These weed-loving celebrities deserve a spot on the marijuana mountain Rushmore

In honor of ‘420’, the biggest day in the cannabis industry, cannabis experts were asked who should be on the ‘Mount Rushmore of Marijuana’. While many names were mentioned, Snoop Dogg emerged as a top choice due to his long-standing advocacy for normalizing cannabis use. Willie Nelson, known for his support of legalization, and Bob Marley, a cannabis advocate and reggae legend, were also popular choices among industry insiders. Cheech and Chong, stoner comedians who popularized cannabis culture, were considered by some, as were Martha Stewart and Rihanna.

However, not everyone in the cannabis industry believes celebrities should be honored at marijuana Mount Rushmore. Olivia Alexander, CEO of Kush Queen, believes that celebrities are exploiting the plant for money and profit, and that consumers prefer to buy from people who really understand and are part of the community. Robert Holland, founder of Tempo Crackers, suggests honoring Mary Jane Rathbun, an early cannabis advocate who was known for handing out marijuana brownies to AIDS patients in San Francisco.

Some in the industry, like Anna Walters of cannabis brand Breez, joke that they would choose the same figures as on the regular Mount Rushmore, while others, like Derek Chase of Flora + Bast, prefer a representation of natural elements such as the sun. moon and earth instead of conscious beings. Overall, the debate over who should be on Mount Rushmore highlights the diversity of opinion within the industry regarding the importance of celebrities versus historical proponents and natural elements in honoring the plant and its history.