The Cannabis Hall of Fame

Cannabis has long stopped being a secret behind closed doors. From music legends to presidents, from Hollywood stars to billionaires — the list of celebrities who have publicly linked their name to marijuana is remarkable. Some openly smoke on camera, others launch their own cannabis brands, and some fight for legalization. We've gathered the most vivid stories — all based on public statements, interviews, and documented incidents.

Snoop Dogg — The Godfather

If cannabis were a religion, Snoop Dogg would be its high priest. The Long Beach rapper didn't just smoke — he made marijuana part of his identity. In 2015, he launched Leafs by Snoop, distributed by Canopy Growth in Canada. In 2022, he told People magazine that the "most stoned" he'd ever been was "with Willie f***ing Nelson" in Amsterdam on April 20th.

His friendship with Martha Stewart is a chapter unto itself: together they hosted a VH1 show (Emmy-nominated, 2017), launched a BIC lighter partnership, and in April 2025 threw a cannabis pairing dinner in West Hollywood. Martha admits she gets "a bit high from secondhand smoke" on set with Snoop.

Willie Nelson — The Outlaw with a Joint

Country music legend Willie Nelson is now in his 90s and remains one of the world's most famous cannabis enthusiasts. He's been arrested multiple times: in 2010, 6 ounces of marijuana were found on his tour bus in Texas. Nelson claimed it was all his, posted $2,500 bail, and moved on. He has two cannabis brands, and his quote — "We smoked a hell of a lot of marijuana together with Snoop" — is the stuff of legend.

Bob Marley — Weed as Religion

Bob Marley is perhaps the most iconic name in cannabis history. After converting to Rastafarianism in 1966, marijuana became not recreation but a religious sacrament. He believed: "Herb reveals yourself to you." He smoked daily from 1966 until his death in 1981 and declared: "Herb is the healing of the nation, alcohol is the destruction." Notably, Marley didn't drink alcohol or smoke tobacco.

Seth Rogen — "I wake up, make coffee, and roll a joint"

The Hollywood comedian is perhaps the most honest cannabis advocate in show business. In a 2021 Irish Times interview: "I wake up in the morning, I make a cup of coffee and I roll a joint. And that continues until I go to sleep — every single day." Rogen founded Houseplant in 2019, a cannabis brand that quickly became one of the most recognizable in California. "I'm honoured to be associated with weed," he says.

Mike Tyson — The Ear Became a Business

The former heavyweight champion turned his career's most scandalous moment into a cannabis empire. His brand Tyson 2.0 produces the famous Mike Bites gummies — shaped like a bitten ear (referencing the Holyfield fight, 1997). Each gummy packs 10mg THC in flavors like blueberry, mango, watermelon, and green apple. Tyson says he's made $3 million from the "ears" — exactly the amount of his fine for that bite. He credits cannabis with helping him lose 100 pounds and finding mental clarity.

Woody Harrelson — 20 Years Fighting for Legalization

One of Hollywood's most dedicated cannabis activists. In 1996, he planted hemp seeds in Kentucky in front of CNN cameras — and was arrested. After 20+ years of advocacy, in 2022 he opened The Woods — a luxurious cannabis dispensary in West Hollywood spanning 8,000 sq ft, with a consumption lounge, bar, koi pond garden, and a treehouse. Business partner: political commentator Bill Maher. At the ribbon cutting, Harrelson said: "Hopefully we can help make the West Hollywood citizens a little bit higher."

Elon Musk — One Hit Worth Billions

On September 6, 2018, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO smoked marijuana live on Joe Rogan's podcast (legal in California). He asked: "Is that legal, right?" — then took a drag. Later he said he's not a regular smoker and "doesn't notice any effect." But investors noticed: Tesla stock dropped 1.3% the next trading day. The episode became one of the most discussed moments in podcast history.

Rihanna — The Queen with a Blunt

The singer doesn't hide her love for cannabis — she displays it. Her Instagram is filled with blunt photos: smoking in a pool, while fishing, at parties, in Amsterdam. In one legendary post, she rolls a blunt on her bodyguard's head. Rihanna dressed as "Mary Jane" for Halloween and weaves cannabis imagery into her music videos. Every April 20th (4/20 Day), her account becomes an ode to marijuana.

Morgan Freeman — "I'll eat it, drink it, smoke it, snort it"

In 2015, Morgan Freeman gave an interview to The Daily Beast that became a manifesto: "Legalize it across the board!" After a 2008 car accident damaged nerves in his hand, the only relief for his fibromyalgia was marijuana. "How do I take it? However it comes! I'll eat it, drink it, smoke it, snort it!" Freeman also advocated for medical cannabis for children with epilepsy.

Louis Armstrong — The First Star Behind Bars

Long before Snoop Dogg, there was Louis Armstrong. The jazz legend started smoking regularly in the mid-1920s, calling it "gage" — slang among jazz musicians who called themselves "vipers." His piece "Muggles" (1928) — slang for cannabis — is considered one of jazz's most important recordings. In November 1930, he was arrested for smoking outside LA's Cotton Club — the first celebrity marijuana arrest in history. Sentence: 6 months and a $1,000 fine (both suspended). Armstrong averaged three large blunts daily throughout his career and wrote to his manager in 1954: "It's nothing but medicine."

Presidents and Politicians

Barack Obama was the most candid. During his Hawaii high school years, he was a member of the "Choom Gang" (choom = slang for smoking weed) and said in 2006: "When I was a kid, I inhaled frequently. That was the point." He later called it "bad choices of youth."

Bill Clinton admitted in 1992 to "experimenting with marijuana" at Oxford in the 1960s, but added the phrase that became a meme for decades: "I didn't inhale."

In Conclusion

The list goes on and on. Cannabis has long transcended subculture. When presidents admit they smoked, Oscar-winning actors open dispensaries, and billionaires take hits on live streams — this is no longer underground. It's part of global culture.

All facts in this article are based on public statements, documented interviews, and news reports. This article is for informational purposes only.

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