Marijuana and its use have always been extremely popular in Hip-Hop and youth cultures. From Busy Bee proclaiming "there's a place where the Ranch Boys go, to get a little cheeba and get gusto" in the seminal Hip-Hop film Wild Style; to Snoop Dogg's many weed anthems—it's nearly impossible to escape the association. The popularization of Hip-Hop culture, specifically rap music, combined with the legalization of marijuana in many states has caused the perfect storm and created an opportunity for many notable Hip Hop figures to market their own brands of smoke. Here are 10.
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10 Hip-Hop-Themed Cannabis Strains
10 Hip-Hop-Themed Cannabis Strains
Published Wed, April 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT
#10
New York Diesel - Mr. Wave (New York City Breakers)
The legendary B Boy Mr. Wave from the New York City Breakers , who appeared in the iconic motion picture 'Beat Street' and the 'Graffiti Rock' television program has his own CBD release. New York Diesel is available in over 100 dispensaries throughout France.
#9
Sugar Hill Delight - Sugar Hill Gang
The group that brought Rap music into the living rooms of America with the game changing songs "Rappers Delight" as well as "8th Wonder" and "Apache" enters the cannabis game.
#8
Ooh Lala - Run The Jewels
El-P and Killer Mike aka Run The Jewels released a cannabis strain through the Lemonnade and Cookies companies. Ooh La La is named after a song from their RTJ4 album.
#7
Dr. Greenthumb - B-Real
B Real of Cypress Hill rhymed almost exclusively about weed on their debut 'Somethin' For The Blunted'. B says: "Dr. Greenthumb wasn't supposed to be anything. It was a skit that turned into a song." That song has turned into a legacy dispensary and retail experience.
#6
Casanova Fly - Grandmaster Caz
The iconic Grandmaster Caz of The Legendary Cold Crush Brothers just released a strain that carries his original moniker: The C-A-S AN O-V-A and the rest is F-L-Y. "This new hybrid has a sweet nose and specific cannabinoids to enhance sexual arousal", it promises.
#5
Slam - Onyx
The legendary ball head invasion is back with SLAM, named after one of their biggest hits! Released on 4/20/22 - just in time for the holiday!!
#4
Moon Rock - Kurupt
Kurupt, one half of the legendary Dogg Pound has released a cannabis concoction that is said to be one of the most potent on the legal market! Moon Rock is a cannabis flower that has been dipped in oil and rolled in kief. It promises wild flavors and potent highs.
#3
Googley Goo - Das EFX
Inspired by, and named after a line from their iconic debut single "They Want EFX". "I gave a oopsy, daisy, now you've got the Crazy Drayz with the books, googley-goo where's the gravy."
#2
Leafs - Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg; the Rap artist, label owner, entrepreneur and weed aficionado released Leafs by Snoop in 2015. Snoop says of Leafs: "Leafs by Snoop is my way of sharing the experience I have
with the finest quality cannabis one could imagine.
Let’s medicate, elevate, and put it in the air!"
#1
Cookies - Berner
Berner is without question the most successful Rapper/cannabis figure in the game and one of the most recognizable names in the cannabis industry. His popular Cookies cannabis brand started in California and has expanded throughout the West Coast. You can find Cookies in Oklahoma, Nevada, Michigan and Maryland as well as Jerusalem, Toronto and Tel Aviv. Cookies distributes Run The Jewels' Ooh La La, Rick Ross' Lemon Pepper and many other strains.
