Hip-hop and cannabis will always be connected at the hip. Rappers smoke weed to create music while fans blaze up to enjoy the same music. Inevitably, successful cannabis-friendly rappers make some kind of play in the weed game. There are so many rappers trying to make it in the cannabis game, but not everyone has fire top-shelf cannabis.
Many rappers rely on their name alone to sell weed, while others take time to understand the weed business and how to grow beautiful flower while staying compliant with state cannabis regulations. These rappers are known to produce incredible cannabis products in legal markets across the country.
20 Rappers with Weed Products and/or Companies
Berner
Berner is the undisputed king of rapper weed and one of the most recognizable figures in the entire legal cannabis industry. He introduced the world to the Cookies cannabis strains and brand with the same name, starting in California. Since then, the brand has expanded into the entire West Coast – California, Washington, Colorado, and Oregon all carry Cookies. Additionally, you’ll find Cookies products and dispensaries in Oklahoma, Nevada, Michigan, Maryland, Arkansas, New Mexico, Montana, and Massachusetts, as well as internationally in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Toronto.
Cookies has also expanded to multiple brands, including Lemonnade, Collins Ave, Minntz, Powerzzzup, Runtz, Cookies CBD, and Grandiflora.
Read about how Cookies started and why it is so hyped up.
Snoop Dogg
Berner is known as the king of cannabis branding, but Snoop Dogg is arguably the most famous weed smoker on the planet. His official brand Leafs by Snoop is a full line of legal products that includes edibles, concentrates, and flower. A Green Horizons analysis remarked that Leafs By Snoop is one of the most recognizable cannabis brands on the market when compared to other popular brands like Cheeba Chews.
YG
YG is a big name in the cannabis industry. Since 2011, YG has dropped strains under his company 4HUNNID. One of his most popular strains is YG OG, which dropped in 2011 but has seen a comeback in recent times. With around 32.52% THC, this hybrid produces a potentially strong body and head high, with effects of euphoria and deep relaxation.
Kurupt
Kurupt created the moon rocks which is one of the most potent cannabis concoctions on the legal market. A moon-rock is cannabis flower that has been dipped in oil and rolled in kief. This trifecta delivers wild flavors, potent highs, and an overall unique smoking experience.
Tee Grizzley
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Detroit native Tee Grizzley returned to Michigan to launch his new cannabis line, Grizzley Gas. Partnered with Levels, Grizzley was involved in the creation process every step of the way for two years. Tee Grizzley then released four strains on this line, The Original Grizzley Gas, Marshmallow OG, White Runtz x Jet Fuel Gelato, and East Side OG.
Jay-Z
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Jay-Z has crafted a legacy for himself, not just as a rapper but as a savvy businessman. Jay-Z’s ventures and expertise led him to become the first rapper billionaire. Now, he has expanded his reach into the world of cannabis. His company, Monogram, offers high-quality cannabis in sleek all-black containers. Each strain is cultivated with help from Jay-Z to ensure the looks, tastes, and smells are deserving of a luxury title.
Nipsey Hussle
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The late Nipsey Hussle was an icon of the California rap scene. Much like Jay-Z, Nipsey was known to be a businessman, being hands-on in his ventures and taking them very seriously. Nipsey collaborated with The Cure Company to create his own strain called Marathon OG. Embellished by a haze of trichomes and vibrant orange pistils, Marathon OG is a strong indica that offers a relaxed state, while potentially relieving pain and anxiety.
Run The Jewels
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Run The Jewels just came out with their own cannabis strain through the Lemonnade brand — which is part of the Cookies company. The Oh La La strain is named after a song from their latest album, RTJ4. It’s a powerful hybrid strain that has potentially stoney and uplifting vibes. It’s the perfect strain to grind with, which Jamie and Mike can surely appreciate.
Mick Jenkins
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Partnered with The Healing Component (THC), Mick Jenkins strives to craft strains that directly complement his songs. THCs founder Blake was directly inspired by Jenkins’ debut album, The Healing Component, and now works with the artist himself cultivating cannabis. Blake states that music and cannabis go hand in hand, so he strives to make that symbiosis the focus of his operation. The first strain is cultivated for Jenkins’ popular song “Jazz,” with more on the way.
