Black Mafia Family Documentary Returning To Starz Network

January 8, 2026

Blowing Money Fast: Southwest T Takes the Mic as BMF Returns to Starz

The Black Mafia Family saga is far from over, but the medium has shifted. Just months after the curtain abruptly closed on the scripted drama that dominated Friday night Twitter, Starz has officially announced the return of its powerhouse docuseries, The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast.

Set to premiere on January 16, 2026, Season 2 is pivoting away from the glitz of Atlanta and shifting its focus toward the strategic silent partner of the empire: Terry Lee Flenory, better known as Southwest Tee.

The Truth Behind the "Cancellation"

To understand the hype for this documentary, you have to look at the wreckage of the scripted series. After four high-octane seasons, the 50 Cent-produced drama was axed by Starz in October 2025. While fans initially pointed fingers at the public and messy fallout between 50 Cent and Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory,sparked by Meech’s post-prison alignment with 50’s rival, Rick Ross. The mogul himself has set the record straight.

“BMF was already slightly declining [in ratings] before the last season started, and they made some creative choices that were, from my perspective, not good choices,” he explained. “I know people feel like I turned it off, but the networks would have continued to move forward with the show if it was doing the numbers it had been doing." 50 Cent explained in a candid statement late last year. He pointed toward creative choices and the cold reality of the "Cost Product" model where shows become more expensive as they age, as the true killer of the drama.

Despite the friction, 50 remains at the helm of the documentary side, proving that while personal relationships might fracture, the brand remains "immortal."

Southwest Tee Breaks His Silence

If the scripted series belonged to the charismatic character "Big Meech," Season 2 of the documentary belongs to Terry. For the first time, Southwest Tee is breaking his silence in an exclusive, in-depth interview that promises to peel back the layers of the Flenory schism.

The six-episode season will explore:

The Mastermind's Perspective: Terry’s role in the Los Angeles hub and the logistical brilliance that allowed BMF to operate on a national scale.
The Brotherly Rift: A raw look at the 2003 "schism" where the brothers ceased communication, fueled by paranoia and differing visions of the business.
The Legacy: How Terry views the BMF name today, especially in the wake of Big Meech’s release and the subsequent media firestorm.

Why the Documentary Matters Now

In a world where the scripted version of the Flenory story has been "toggled off," the documentary serves as the definitive record. It’s a move toward "unfiltered" storytelling. A trend 50 Cent has leaned into heavily following the success of his other nonfiction projects, like the recent Sean Combs: The Reckoning.

By centering Terry Flenory, Starz is giving a voice to the man who was often portrayed as the more cautious, grounded counterweight to his brother's flamboyant lifestyle. It’s not just a crime story; it’s a family post-mortem.

The streets are watching, the receipts are ready, and on January 16th, Southwest Tee finally gets the last word.