According to Starz, it's 'a story about love, kinship, and capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream.' Black Mafia Family Cast Black Mafia Family Plotįrom the mind of executive producer 50 Cent, BMF is inspired by the true story of brothers Demetrius 'Big Meech' and Terry 'Southwest T' Flenory, who grew up in the streets of southwest Detroit in the late '80s and become one of America's most influential crime families. 'We couldn't do a show based in Detroit without incorporating the legend that is Eminem.' To learn more about the series, including the star-studded cast and release date, keep reading. 'I'm honored and appreciative of my good friend Em for supporting my new show BMF,' 50 Cent told The Wrap. Recently, it was announced that Eminem will be making a guest appearance on the show as Richard Wershe, aka White Boy Rick.

'This series is going to be an incredible ride for audiences around the world.' ' Black Mafia Family has all the hallmarks of a great drama, from the larger-than-life Flenory brothers to the deadly, high-stakes world they inhabited,' Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch added. Meech and Terry are legends and I am excited to bring their story to Starz,' 50 Cent told NME. 'I told you Black Mafia Family was coming and it's going to be the biggest show on television. The show will focus on the real-life story of Detroit brothers Demetrius 'Big Meech' and Terry 'Southwest T' Flenory, and the cast is stacked! In addition to his hugely successful Power universe, the 46-year-old media mogul is executive producing BMF, which is coming to Starz this fall.

Benett / Frazer Harrison / Paul ArchuletaĬurtis '50 Cent' Jackson has another drama series on the way.

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