Key Highlights
- Facing Prison: Steven McBee Sr., patriarch of The McBee Dynasty, is facing federal prison time and millions in restitution after pleading guilty to multi-million-dollar crop insurance fraud.
- Son’s Fear: In an exclusive interview, Steven McBee Jr. confessed to being “scared, nervous, anything, and everything” about his father’s upcoming October 16 sentencing.
- A Family United: Despite the grim circumstances, the McBee family, including sons Jesse and Cole and ex-wife Kristi, are rallying in full support of the elder McBee.
- The Next Generation: The McBee sons are stepping into larger roles to ensure the family’s extensive business operations continue to run smoothly.
The looming federal prison sentence for Steven McBee Sr., the central figure of Peacock’s The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys, has cast a dark shadow over his family. In a candid and exclusive interview, his eldest son, Steven McBee Jr., has broken his silence on the emotional toll the ordeal is taking.
The patriarch pleaded guilty to multi-million-dollar federal crop insurance fraud in November 2024 and is now preparing for his sentencing on October 16, where he faces years behind bars and significant financial restitution.
A ‘Black Cloud’ Hanging Over the Family
While the FBI investigation was a guarded topic on Season 2 of the reality series, Steven Jr. is now opening up about the anxiety gripping the family.
“We love him so much, and love our family unit,” Steven Jr. shared. “So, to picture him not being here with us for any amount of time, it’s scary.”
He admitted the impending court date has been an inescapable source of stress. “We’re focusing on the positive things we have going, of which there are so many, but I’d be lying if I said that black cloud hasn’t been hanging over us every second of every day since we first found out,” he stated. “We’re ready to get past that day, deal with whatever comes of it, and move on.”
The McBees Rally in Support
The sentiment of fear and unity is shared across the family. On the Season 2 finale, when Steven Jr. first revealed the federal investigation to his brothers, Jesse McBee confessed his own worries to producers.
“My dad, he’s 51 years old. He’s getting up there in age,” Jesse said. “I’m definitely a little scared at the thought of my dad going to jail.”
Even Steven Sr.’s ex-wife, Kristi McBee, voiced her support, emphasizing, “You know, we don’t know what all is going to happen with Steve, but there’s a lot of love between us all.”
A New Era of Leadership
With their father’s future uncertain, the McBee brothers are stepping up to protect their family’s legacy. Jesse confirmed that he, Steven Jr., and Cole have settled into expanded roles to keep McBee Farm & Cattle and their other enterprises afloat.
Steven Jr. is “leading the charge” as acting CEO, notably securing a major six-figure brisket deal with Kansas City’s famed Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque. Meanwhile, Cole has taken on more responsibility on the farm and is heading construction projects. Together, the brothers are determined to navigate the family through this crisis, proving that their bond is stronger than any challenge they face.