Black Magic.
In 2003, the Flenory brothers feuded and went separate ways. Southwest T relocated to Los Angeles to head his organisation, while Big Meech remained in Atlanta.
During this period, Big Meech expressed worry that his brother's partying and flamboyant lifestyle would unearth their illegal operations.
Eventually, the brothers were arrested and pleaded guilty to running a criminal enterprise. In 2008, Southwest T and Big Meech were sentenced to 30 years in prison each.
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Although it is apparent that the businessman is wealthy, there are no official records of his net worth. On the other hand, Big Meech's net worth is 0k. His wealth is largely attributed to his music business, apparel sales, and the sale of illegal substances.
There are no indications that Big Meech’s brother is married. However, he has been in a long-term relationship with Tonesa Welch, a prison reform advocate and life coach.
Terry from BMF has one known child, a son named Terry Lee Flenory Jr. Jr was born on 1 November 1989. He is 34 years old as of September 2024, and his Zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Terry Flenory Jr's mother is Rhonda Major. It remains unclear whether Southwest T has other children.
Terry Flenory Jr is the cousin of Demetrius Flenory Jr, alias Lil Meech. Demetrius Flenory Jr's mother is Tara, and his father is Big Meech. He has a sister named Manessa Mia Hussey.
Lil Meech is an actor and rapper best known for portraying his father, Big Meech, in 50 Cent's BMF series adaptation. Actor Da’Vinchi portrayed the character of Southwest T.
Southwest T survived a shooting in October 2021 when he was shot by unidentified people. He was allegedly shot in the eye during a fight with a rival gang in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. The perpetrators remain unidentified to date.
Prison medical records showed that Terry Flenory was blind in one eye due to a retinal detachment. He also suffers from hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.
During his time in prison, the officials ensured he got the necessary medical interventions. In the late '80s, Southwest T was shot in the right eye and left with partial sight.
Big Meech and his brother Terry were arrested for their crimes. The courts found them guilty and sentenced them to 30 years in prison each.
Today, Southwest T is under home confinement. Initially, he was sentenced to three decades in prison. However, Big Meech's brother was released on 5 May 2020 before serving his full term due to the increased spread of Coronavirus in American prisons.
He is an offender under home confinement, meaning he spends most hours of the day in a specific home. He can only leave the premises under the stated exceptions for food shopping, school, work, medical treatment, or religious services.
His brother, Big Meech, is still completing his term in prison. This means that Big Meech's release date remains unknown, but it is projected to be in 2025. His 30-year term was handed back in 2008. Brittany K. Barnett, Flenory’s attorney, had 32 months chopped off of his sentence and emphasised his client’s dedication to rehabilitating and readjusting to society.
Today, Southwest T spends time with family and friends under home confinement. He often meets up with hip-hop artists and promotes music.
Southwest T is 5 ft 8 in or 173 cm tall. He weighs approximately 220 lb or 100 kg and has black hair and dark brown eyes.
Terry Lee Flenory, commonly recognised as Big Meech's brother, rose to prominence as one of the founders of the Black Mafia Family. He is currently serving the remaining part of his 30-year sentence under home confinement.
Briefly.co.za recently published whether Lamar from BMF is still alive. Lamar is a character from the Black Mafia Family (BMF) series.
This crime drama series premiered in 2021 and is based on the true story of the Black Mafia Family. The substance trafficking organisation operated in Detroit during the late 1980s and early 2000s.
Source: Briefly News
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