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Now that Thanksgiving is back around, families and friends are gathering for some good eats, drinks, and sports. For those of us who like to partake of cannabis, we’d love it if you would check out our very first cannabis-themed gift guide for Turkey Day.I wasn’t able to get this guide up earlier in the week in order to help the readers prepare but we’re looking at the long game here as Thanksgiving leads into the weekend. Also, depending on what style of cannabis you consume and the method, the leftovers will come in quite handy.What I enjoyed the most about compiling this guide was the variety of ways to experience the vast wide world of cannabis. Speaking for myself, I use cannabis chiefly for its therapeutic benefits and not for leisure but there’s nothing wrong with adults looking for a natural way to unwind from the stresses of their day.From topical applications, infused drinks, and powders that can be added to all kinds of foods, flower, vaporizers, concentrates, and beyond, there is something for every kind of cannabis enthusiast below.I’m fairly new to covering this growing industry and I’m excited to see how the innovative minds behind these companies expand their wares. I want to thank everyone for allowing me the opportunity to share your products with our audience. We’re very, ahem, “dank-ful.”Check out Hip-Hop Wired’s Thanksgiving Weekend cannabis gift guide below.
1. A Golden State
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A Golden State was founded under the shadow of the Cascade Mountains and specializes in flower of exceptional quality. The plants grown by A Golden State use snowmelt water from Mount Shasta, just to let you all know how official their stuff is.
Learn more here.
2. Alchemy Naturals x Sleep
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I’ve featured Alchemy Naturals in past guides and while I haven’t tried out their THC gummies, I can vouch for the CBD version.
Learn more here.
3. Betty’s Eddies Sweater Weather Fruit Chews
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Not going to mince words here. I’ve been chomping on Betty’s Eddies for a while now since they’re available in Maryland. The brand creates some of the tastiest edibles in the game with various selections for the desired effect.
Learn more here.
4. Big Island Grown
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Big Island Grown is a brand that prides itself in being homegrown and perfected under the sunny skies and within the pristine soil of Hawaii. A heads up: the company only serves medical patients and visitors from outside the islands are able to purchase products under a special program. The company offers flowers, edibles, and more.
Learn more here.
5. Blazy Susan X Grateful Dead
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Blazy Susan is one of my favorite brands when it comes to rolling papers and accessories, and they’re rolling out a new collaboration with The Grateful Dead. So to all the Deadheads out there, this is your time to shine.
Learn more here.
6. Bubby’s Baked
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Bubby’s Baked is a welcome addition to the edibles space, which usually is just gummies or hard candies. With a manageable dose in a sweet treat, these are some of the best edibles around. Only available in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico for now.
Learn more here.
7. Budwell
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The one-hitter might not be in style amongst modern cannabis users but they still have a large audience. Budwell is one of the leaders in the space and their Buddy pipe is part of a new collection launch known as 199X.
Learn more here.
8. Cali Sober
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Cali Sober bills itself as the “totally legal THC mocktail” and it achieves this distinction by using hemp-derived THC while keeping under the legal weight. It’s not meant to get you super buzzed but instead, it’s an alternative to hard seltzers and infused drinks. The company is aiming to launch nationwide and we’re excited to see what’s next.
Learn more here.
9. Clarity CBD Caps
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Cookies aren’t just about high-end flower, they also dabble in the CBD space too. The company’s Caps line offers functional CBD capsules along with mushrooms that help promote the desired effect of getting things done in the day to laying it down for the night.
Learn more here.
10. Cookies X That Badu
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Cookies, the brand founded by rapper and entrepreneur Berner, partnered with the talented Erykah Badu for her That Badu line. That Badu’s Black Magic tea is a daytime blend boosted with mushrooms and contains caffeine. We’re interested.
Learn more here.
11. Countdown
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Infused beverages are a category seeing exceptional growth and Countdown is emerging as a brand to watch. Available in eight states, Countdown offers an alternative method of consumption for folks looking to get their medicine.
Learn more here.
