What do you give someone who already has everything? That’s the question Distinctive Assets, the company responsible for gifting Oscar nominees, must have asked itself every year for the past 24 years. And yesterday, at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, the answer appears to have been a rather redundant “everything”: a medley of luxury items, trips, and …
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Did You Know Bill Maher Owns A Cannabis Dispensary
Many people know his as a sharp-tongued comedian and the longtime host of Real Time with Bill Maher, but did you know Bill Maher owns a cannabis dispensary? Not everyone realizing he has also stepped into the legal marijuana industry. His involvement is less of a surprise when viewed through the lens of his decades-long public …
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Peter Tosh and the Price of Speaking Too Loud
Kingston. On postcards, it’s a watercolor hallucination. Too blue, too gentle, too serene to be real. To the south, the Caribbean glows that impossible warm turquoise, the kind that makes tourists believe in God. Spin north and the Blue Mountains rise cool and hazy. Tourists call it romantic. Locals know Kingston is a place where beauty …
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Snoop Rolled My Blunt and Let Me Hit It, Smoking A Zip a Day, Chicago Munchies (Weird) and What’s Next
That’s the energy of this sit-down, hosted by Shirley Ju for High Times and presented by Slapwoods. Herbo is calm, funny, direct. He talks like a guy who’s seen the miles and still remembers the corners. Work rate stays high. “You just dropped the ‘Reason’ music video. One million in 4 days,” Shirley notes. Herbo nods: “Yeah, that’s crazy. …
Willie Nelson launches limited edition cannabis drink
Willie’s Remedy+, the cannabis brand inspired by Willie Nelson’s legendary spirit and way of life, launches Outlaw Bottle, a limited-edition release celebrating the last leg of the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival Tour headlined by Nelson and featuring a line-up of his music friends. http://themusicuniverse.com/willie-nelson-launches-limited-edition-cannabis-drink/
Morgan Heritage’s Mojo Morgan: ‘Cannabis Is a Tool and a Ritual for Me’
When Mojo Morgan steps into the studio, the herb is already burning. Cannabis is no escape for him. It’s a compass, a way to cut through noise and land on something real. “Cannabis is a tool and a ritual for me,” he says. “It lets me tap deeper into emotions, melodies, and ideas. Whether I’m writing …
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Snoop Dogg’s Cookbook Provides Recipes For When You’re Already High
Since the beginning of his career in the early ’90s, when he arrived on the West Coast music scene as a smooth-talking gangsta-rap standout, Snoop Dogg has been more than open about how much he loves smoking weed. From that “bubonic chronic” he bragged about on ‘Gin and Juice’ to his numerous successful forays into today’s legal …
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EXCLUSIVE: In Major Move, Mike Tyson Takes Over As CEO of Industry Giant Tyson 2.0
In a move that’s set to shake the cannabis industry, Cannabis Now has exclusively confirmed that Mike Tyson has taken over as CEO of Tyson 2.0 and its parent company Carma Holdings, the impactful cannabis company co-founded by the boxing legend. While specific details about the transition are scarce following a social media post earlier today on …
Martha Stewart Shares the Details on Her Cannabis Pairing Party With Snoop—Including How to Score an Invite
While the idea of attending a cannabis pairing dinner party curated by Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg might sound like a fever dream, it can become your reality, thanks to BIC EZ Reach and SWED. The companies are collaborating to host an intimate dinner party with cannabis-infused mocktails and delicious dishes on April 17th in West Hollywood, California. If this …
Famed Oscars gift bags go big on pot products this year
Gorgeous gowns, iconic speeches, and six-figure gift bags–the Oscars are filled with glitz and glamour. That last one is not officially affiliated with the Academy but has become an expected part of the affair. These bags contain vacations, trinkets, skincare, and this year, weed. http://www.greenstate.com/arts/2025-oscars-gift-bag/
Hollyweed: What Strains Do Celebrities Smoke?
According to the tabloids, celebrities are just like us. They run errands, they wait in lines and they also know which strains of cannabis they love best. In the past few years, many of the world’s most iconic stoners have embraced the legalized industry by launching branded pot products. Willie Nelson has Willie’s Reserve, Snoop …
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Basketball great Carmelo Anthony enters new arena with cannabis brand, mission
Carmelo Anthony wants to redefine celebrity brands in the cannabis industry. The former professional basketball player has defied expectations throughout his career, from being chosen the NCAA Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player at age 19 to becoming one of the most dynamic scorers in the NBA, where his versatility on the court was always on …
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Ben Cohen: Ice Cream Icon Turns to Cannabis
Twenty-four hours before interviewing Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen about his new Ben’s Best Blnz (B3) cannabis brand, the chances of it happening seemed grim. Cohen had just been arrested by Homeland Security in Washington, DC, while protesting the detainment of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, and no one in his press office seemed to …
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Snoop Dogg says he’s giving up smoking weed
Snoop Dogg says he is giving up marijuana – or at least, smoking it. “After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke,” the rapper, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, told his 82.5 million followers on Instagram. “Please respect my privacy at this time.” The news may come as a shock to some – …
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CULTUREJimmy Kimmel Proclaims October 20—Snoop Dogg’s Birthday And Midpoint To 4/20—As New Marijuana Holiday Called ‘DoggFather’s Day’
Recognizing Snoop Dogg’s “significant contributions to the popularization of marijuana,” comedian and late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel proclaimed the rapper’s birthday of October 20—this Friday—to be the “new high holiday” of DoggFather’s Day. In a mock-proclamation unveiled on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday night, Kimmel noted that “Mr. Dogg’s birthday falls on the exact midpoint …
Erykah Badu talks favorite munchies, new documentary, and performing while high
With That Badu dropping in Cookies and Lemonnade stores across California today (March 8), we got to talk to Ms. Badu about her relationship with cannabis—from getting her first contact high back in the day, to using the plant to help write songs and heal others as a doula—our chat could have gone on and on. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/what-are-you-smoking-erykah-badu
This athlete’s weed side hustle turned into a movement to change L.A.’s cannabis scene
We recently came across this article from way back in 2021 about Chris Ball of Ball Family Farms. Although not recent, we still think it worth featuring because it is such an interesting story and Chris is such a charismatic guy on a mission to do great things. It also highlights the power of hard …
Snoop Dogg says his cannabis-infused onion rings may make you say ‘oowee’
With songs encouraging listeners to “smoke weed every day,” perhaps no celebrity is more closely associated with marijuana than Snoop Dogg. Along with being a consumer of the substance, he is an investor, too, through Casa Verde, a venture capital firm focused on the cannabis industry. Now the legendary rapper has partnered with TSUMo Snacks for …
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Learn how to roll a joint like a rock star with L.A. roots
Learn how to roll a joint like a rock star from legendary singer, songwriter and stoner David Crosby, a man with decades of weed-smoking experience under his belt. http://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2022-01-04/video-david-crosby-joint-rolling-cannabis
So, How Much Weed Does Snoop Really Smoke On The Daily?
