Demetrius Flenory, also known as ‘Big Meech’, was the founder of the Black Mafia Family. (Photo: X/ @FrenchRapUS)

Demetrius Flenoryalso known as Big Meechthe actor best known for his role in the series Black mafia familyhas reportedly been released from prison.

Entertainment news channel The Jasmine Brand reported that Big Meech is now free after 20 years in prison. He was convicted of operating a criminal enterprise and conspiring to launder money.

The rapper was convicted in the United States of operating a criminal network that started in the 1990s and raised almost $270 million. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2008.