“When cannabis is regulated, it only helps, it doesn’t hurt. At this point, there’s no way to not regulate it and help everybody as opposed to pushing it off like it’s something that doesn’t matter. We’re past that point. This isn’t the Stone Age; it’s the Stoned Age.” Ultra-famous rapper and entrepreneur Wiz Khalifa leans back, a cloud of smoke lingering in the air as he reflects on the state of cannabis legalization.
For a man who has built an empire on a plant once demonized by governments worldwide, Wiz speaks with the authority of someone who has witnessed—and driven—the tides of change in both culture and industry. His brand, Khalifa Kush, launched roughly a decade ago and now synonymous with premium cannabis, is set to break into the European market, starting with Germany, as he reveals in an exclusive interview ahead of an official announcement.
‘All The Older Cats Smoked’
Developing a love for cannabis was almost inevitable for Wiz. Growing up in the studio, surrounded by more experienced musicians who smoked while they created, the herb became intertwined with his creative process. “That’s all I’ve ever been around: smoking and creating,” he reflects. “Being around a lot of musicians, all the older cats smoked. When they came to the studio, they would roll up. It didn’t matter if they were 21, 22, or a little bit older; if they had businesses, family, all that… they would come to the studio and that would be their time to chill out, smoke and create.”
H/T: www.forbes.com