Practically the entire world knows that Snoop Dogg smokes tons of weed. But have you ever wondered how much he smokes in a day? According to the man himself, he smokes a whopping 81 blunts a day, 7 days per week. If that is true, then ganja must indeed be safe. http://herb.co/news/culture/weed-snoop/
Dwyane Wade Announces Limited-Edition Cannabis Line With Jeeter
The 13-time All-Star and 3-time NBA Champion basketball player Dwyane Wade has announced a limited-edition cannabis line with the California weed brand Jeeter. The drop includes 3 exclusive strains and is available in a unique book format that echoes the recent release of Wade’s photographic memoir, Dwyane. Each preroll pack will also come with a copy of the memoir. http://www.forbes.com/sites/lindseybartlett/2021/12/15/dwyane-wade-announces-limited-edition-cannabis-line-with-jeeter/
Is This The World’s Most Expensive Joint?
Imagine living in a world where you can smoke a joint rolled with 24K gold paper and packed with weed that costs $800 per ounce. http://herb.co/news/industry/expensive-joint/
Heisman Trophy Winner Ricky Williams Launches ‘Highsman’ Cannabis Brand
Another well known athlete enters the cannabis business. This time it’s former NFL running back and Heisman trophy winner, Ricky Williams with his Highsman brand. Williams was suspended five times during his NFL career for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, missing two full seasons. In March, the NFL announced it would end suspensions for positive cannabis …
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NBA Legends Allen Iverson, Al Harrington Release Their New Cannabis Strain, Merch
The partnership between NBA superstars Allen Iverson and Al Harrington is launching a line of very attractive looking cannabis products and merchandise via Harrington’s company, Viola Brands. http://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2021/10/02/nba-legends-allen-iverson-al-harrington-release-their-new-cannabis-strain-merch/
Entertainers and athletes double down on Presidential request for mass cannabis pardons
Over 150 influencers, advocates. politicians, and experts, including Drake are urging President Biden to deliver on his promise to pardon all non-violent cannabis offenders. http://www.leafly.com/news/politics/entertainers-athletes-double-down-on-biden
NBA’s Kevin Durant and Weedmaps Team Up Against Cannabis Stigma
NBA all-star Kevin Durant and Weedmaps have announced a new partnership will make the basketball star and online cannabis marketplace teammates in a campaign to address the ongoing stigma against cannabis. Under the multiyear agreement, Durant and his financial enterprise Thirty Five Ventures will work to break down the negative stereotypes associated with cannabis while …
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At 80, David Crosby recalls his greatest weed moments
Singer-songwriter David Crosby ranks among the last musicians standing from the Woodstock generation. A Grammy winner twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—as co-founder of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, he often serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hedonistic excess among the rock star set. http://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/david-crosby-recalls-greatest-marijuana-moments
Jamaican hotelier offers Sha’carri Richardson one-week vacation
Sha’Carri’s ganja vacation? Delroy Allen the owner and managing director of Takuma Boutique Hotel in Mt. Zion, Montego Bay, a GanjaVacations resort partner, is extending a complimentary one-week, all-inclusive vacation to US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson. It’s a respite that, he hopes, will put her “on a track for spiritual and emotional renewal.” Well! Will she, …
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‘Queen B:’ Beyoncé To Build Cannabis Farm To Get Her Own CBD
What do you do if you fall in love with CBD and want to guarantee a regular supply? If you’re Beyonce, you build your own cannabis farm. The R&B queen and multi-award-winning singer announced that she is building a cannabis farm to obtain her own CBD. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she said that …
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Ex-Lions star Calvin Johnson aims to change game with cannabis business
Megatron has entered the cannabis business, Calvin Johnson (known as Megatron during his playing days with the Detroit Lions) and former teammate Rob Sims have founded Michigan-based Primitiv, a cannabis research company as well as a collaboration with Harvard University to research how marijuana can help people with CTE and chronic pain. http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2021/08/05/ex-lions-star-calvin-johnson-aims-to-change-game-with-cannabis-business/
