LeBron James Sparks Controversy After Welcoming ‘Big Meech’ Home From Prison [Video]

LeBron James has caused a firestorm on social media after he celebrated the prison release of Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory.

When news of Flenory’s release broke, James celebrated the Black Mafia Family co-founder’s homecoming on X (Formerly Twitter).

“Welcome home Big Meech!!” James wrote. 

Immediately, many criticized the Los Angeles Lakers star for celebrating the former drug dealer.

“Gloryfing the wrong people,” one user commented.

“Lebron supporting drug dealers?!?!?!?! Not my goat,” another user said.

Lmao grow up nigga. Didn’t you read that Malcolm X book? You think he would’ve wanted you to welcome him home?” one user wrote.

After his arrest for drug trafficking and money laundering, Flenory was sentenced to 30 years in 2008. Eventually, his sentence was reduced by almost three years, he was transferred on Oct. 15. He is expected to be released on Jan. 27, 2026. 

Brittany K. Barnett, Flenory’s attorney, expressed her joy after her client’s …