STARZ RELEASES NEW SHORT-FORM CONTENT, "BMF: THE DINNER, " AN INTIMATE AND HISTORIC ROUNDTABLE CONVERSATION WITH HIP-HOP'S MAJOR PLAYERS AHEAD OF THE SEASON 3 "BMF" LAUNCH

Hip Hop's Heavy Hitters Gather to Candidly Discuss The History, The Series, The Family, The Cultural Impact and the Legacy of BMF in the Short-Form Piece

Available on STARZ's YouTube Channel

"BMF: THE DINNER" Conversation Here"

WHAT: Ahead of the season 3 premiere of STARZ's hit drama series "BMF," STARZ has released "BMF: The Dinner," a roundtable conversation where key cast and major figures in the hip hop industry gather to discuss the real cultural impact and "History in the Making" of BMF, the latter of which is a major theme explored in the new season of the drama series inspired by the real life rise of the Flenory family. Moderated by Big Tigger, throughout the conversation, the cast and hip-hop legends discussed the intersection of BMF with the music industry, the legacy of BMF, its impact on The Culture, and how the drama series represents real-life players and events, among other topics.

WHO: Lil Meech, who portrays his father Big Meech, Da'Vinchi, who portrays Terry Flenory, La La Anthony, 2 Chainz, DJ Drama, and Da Brat

WHERE: Starz Youtube Channel Here

WHEN: Monday, January 26 Live Now!

ABOUT:

Premiering March 1, "BMF" season three continues the story 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. We parachute into the early '90s with Meech moving to Atlanta, hoping to grow the BMF empire in the south and rise to the top of the Atlanta drug scene. At the same time, Terry remains in the "D," handling business there, not yet aware of all the dangers lurking around the corner. Charles Flenory (Russell Hornsby) and Lucille Flenory's (Michole Briana White) marriage remains on the rocks, and Detective Bryant (Steve Harris), on probation from work, and Detective Jin (Kelly Hu) find themselves on opposite sides of the law, but might find common ground in their determination to take down BMF. Additionally, season three includes special guest stars recurring throughout the season, who cross paths with Meech and Terry in this next phase of their unbelievable journey.

About STARZ

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About Lionsgate

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