Lil Meech, Ne-Yo, LaLa, And Da’Vinchi On The Evolution Of “BMF” Season 3

Starz "BMF" is back with new cast members and a transition from the 1980s into the 1990s is not to be missed!

Starz “BMF” is back with new cast members and a transition from the 1980s into the 1990s is not to be missed!

Season 3 of “BMF” continues the s tory of the inspiring true legends, brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory (Demetrius Flenory, Jr.) and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory (Da’Vinchi), who founded one of the most influential crime families in the country, the Black Mafia Family. Viewers are taken from the late 1980s into the early 90s where Meech’s relocation to Atlanta to expand the BMF empire brings new challenges.

All the while, Terry is holding down the fort in the “D,” managing business affairs, while oblivious to the impending dangers. He also remains in a tricky love triangle with his baby mama Lawanda (Sydney Mitchell) and Markisha (La La). Season 2 ended on a cliffhanger with Markisha getting caught in the crossfire of Terry. Season 3 kicks off with the single mother battling a life-threatening injury and questioning if her relationship with the BMF gangster is even worth it.

“I think that the theme for her on season three is, is it worth it? Like, is this love, is this relationship worth it? Now my life is in danger,” she tells BLACK ENTERPRISE.

The tumultuous marriage of Charles Flenory (Russell Hornsby) and Lucille Flenory (Michole Briana White) continues to face challenges. However, White is hopeful her story will inspire viewers to see the value in themselves.

“Lucille is really trying to find herself at this time so she you know dips and dabbles in a few things from time to time and she’s learning to empower herself,” White says.

Detective Bryant (Steve Harris), is on probation while on opposing sides with Detective Jin (Kelly Hu). But they may find some common ground in their shared determination to bring down BMF.

The new season introduces special guest stars including Grammy Award winner Dominique “Lil Baby” Jones who makes his acting debut as “Payne,” Singer/actor NE-YO who makes his debut as “Rodney ‘Greeny’ Green,” rapper 2 Chainz who takes on the role of “Stacks,” Grammy-nominated artist and actress Saweetie who plays “Keeya,” and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Cynthia Bailey who plays the role of “Gloria.”

Overall, Flenory is proud of his work on the show playing his father on screen in a scripted series that works to humanize the real-life story of his family.

“I was born in 2000, so this is all new to me. It’s all a learning experience. I got to learn a lot about my family that I didn’t know about,” he explained.

“When I came to set, it was like a clash. Like, I was going to tell everything about my roots and about my family that I didn’t know. And with that, I get to play my father and still live up to his name.”

Catch STARZ “BMF” Season 3 when it premieres on Friday, March 1 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. Press play below for the full interview.