The BMF was founded in the 1980s by brothers Demetrius "Big Meech" Fenton and Terry "Southside" Fenton in Detroit, Michigan. The organization quickly gained notoriety for its brazen and calculated approach to the narcotics trade. The documentary "Blowing Money Fast" provides an intimate look at the BMF's early days, showcasing the brothers' charisma, business acumen, and ruthless tactics, which enabled them to build a vast and lucrative empire.