12. Dizzies
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Dizzies is a brand that’s new to us and their approach to cannabis is to boost its products with a touch of flavor. That includes infused flower, soda pop-styled gummies, and infused flavor-filled pre-rolls. The products are not yet widely available. Fingers crossed to hoping they get some nationwide love.
Learn more here.
13. dompen x Evol x Future
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We’re new to dompen but they’ve collaborated with the likes of Mike Tyson and other entities over the years. The brand’s latest collaboration is with Future and the Evol all-in-one vape pens, which come in three strains. Salute to young Pluto.
Learn more here.
14. High Heads x CAMP Double Stuffed Infused Pre-Rolls
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High Heads and CAMP, two brands that have established their foothold in the industry, joined forces for a new double-stuffed infused pre-rolls which is available in Nevada via The Source. The pre-roll features .7 grams of CAMP‘s flower, .2 grams of CAMP Solventless Hash, and sprinkled with .1 grams of THCa Diamonds. That sounds like a haymaker. Hopefully, as the laws relax across the nation, this product can cast a wider net.
Learn more here.
15. High On Plants
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Founded by Alice Moon and Caroline Murphy, High On Plants ups the ante when it comes to cannabis-theme jewelry. With a selection of colorways and two sizes, there exists a set for everyone.
Learn more here.
16. Highsman x Ricky Williams x Helix x Vessel
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Vessel specializes in accessories for cannabis consumption that not only look like the premium products that they are, but also deliver the promised results. The brand partnered with retired NFL great Ricky Williams and his Highsman brand for the new Helix dry flower/herb pen.
Learn more here.
17. Huxleys
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Huxleys is in the business of what we like to refer to as “cannabis that does things.” With four chief products consisting of gel caps for intimacy, energy, and lifting moods, and gummies for sleep, the brand doesn’t miss any marks. It’s only available in California for now.
Learn more here.
18. Ladylike 1:1 Mints
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Ladylike is made by women and for women, so amen to that. The brand is only available in Arizona and Utah and if they ever expand their operations, they’ll stand out in a field that sometimes ignores our canna-sisters.
Learn more here.
19. Mountaintop Extracts Oasis
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Mountaintop Extracts is a standout company out of Nex Mexico that offers flower, vaporizer cartridges, and edibles. A product that really displays a ton of versatility is the company’s Oasis, a powdered form of THC that can be applied in different ways.
Learn more here.
20. MXXN
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MXXN (said as moon) is a hemp-based alternative to spirits meant to mimic their boozy counterparts. With flavors Kentucky Oak, meant to replace bourbon, Jalisco Agave, to be used in place of tequila, and London Dry, to be mixed in lieu of gin, you’ll be uniquely buzzed and headed for lift-off in no time.
Learn more here.
21. Nature’s Heritage
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Nature’s Heritage gets props for bringing back a classic strain to the masses in Lamb’s Bread (1990s Hip-Hop fans definitely have heard of the strain before on many a song). Available in Maryland and Massachusetts, the company also features infused mini pre-rolls that we’re very interested in.
Learn more here.
22. OCB Brown Rice Cone Bundles
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With roots in France dating back to 1918, OCB is a premium rolling paper brand. The company has a new product, brown rice cones, made with rice fibers harvested from France’s Camargue River delta and water from the French Alps. The brand is now offering a bundle package with the cones and a rolling tray.
Learn more here.
23. OOKA x Seven9
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OOKA is easily the illest device I’ve ever seen up close and personal. Sure, I’ve had hookah before as it’s unavoidable in the Washington, D.C. area, but nothing this slick-looking and functional. Further, OOKA takes the guesswork out of fumbling with coals and the like with its pod system. Even better, Seven9 offers a selection of cannabis-infused pods for the session.
Learn more here.
24. O.Pen Sesh
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One of the things I love in covering cannabis products and devices is being privy to all of the new ways companies are improving the user experience. O.Pen, a leader in the vaporizer space, has a new device, Sesh. With the ability to load concentrates or use a 510 thread cartridge, O.Pen’s Sesh is both striking visually and super convenient.
Learn more here.
25. Puffco x Cupsy
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Puffco makes a gang of cool stuff. Cupsy adds to that legacy. Have a little morning coffee with your morning coffee on the low ski, if you catch our drift.