Xzibit
Xzibit is the mad man behind Napalm Cannabis Co’s Grenade pre-roll — one of the craziest pre-rolled products out there. It’s a massive eight-gram log with a glass tip. The Grenade consists of seven grams of premium flower, one gram of live resin, and special terpene-infused rolling papers. Their collaborations with Cookies sell out constantly.
Rick Ross
Rick Ross has a boss lineup of cannabis strains through Berner’s Cookies brand. The Collins Ave, Pink Rozay, and Lemon Pepper strain all represent different fun facts around the lore of Rick Ross. Whether it’s his Lemon Pepper wings, love for the Miami Heat, or one of the most historic streets on South Beach, the Collins Ave cannabis line helps tell Rick Ross’s story.
Additionally, Rick Ross has a hemp company in collaboration with Rap Snacks and Hempacco called Hemp Hop Smokeables.
Wiz Khalifa
Khalifa Kush is one of the most popular strains in Nevada. Wiz Khalifa is a cannabis connoisseur that has built an empire around his stoned-out bars and his handcrafted Khalifa Kush strain represents his love for the plant. It’s an OG Kush descendant that has sour lemon flavors.
Recently, Khalifa Kush announced an exclusive partnership with MSO Trulieve to bring Wiz’s products to Florida.
B-Real
B-Real is one of the most prolific stoners on this list and runs his own chain of dispensaries in California called Dr. Greenthumb’s. Named after one of the most popular Cypress Hill songs, B-Real dispensaries carry all kinds of incredible brands and products — including Xzibit’s Napalm pre-roll and Berner’s Cookies brands.
2 Chainz
2 Chainz has a unique cannabis brand called Gas. The brand relies on octane ratings to designate the quality, from economic to premium. Gas is a consumer-friendly brand that is backed by a legit cannabis connoisseur and someone who has an eye for the luxurious things in life. The brand offers premium flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, topicals, and edibles across California dispensaries.
Jim Jones
Jim Jones is the celebrity face of Saucey Farms & Extracts, which focuses on flower and concentrate-based creations. The Capo infused blunt is a powerful pre-roll that is rolled in kief. Saucey wants to be known for its luxurious cannabis and having Jim Jones as the face of the brand certainly helps with that.
Ice Cube
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Speaking of taking up new ventures, Ice Cube is well known for straying away from rapping to try new things. Aside from being a well-known actor, Ice Cube launched his own cannabis line called Fryday Kush, inspired by his 1995 movie, Friday. Partnering with Caviar Gold, Fryday Kush boasts up to 46.2% THC and 10.78% CBD. It is currently for sale in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Oklahoma.
Quavo
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In keeping with his image of a boujee lifestyle, Quavo has collaborated with Winners Circle Genetics to cultivate Birkinz. Named after the luxury brand, Birkinz is tough to get your hands on due to it being a newer and popular strain. Nonetheless, consumers are giving positive reviews. Packaged in a miniature Hermès Birkin purse, this hybrid strain clocks in at around 31.2% THC.
Riff Raff
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Mick Jenkins isn’t the only one to have a strain named after a song. Riff Raff has collaborated with MidZotics to release Ultraviolet Pirate, named after his single and tour. Riff Raff isn’t new to the cannabis scene, either. He’s been in the industry since 2014, when he released Jody Highroller. Ultraviolet Pirate is an indica-leaning hybrid with potential effects of euphoria and relaxation, which makes it a go-to strain for relaxing at the end of the day.
Trap Private Reserve
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The chefs behind the popular Trap Kitchen food truck in Los Angeles have partnered with Biscuit Boys to create their own line of strains. Additionally, partnered with them are rappers Cool Nutz, Mikey Vegaz, and Fli Boi Moe. These guys are whipping up strains like their popular Biscuits and Gravy, a mellow indica that offers relaxation and euphoria.
The Smoker’s Club
The Smoker’s Club is a NYC-based lifestyle brand with multiple lines of cannabis. Founded by artists Jonnyshipes, Smoke DZA, and Shiest Bubz, The Smokers Club has an iconic style. With packaging centered around deep gold and green, their products are easily recognizable. Their strains include the recent Saul Goodman. Partnering with Emjay, this strain boasts around 24.21% THC with floral and fruity notes of flavor.
