Miami rapper and business mogul, Rick Ross recently made headlines with a big link up, meeting with Southwest T, the brother of notorious Big Meech. The meeting, which took place in the heart of Miami, speaks to the deeper ties between hip-hop culture, street legends, and the business world.
Southwest T, whose real name is Terry Flenory, rose to prominence as a co-founder of the infamous Black Mafia Family (BMF), a powerful drug organization that operated across the United States in the late '80s and early 2000s. His brother, Big Meech, is still widely recognized in the streets and pop culture as a figure who influenced not only the drug trade but also the music industry. The Flenory brothers’ story has been immortalized in both the streets and through the popular Starz series BMF, which dramatizes their rise and fall.
Rick Ross has often mentioned BMF and Big Meech in his music, especially on his 2006 hit "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)." It's no secret Rick Ross, career was heavily influenced by street culture.
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It’s clear that Ross and the Flenorys' brothers share mutual respect for each other, acknowledging the influence of their respective worlds.
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