Learn more here.
26. Puffco New Plus
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Puffco got its start in 2013 with its Plus device, a convenient portable dab pen. The device got an update last month and the New Plus adds the ability to twist on a 510 cart. That’s fire.
Learn more here.
27. Puffco New Peak Pro
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Again, more Puffco, more heat. The New Peak Pro is the grand champion of its dabbing device. Couple this bad boy with the 3D XL chamber, an improvement on the joystick cap, and you’re ready to rock.
Learn more here.
28. PHASES
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PHASES is all about creating cannabis experiences for, quote, “every mood” and a quick look at their lineup certainly lives up to that potential promise. With flower and vaporizer options, there’s a strain out there with your name on it.
Learn more here.
29. Shorties
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Shorties, sold exclusively in Arizona, is exactly what it sounds like. The pack of smaller pre-rolls is perfect for tokers who just want to get a quick session in before going about their day.
Learn more here.
30. Stortz & Bickel VENTY
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In full disclosure, I prefer consuming flower via dry herb vaporizers and I’ve had the honor of experiencing the classic Volcano device from the famed Stortz & Bickel brand years ago. The company’s latest device, the Venty, promises to be its fastest device yet and debuts an adjustable airflow.
Learn more here.
31. Susan’s Own
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Susan’s Own is Blazy Susan’s calmer sis. CBD is what the company specializes in, with balms, bath bombs, tinctures, and gummies that open up avenues of possibilities.
Learn more here.
32. Vibations
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Vibations is an infused electrolyte drink mix with energy-boosting capabilities. I can vouch for the brand as I ran through a pack during a rough week of work and it got me through. Salute.
Learn more here.
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Xzibit is taking his talents to the podcast game. He and Tammy the Cannabis Cutie will launch their new series Lasagna Ganja.
As spotted on Deadline the West Coast legend will be lending his signature voice to a new venture that is set to entertain and enlighten listeners on the green leaf. According to a formal press release Lasagna Ganja will delve “into all the layers of the multifaceted cannabis world, from the complicated history and misconceptions of cannabis and the plant’s influence and impact on culture, music, entertainment and more, to the latest trends, scientific breakthroughs, and political issues.”
The “What’s The Difference” rapper detailed his enthusiasm in a statement. “Cannabis has been a major part of my life, in my professional pursuits and my personal consumption. This series is a powerful platform to educate listeners and unpack the many misconceptions about cannabis, and also a way to share my personal journey into the cannabis industry” he said.
This is not the first time Mr. X To The Z has dabbled in the cannabis industry. Back in 2020 he launched his flower brand NAPALM. The Lasagna Ganja podcast is set to premiere on October 5. You can listen to the audio trailer here.
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National CBD Day (August 8) is here and if you’ve been following this website for a while, you’re well aware that we believe in the proper use of cannabis for both healing and relaxing purposes. To help bring your National CBD Day into focus, we’ve put together a handful of gifts and suggestions to try, some of which we’ve had the pleasure of trying ourselves.
For those that are unaware, CBD stands for Cannabidiol, touted for its many therapeutic benefits such as pain relief, inflammation, restlessness, anxiety, and a host of other potential treatments. It can be ingested orally, smoked or vaporized, and even applied topically much like marijuana, the psychoactive version of cannabis that gets you “high” as hemp does not contain THC.
As most might know, CBD won’t get you high but it can be used with marijuana to create varying effects. CBD can also aid in lowering someone’s “high” as well while also building up tolerance.
The origins of National CBD Day start CBD company cbdMD according to National Day Calendar. The company declared August 8 as the day and it has been in existence since 2018. Much of the purpose of the holiday is to raise awareness of CBD and hemp products and to educate those who might be curious about its effects.
Below, we’ve got a list of products we think you should try. All products are listed in alphabetical order.
Alchemy Naturals
“Alchemy Naturals offers an array of delicious gummies tailored for different effects broken into categories such as intimacy and sleep. We’ve tried the relief and de-stress gummies and are happy to report that not only are the gummies tasty but the purported effects took hold. The company does urge that daily use of the products will lead to better results.” – D.L.
