10 Hip-Hop Artists Changing the Game In Africa

In most of Africa, hip-hop carries itself as a second class citizen. It’s seldom the leader of any chart or ranked list, existing as a popular niche genre that often blends with other local cultures as a hybrid [Source: djbooth.net].

The most prominent American rap songs in Africa are immensely popular—Lil Nas X’s “Old … Read the rest

How Medicare For All Could Dramatically Boost Access To Medical Marijuana

How Medicare For All Could Dramatically Boost Access To Medical Marijuana. Two major talking points among Democratic presidential candidates ahead of the 2020 Election has been universal health care and marijuana reform. But those two issues could have more in common than you think. According to one cannabis CEO, opening medicare for all could “dramatically” … Read the rest

10 Pop Icons You Probably Didn’t Know Were Marijuana Fans

10 Pop Icons You Probably Didn’t Know Were Marijuana Fans. While some celebrities like Cheech & Chong and Snoop Dogg are well known stoners, here’s a list of other noteworthy figures whose cannabis use hasn’t been as well publicized.

Ben & Jerry

Photo courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s

This famous ice cream duo admit to … Read the rest

Joe Rogan Battles Rep. Dan Crenshaw On Marijuana Prohbition

While Dan Crenshaw isn’t an opponent of marijuana legalization, his policy decisions aren’t helping anyone either. When Joe Rogan hosts a politician on his podcast, you should expect the topic of marijuana legalization will come up at least once. Such was the case when Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), a former NAVY Seal, joined the podcast.… Read the rest

U.S. Significantly Weakens Endangered Species Act

The Trump administration on Monday announced that it would change the way the Endangered Species Act is applied, significantly weakening the nation’s bedrock conservation law and making it harder to protect wildlife from the multiple threats posed by climate change.

The new rules would make it easier to remove a species from the endangered list … Read the rest

Jay-Z Is Now The Chief Brand Strategist For Cannabis Brand Caliva

Jay-Z Is Now The Chief Brand Strategist For Cannabis Brand Caliva. Rap’s first billionaire is showing no signs of slowing down in the myriad businesses that gave him that title. Now, Jay-Z has partnered with California cannabis brand Caliva, and the partnership doesn’t appear to be a simple endorsement deal. Instead, Jay has taken on … Read the rest