Starz Officially Cancels “BMF,” 50 Cent Couldn’t Wait to Clown Lil Meech
It’s officially a wrap for BMF. According to Variety, Starz has pulled the plug on the hit crime drama after four seasons. The show, which chronicled the rise of the Black Mafia Family, wrapped up its fourth season in August. But instead of sympathy, 50 Cent—who executive produced the show through G-Unit Films and Television—decided to keep the petty streak alive.
Right after the cancellation news broke, 50 wasted no time clowning Lil Meech, who plays his real-life father, Big Meech, on the show. He posted a photo of the actor holding a sign that read “out of work” and captioned it, “what next season lil n****a?” No condolences. No filter. Just pure 50.
While their working relationship was never all sunshine and champagne, fans have noticed tension between 50 and Lil Meech for a while. The rapper’s post just made it clear there’s still smoke there.
Inside the Legacy of “BMF” and 50 Cent’s Vision
“BMF” wasn’t just another crime drama—it was a cultural statement.
Based on the true story of the Black Mafia Family, the show traced the empire built by brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory out of Detroit in the 1980s.
Demetrius Flenory Jr., known as Lil Meech, brought his father’s story to life on-screen with raw emotion and authenticity, backed by an all-star cast including Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Steve Harris, La La Anthony, and others.
Throughout its run, BMF showcased major guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Wood Harris, Mo’Nique, Eminem, 2 Chainz, and Saweetie. It was hip-hop meets Hollywood, a balance that few shows ever got right.
Even with the cancellation, reports say several BMF spinoffs are still on the table. Sources close to Starz confirmed that G-Unit Films and Television Inc. still has projects in development tied to the BMF universe. So while the flagship series may be done, 50’s not ready to close the book just yet.
Why 50 Cent’s “BMF” Exit Matters for the Culture
Let’s be real—50 Cent doesn’t just create TV, he builds entire movements. From Power to BMF, he’s been giving audiences a space to see Black ambition, loyalty, and legacy in ways TV rarely shows.
So yeah, the trolling’s funny, but the cultural impact of BMF is no joke. The series was more than a dramatization of crime—it was a commentary on survival, family, and how systemic forces shape Black life in America.
Even 50 knows that. His ability to turn street stories into primetime gold is unmatched. If BMF truly ends here, it’ll leave a big hole in the lane he created for shows that speak to the real.
“BMF” Season 4’s Final Message
The final season wrapped with this chilling logline:
“As Meech (Flenory) and Terry (Da’Vinchi) struggle to keep their American Dream alive, the pressure of staying ahead of their rivals and the law strains their relationship. The brothers sometimes set their differences aside for shared goals, but the events that unfolded in Mexico will change everything for them.”