Cookies
“Cookies, the brainchild of rapper and entrepreneur Berner, might be known for its high-end marijuana strains, the company has an entire line of CBD products that can be shipped nationally. I’ve used the brand’s Caps product, which is a blend of mushrooms, CBD, and CBN (which aids in sleep) in capsule form. I’ve never used HHC or Delta 8 products so I can’t speak that but I have used the brand’s CBD oil in earlier times.” – D.L.
Escape Artists
“Escape Artists specializes in tinctures and topicals along with pre-rolls and edibles. The topical pain relief creams and tinctures are among the best I’ve experienced since taking flight with cannabis and hemp products some 20 years ago. The relief creams have been especially for my old man knees and the sleep tincture helps aid a good night’s sleep.” – D.L.
Susan’s Own
“Susan’s Own is the cool, chill sister to Blazy Susan, which provides a host of accessories for the cannabis user. Using Colorado hemp, Susan’s Own offers tinctures, gummies, creams, and bath bombs, all of which we’ve sampled in the past and have purchased on our own.” – D.L.
Tonic
“Tonic got its start back in 2017 and combines the power of CBD with adaptogens, which are plant substances, typically herb-based, used for various health reasons. We’ve tried the Zone CBD vape pen that provided the balance of clear-eyed clarity and a positive nudge of energy.” – D.L.
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Father’s Day takes place this weekend and it will be replete with Dads getting gifts of all sorts and a much-needed day of appreciation. But while all the meals, drinks, and trinkets are nice, the Canna-Dads crew might need a little assistance and this guide does just the trick.
Similar to our Canna-Moms guide last month, this Father’s Day we’re focusing on the Canna-Dads who like to toke, ingest, or topically apply their cannabis. As most are aware, cannabis boasts a bevy of uses both therapeutic and recreational. Personally, we’re into the science of cannabis and how it can help with issues like ADHD (D.L. suffers greatly from this condition), and depression (Ditto for D.L.).
No matter your reasons for using cannabis, our Canna-Dads guide has a little something for everyone. Hopefully, you’ll find a new favorite below. We certainly have. Happy Father’s Day!
We’ve listed our featured brands in alphabetical order, not preference. Just FYI.
Alchemy Naturals
Alchemy Natural has a great tagline on its About Us page — “From Mother Nature’s Pharmacy” — and that is an apt descriptor for the brand. They specialize in an array of CBD and THC gummies that address issues regarding sleep, intimacy, stress, and more. Further, the gummies are vegan, gluten-free, and damn tasty. Learn more here.
Autumn Brands
Autumn Brands is based in Santa Barbara County, Calif., and their sprawling farm operation proudly touts the fact they do not spray down their flower with nasty chemicals. The end result is pure, unadulterated flower and tinctures for all to enjoy. Learn more here. (Only available in California)
Betty’s Eddies High Energy
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“Breaking the wall a bit here, I love Betty’s Eddies. They are among the tastiest edibles I’ve had in the cannabis space, if not the best. The fruit chews come in a nice variety but I think the High Energy and their amazing watermelon flavor is primo for a Sativa fan like myself.“- D.L. Learn more here.
Blazy Susan
The name Blazy Susan should explain itself. This is a one-stop shop for all the accessories a true cannabis smoker needs. Not only does the Denver, Colo. brand offer premium rolling papers but also some show-stopping rolling trays too. Learn more here.
Bubby’s Baked Brownie Bites
Bubby’s Baked is all about delivering full-spectrum infusions into their delicious sweet treats. To be clear, these bad boys are perfectly sized for the cannabis neophyte who wants to get into edibles and actually enjoy what they’re eating. We vouch for the Brownie Bites Learn more here.
Caps by Cookies
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Cannabis enthusiasts already know that the brand that Berner built, Cookies, is all about top-shelf flower but they’re also in the CBD game too. The Caps offshoot combines mushrooms (not those kinds), terpenes, and cannabinoids for either daytime or nighttime use. We can guarantee that the nighttime version works. Learn more here.
