Cannabis Culture

Cannabis enthusiasts and heavy metal fans have something new to look forward to. Dimebag Darrell's Cannabis From Hell, a cannabis line honoring the late Pantera and Damageplan guitarist, is hitting the market with its debut product, Pinteras. These limited-edition pre-rolled pinners are crafted in...

On August 28, 1964, following their sold-out show at the Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, The Beatles had an encounter that would reset their creative compass forever. In a room at the Delmonico Hotel in Manhattan, Bob Dylan introduced the Fab Four to cannabis – a move some say shaped the...

Actor and content creator David Granados has entered the music scene with a bang, and his debut single, “Sativa,” is creating a buzz by combining cannabis culture with catchy reggaeton beats. The track is not only stirring excitement on social media but is also fueling a new trend of...

Latin America's cannabis scene is undergoing a massive overhaul, with the plant slowly gaining public acceptance and permeating the mainstream, being carefully woven into the fabric of daily life, even showing up on huge TV shows and hit songs. This is all-encompassed by the changing laws and...

“Weed helps people more than it hurts… I’d tell Congress: help us make it legal and provide more jobs around the world,” says famed rapper Rich The Kid in an exclusive interview, accompanied by Jim Jones, as they discuss cannabis and their new collaboration with High...

In a tribute to the music and culture of legend Bob Marley, Jeeter, a California-based cannabis-infused pre-rolls maker, has teamed up with the Marley family to launch the Jeeter X Bob Marley "One Love" Unity Joint. This collector's edition launched on Thursday in Arizona, California, and Michigan...

Colin Hanks, renowned actor, producer, director and entrepreneur, has always held a unique stance when it comes to cannabis. He's not your typical celebrity stoner, but he certainly isn't a critic either. Delving into his relationship with cannabis reveals a nuanced perspective that...

The bond between humanity and the cannabis plant dates back to ancient times. Its numerous properties have been used throughout history for therapeutic, religious, spiritual, industrial and recreational purposes. During the last century, prohibition and misguided drug policies based on...

On December 10, 2013, Uruguay decriminalized the use of cannabis and moved to regulate the sale and home cultivation of the plant for adult use, becoming the first country in the world to do so. From that moment on, the Uruguayan State designed a legal framework that now encompasses growers...

Weedmaps WM Technology Inc (NASDAQ: MAPS) and hip hop star Killer Mike announced the launch of their new media project Tumbleweeds. The show will follow Killer Mike, real name Michael Render, exploring what show creators call "a new era of cannabis in America." What To Expect On...

Colorado Governor Signs New Law With Stricter Rules For Doctors Recommending Medical Cannabis  Gov. Jared Polis has apparently decided to complicate things a bit for physicians who recommend medical cannabis to their patients. On Thursday, the governor signed HB 1317 into law, which ...

Hydroponics nutrient manufacturer Emerald Harvest has decided to join many other companies in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.  “Giving back is the right thing to do," said Emerald Harvest CEO Rob Higgins. "Together, we are all part of the solution....

"Wonder Women Of Weed" is a bi-monthly show and column featuring accomplished female leaders in the cannabis industry, brought from a collaborative effort that includes Benzinga, Industry Power Women and Direct Cannabis Network. This week, we’re presenting activist and...