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S.W.E.D. by Snoop Dogg; the Newest Cannabis Dispensary in Los Angeles

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Smoke Weed Every Day= S.W.E.D a Snoop Dogg Store, the newest cannabis dispensary opened its doors in Los Angeles, California on July 15, 2024 and the man himself was in the building to celebrate its grand opening. People gathered near LAX to celebrate the opening of the dispensary and “Drop It Like It’s Hot” with their wide variety of strains and products.

The Introduction of a Limited Edition Collection Honoring Death Row Records Most Legendary Artists

When Snoop Dogg took over Death Row Records (DRR) in 2022 and launched Death Row Records Cannabis in January 2023, he vowed to restore the label to its former glory, championing artists, hip-hop, and cannabis culture. Today, that promise is being fulfilled with the introduction of a limited edition collection honoring one of DRR’s most legendary artists, Tupac Shakur/ 2Pac.

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In 1995, 2Pac joined Death Row Records and swiftly became one of the most influential rappers of all time. He gave us: Dear Mama, California Love, Me Against the World; he graced the big screen with Janet Jackson in Poetic Justice; he spoke light in dark rooms. Going beyond music, 2Pac was a powerful voice for political and social change, using his platform to advocate for Black America.

Significantly, Snoop Dogg chose 2Pac for DRR Cannabis’ inaugural artist collaboration. Their connection is rooted in a shared history that goes beyond the label, with 2Pac famously handing Snoop his first blunt, a story Snoop recalled as he inducted 2Pac into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. 

“That first blunt sparked a friendship that ran deep,” Snoop reminisces. “We’ll always have his music, but this is another way I can bring what was meaningful to 2Pac to his fans.”

S.W.E.D Grand Opening Highlights

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During the grand opening celebration, guests received Alien OG jarred flower, one of four never-before released collectible photos of 2Pac in front of a DRR graffiti-covered wall, as well as a DRR matchbook, recreated precisely from the shoot.

The exclusive release will initially be available in select California dispensaries on Friday, July 19th, with a planned release in Michigan through their partner, Pleasantrees, later this year. Fans eager to collect all the photos can go to deathrowcannabis.co to find the closest retail store offering the special commemorative product.

For more information about this collection, please visit deathrowcannabis.co.

About Death Row Records and Death Row Cannabis

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Founded in 1991, Death Row Records became a significant force in the hip-hop industry, known for its roster of influential artists and its contributions to the genre. Under Snoop Dogg’s leadership, the label continues to innovate and celebrate the rich culture of hip-hop and cannabis. Launched in 2023, Death Row Cannabis brings the legacy of Death Row Records into the cannabis industry, offering premium products that honor the label’s iconic history and its artists. 

Hear from S.W.E.D’s Leadership Team

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I chatted briefly with Death Row Records Cannabis, CEO, Tiffany Chin about the grand opening and the launch of the limited edition collection. Tiffany said: 

“This collaboration highlights Snoop’s vision as the owner of Death Row Records – spreading love and joy through the artistry of its musicians. Working with the 2Pac estate and the people who knew him best to celebrate his love of the plant and his significance to the Death Row Records family was an honor.”

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Veronica “Vee” Castillo is known as the <Traveling Cannabis Writer>. She is a published writer, connector, traveler, and a member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association Board of Directors. 

Her body of work, which includes over 200 published articles in 15  publications, covers all things and people in cannabis/ hemp/ and overall plant medicines. She can be found in both digital and print where she provides cannabis industry and community insights from her 6 year journey around the country. 

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