Elements
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Elements is a cleverly named brand as it incorporates the four elements of nature into its dazzling selection of rolling papers, pipes, and apparel. The rolling papers are especially nice as they’re made with rice paper (which actually isn’t made with rice), making for a smoother toke than most. Learn more here.
Escape Artists
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Escape Artists is all about their topical creams for pain relief, pre-rolls, tinctures, and innovative “flights,” which needs to be more of a thing in the industry. The brand is only available in Colorado, Michigan, and Nevada for now. Learn more here.
G Pen
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The great minds behind Grenco Science’s G Pen brand have all the tools for a cannabis gearhead’s dream stash. I’ve been using my G Pen Dash dry herb vaporizer for almost two years and it’s one of the best tools in my collection. Learn more here.
Higher Standards
Higher Standards is for cannabis connoisseurs who expect quality in the tools they use to deliver their medicine along with products to help keep them safe and operational. The brand’s flagship store also specializes in quality apparel. Learn more here.
Highsman
Highsman is the creation of former NFL great, Errick Miron, a longtime advocate of cannabis. After leaving the game of football, Miron leaned into the cannabis world offering premium, effects-based strains, apparel, and more. Learn more here. Only available in Washington State and Oregon.
High Variety
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High Variety is a rising brand in development that we believe is going to blow the lid off this thing in record time. For now, the brand is only available in Arizona and Utah but they take a lot of the guesswork out of shopping with curated strains for certain needs. Learn more here.
Mountaintop Extracts
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New Mexico is called “The Land of Enchantment” for good reason due to its sweeping landscapes and fantastic culture. Mountaintop Extracts, founded in 2012, takes inspiration from the land to deliver a variety of cannabis products from flower to concentrates and everything in between. Learn more here.
PuffCo
Founded in 2013, PuffCo was designed with the idea of delivering extracts not only with efficiency, but also with high style. Seriously, PuffCo’s products look like something out of the future. Learn more here.
Susan’s Own
Susan’s Own is one of our favorite CBD brands and the creams, bath bombs, tincture, and gummies are high quality, just as you would expect out of Colorado. Learn more here.
The Flower Shop
The Flower Shop is a dispensary overseen company Greta Brandt and has the aim of providing cannabis with women consumers in mind. The LadyLike lineup of vape cartridges and edibles in packaging stands out. Learn more here. Only available in Arizona and Utah.
Veritas
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Colorado once again has a winner in the cannabis space with Veritas, a brand that offers premium cuts of flower, potent pre-rolls, apparel, and an accessories line that shouldn’t be missed. Learn more here.
VESSEL
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We’ve never seen anything quite like VESSEL in a cannabis brand, and their premium dry herb and vaporizer products are stylish as they are effective. The brand also has an innovative Helix system that keeps the tokes cool and smooth. They also offer accessories that look and feel far more expensive than the asking price. Learn more here.
Vibations
Vibations is a cannabis and energy drink dry mix meant to be added to water and provide a boost of superfruit-charged energy. Sounds like it’s time to mix up a glass. Learn more here. Only available in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico.
Vibes
Berner’s sprawling Cookies empire extends into the world of rolling papers and apparel. With the focus on flower from the rapper and businessman’s powerhouse brand, it’s only natural for him to get papers to the people. Learn more here.
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Future’s empire looks to grow stronger as he expands into the cannabis business.
Today (April 14), Billboard exclusively reports that the “Wait For U” rapper will partner with global branding and licensing company Carma HoldCo to launch “Evol” — his upcoming line of THC, CBD, and Delta 8/9 products. It will be available next month in California.
“As an artist, I strive to enlighten the world with different perspectives and experiences, whether through my lyrics, live performances, or other creative endeavors,” Future tells Billboard. “With Carma HoldCo, I can apply that creativity to build a new cannabis lifestyle brand that resonates within my community and delivers a high-quality product to my fans and a much wider audience.”
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“Future is one of this generation’s most prolific, influential artists,” says Carma HoldCo chairman Chad Bronstein. “His drive, creativity, and vision, in partnership with Carma HoldCo, will create experiences that will inspire consumers and further establish us as the new global leader in branding and licensing.”
Along with being behind Future’s “Evol,” Carma is behind Mike Tyson’s “TYSON 2.0” and Ric Flair’s “Ric Flair Drip.” Carma HoldCo’s products span 75,000 retailers across 40 states and 17 countries.
Future recently concluded his One Big Party Tour, which featured Don Toliver, G Herbo, Mariah The Scientist, and Dess Dior. Ahead of the Minnesota tour stop, Future canceled the tour’s final two stops for undisclosed reasons. “It breaks my heart that I will no longer be connecting with my fans in Kansas City and Minneapolis. I look forward to reconnecting with each of you at another time. Thank you for all your love and support through the years,” he said in a statement to Billboard.
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The annual National Cannabis Festival makes its return to the Nation’s Capital next month, bringing together fans to enjoy stellar music and connect with advocates fighting for access to cannabis. Headling this year’s NCF will be 2 Chainz, Juicy J, and the Free Nationals along with other musical guests and speakers taking to the stage.
The National Cannabis Festival, co-founded by Caroline Phillips in 2015, is about much more than the consumption of cannabis and the music festival. For the seventh NCF, the entire week leading up to the festival will bring together business leaders in the cannabis space, patients, advocates, elected officials, and many more. The NCF will host a number of workshops and related activities all week long, and the festival will feature a collection of national and homegrown acts.
Local favorites and Go-Go legends Backyard Band, funk and soul band Everyday Everybody, cumbia band Cumbia Heights, DC-based production duo Foots and Cole, reggae band Nkula, and DJ Farrah Flosscett will join the aforementioned headliners onstage.
New this year, the NCF is launching 420 Food Week, patterning with area restaurants with specialized items to celebrate the event. More information on 420 Food Week and the entire National Cannabis Festival offerings will be featured below.
420 WEEK
● 420 Week begins the week leading up to the festival from April 15 – April 21. The week will include workshops, demonstrations, unique experiences, music, performing arts, comedy, and more, at venues across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The week also debuts 420 Food Week, a new addition to festival festivities, where visitors and Washingtonians alike can enjoy special menus and special offers from participating restaurants including Jerk At Nite, Little Miner Taco, H Street Country Club, and El Sol serving the best salty and sweet munchies across the DMV. On the day of the festival, the Munchies Zone is where guests will find some of these food vendors and more during the day’s happenings.
● The National Cannabis Policy Summit’s Congressional Forum on Thursday, April 20, assembles cannabis advocates, patients, business leaders, and policy experts for an afternoon of keynote addresses and discussions featuring Members of Congress in the Capitol Visitors Center’s Auditorium. Topics of discussion include expungement, banking, social equity, and paths to federal legalization. Join us for an afternoon of conversation and questions with elected officials addressing the most pressing questions around cannabis policy reform.
EDUCATION
In addition to the concert, the festival features six education pavilions covering topics, including: Wellness, Policy, Culture, Culinary, Grower’s World, and new this year, the Psychedelics education track. The pavilions invite attendees to participate in discussions on the medicinal benefits of cannabis, learn about legislative updates from state and federal advocates, hear from farming, tech, and culture influencers, re-focus their minds with yoga sessions, and more.
LOUNGES
● LGBTQIA+ Lounge, hosted by The Washington Blade, is a place for advocates and community members to gather, network, and share experiences.
● Seniors Lounge (for NCF’s “golden buds”) and the Veterans Pavilion hosted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and Balanced Veterans, return to serve as retreats for our special guests from the hustle and bustle of festivities.
Learn more about the National Cannabis Festival and additional programming by clicking here.
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Humboldt Family Farms, one of the top brands cultivating cannabis in California’s famed Humbolt County, has a brilliant idea for folks to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Instead of reaching for sips and suds, Humboldt Family Farms wants you to trade the usual for another kind of sticky green leaf if you catch our drift.
Humboldt Family Farms was established in 2007 by founder Scott Vasterling and stands out as one of the premier locations to obtain high-quality cannabis. From flower, pre-rolls, and vape cartridges, the brand has just about everyone covered when it comes to getting their medicine via their preferred method.
Last fall, HFF rolled out a variety of new products to the market with delivery options in some regions. Check out the offerings below:
Premium Flower
The Original F1 Blue Dream Premium Flower: A fan-favorite Sativa dominant hybrid delivering a balanced high with stimulating cerebral effects, thanks to the terpenes Pinene and Myrcene. On the farm for over 12 years, this legendary flower delivers a sweet fruity aroma and keeps you in a good mood.
The Original Galaxy OG Premium Flower: This Indica dominant hybrid was brought to Humboldt in 1996 and has been a favorite ever since. Offering the quintessential terpene profile of Caryophyllene, Limonene and Myrcene, this strain provides a completely relaxing, chill vibe.
Vape Cartridges
The Original Train Wreck Vape Cartridge: Starting with 100% Humboldt flower and extracted by Emerald Cup Winning Arcata X, this vape cartridge was created by extracting and refining the terpene profile to reveal a rare co-dominant terpene, Ocimene, which presents a calming effect. Terpinolene, the primary terpene, provides energy and creativity. This sweet-tropical flower-forward Sativa provides a calm, inspiring and euphoric effect.
The Original Galaxy OG Vape Cartridge: This strain has been extremely sought after, as it has been cultivated by Humboldt farmers for generations and with the vape cartridge, you can enjoy it on the go. To deliver the highest quality product, Emerald Cup winning Arcata X used 100% Humboldt-grown Cannabis for extraction. Just like the flower, this Indica dominant Hybrid vape cartridge delivers a relaxing and mellow experience.
Pre-Rolls
Galaxy OG & Saphire Tsu Pre-Roll: This collaborative joint is a perfect blend of 50% Saphire Tsu from Neukom Family Farms and 50% Galaxy OG from Humboldt Family Farms. This Indica leaning pre-roll is nearly 3:1 THC:CBD and certainly provides a relaxed and blissful effect.
The Blue Dream & Maui Waui Pre-Roll: This quintessential Sativa dominant pre-roll is how it has been enjoyed on the farm for over a decade, offering the perfect balance of fruity flavors with a heady high that is sure to please and set you at ease.
Pretty cool, right?
While we’re certainly not going to avoid all the green beer and cocktails this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Humboldt Family Farms and its array of options is perfect for swapping out booze for the burn.
Learn more about the brand here.
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The president and co-founder of PodcastOne, Chris “Kit” Gray, is facing a lawsuit filed by his former executive assistant, who says she was fired after refusing to ship cannabis products legally purchased in California to his home in Florida where cannabis is illegal. PodcastOne is also named as a defendant in the complaint.
Cherri Bell, an executive assistant with more than 20 years of experience including seven years at PodcastOne — which was purchased by media company LiveOne in 2020 — alleges that she was terminated on Feb. 10 in retaliation for refusing two requests by Gray to ship cannabis vape pens, gummies and other THC products across state lines through FedEx.
The suit, filed by Bell’s attorney Timothy McCaffrey Jr. in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday (Feb. 24), claims that after relocating his residence from California to Florida “in or around November 2021,” Gray “began planning trips to the Los Angeles area beginning in January 2022” and, following each of those visits, asked Bell “to ship various items to his home in Florida in random boxes that she was instructed to collect from around the office” using the company’s FedEx account.
“On or around” Oct. 18, 2022, the suit continues, Gray sent Bell a text message requesting that she ship some clothing to his family in Florida along with another package he left at the office. “In this text he also thanked her and mentioned again that he did not want to take the contents [of the package] on the plane and that he was nervous keeping it at the office,” the complaint reads. Inside the package, Bell claims she found “smoking paraphernalia from a marijuana dispensary including vape pens and vials” and subsequently decided not to ship the items after determining it was illegal to send drugs and drug paraphernalia across state lines.
Bell was right: While marijuana possession is legal in a number of states, possession and transportation are barred at the federal level under the Controlled Substances Act. Using FedEx as a drug courier to ship more than 50 grams of cannabis can land a person in federal prison for five years.
When Gray allegedly asked about the package weeks later, Bell says she responded via text that she did not feel comfortable sending the envelope. Gray then allegedly responded, “‘Oh I wouldn’t sweat that,’ completely dismissive of Plaintiff’s concern even though he had admitted to Plaintiff that he was nervous about carrying the package and leaving it at the office,” the complaint reads. Gray also allegedly told Bell he wished she would have told him earlier, “since apparently his supply was running low,” and that he had shipped “similar items approximately ten times in the past.”
Two days later, Gray allegedly asked Bell to drop off the package, along with a few bags of “gummy bears,” with another female employee, who would take care of the shipment. Following this incident, Bell claims she “noticed a definite change in her working relationship with Gray and the way he treated her,” according to the complaint.
The lawsuit alleges that Gray began to retaliate against Bell in the days and weeks that followed, including by delaying repayment of her expense report, giving her negative performance reviews and attempting to isolate her from the rest of the staff. While Bell was on medical leave for work-induced stress, it continues, Gray terminated her.
Bell is suing Gray and PodcastOne for illegal retaliation, wrongful termination and failure to pay wages upon termination.
Billboard made multiple attempts to reach Gray and PodcastOne/LiveOne officials but did not receive a response.
Margo Price is not shy about her taste for the sticky icky. So it makes perfect sense that the singer has teamed up with the cannabis brand Dad Grass to announce a new line of Mom Grass products that officially drop today (Jan. 26). Timed to coincide with Price’s mind-expanding new album, Strays, the joint-project features pre-rolled CBD joints and tins of flower, as well as a limited-edition run of merch that leans into the psychedelic vibe of the album, which mixes country, rock and songs inspired by magic mushroom adventures.
The run includes handmade, limited-edition “Margo Grass” embroidered hats and small batch natural indigo tie-dyed shirts to compliment the federally legal Mom Grass flower and joints made with CBG. According to a release, the products feature low-dose organic hemp packed with CBG, which contains less than 0.3% THC, which won’t get you Snoop-level high and is federally legal to have delivered to your home.
“I have battled insomnia, menstrual cramps, migraines, back pain, depression, hangovers, writer’s block and boredom with cannabis that’s high in CBG, and I want to help remove the stigma around this beautiful plant,” Price said in a statement.
Among the items in the collection are the Mom Grass x Margo Price special edition pack in 5 or 10-joint versions with pre-rolls in a trippy sleeve designed in collaboration with the singer that nods to the mushroom jumpsuit she wears on the album’s cover and lyrics from her song “Been to the Mountain.”
The Price collection is the follow up to last year’s George Harrison-inspired “All Things Must Grass” collection honoring the late Beatles’ iconic 1970 triple-LP solo album.
Check out some of the products below.
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Snoop Dogg is embracing a new chapter in the journey of Death Row as he and the vaunted label launch a new strain of cannabis.
The launch of Death Row Cannabis was announced on social media Thursday (Dec. 29). In an Instagram post, the classic Death Row logo created by graffiti artist Eric Haze was animated by artist Mylaramen, this time with the prisoner having one hand freed up to take a pull on a heavy joint as his hood is pulled back further. The striking visuals were accompanied by a soundtrack by producer and longtime Death Row Records collaborator DJ Battlecat.
“Promising to return Death Row to its former glory, all elements of the former label are being refitted for today’s audience and their evolving tastes,” said the company in a press release. The launch also provided the public with a look at the first drop which will come in limited-edition metallic bags carrying the Death Row Cannabis logo featuring that same prisoner smoking up with a free hand. The cannabis strains that are anticipated to be in the initial drop include familiar ones such as the Runtz strain and Strawberry Gary.
As reported by High Times, the main cultivator behind the new cannabis brand is AK, who was hand-selected by Snoop Dogg himself.” AK is responsible for being a legacy cultivator of many premium brands of cannabis, launching the SMKRS platform. He is also the Vice President of Cultivation for TRP LLC, the cannabis retail and distribution company which is also a majority owner of the Cookies dispensary stores across the United States. This includes their growing facilities in Florida. The first drop is slated to occur Jan. 2, 2023, at Cookies California locations in Brentwood, San Diego and San Bernardino. Other locations and other states will be announced afterward.
