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As a former NBA champion, Olympian and entrepreneur, Lamar Odom shoots for success with his newest enterprise in the cannabis industry. O n the C O V E R :
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Polished Production Tiara Thomas, whose pop and R&B music has been remixed by artists like Rihanna, enjoys the chill lifestyle as a cannabis consumer.
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Artistic Expression The annual High Art 2018 contest revealed the talents of many artists, including grand prize winner Mike Oncley, whose passion for cannabis knows no bounds.
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Power in Pride Cannabis consumers unite with the LGBTQ community in celebration at this month’s international Pride rallies.
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departments 08 Letter from the Editor news 10 News Nuggets 11 By the Numbers 12 Local News reviews 14 Company Highlight 16 Edible & Concentrate Reviews 18 Cool Stuff in every issue 36 À La Carte 38 Growing Culture
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Online Exclusive! d Thomas Jefferson University Opens Cannabis Patient Registry d Thailand Discusses Loosening Laws on Cannabis
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Safety in Sportsmanship
Justin Timberlake “The only thing pot does for me is it gets me to stop thinking. Sometimes I have a brain that needs to be turned off. Some people are just better high.”
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BA Playoffs, World Series, Super Bowl Sunday and March Madness— chances are you’re familiar with most of these sports terms, and for good reason. Sports are a pivotal part of the American lifestyle. So, while cannabis consumption continues to gain popularity across the “Land of the Free,” it’s unfortunate that most professional sports leagues are still hesitant to accept the plant’s medicinal value. Cannabis serves as a substance for recreation, and it’s also a plant that provides us with wellness. Every day there are more and more individuals ditching dangerous substances like opioids and alcohol in favor of this greener and nonlethal alternative. However, many professional sports players are still prescribed dangerous and addictive opioids to deal with their sportsrelated injuries, while cannabis remains a banned substance in most American professional sports leagues. Brave heroes of pro sports, both active and retired, are coming forward to express the benefits they’ve received from cannabis. Veteran National Football League (NFL) running back Mike James was the first player to request a “therapeutic use exemption” for cannabis in March. His story aired in a Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s CNN series entitled “Weed 4: Pot vs. Pills.” James bravely shared how he depended on prescribed opioids to manage chronic pain following sportsrelated injuries, which led to numerous surgeries. He shared how he was able to discontinue his use of opioids in favor of medical cannabis, which ultimately provided him a safer alternative for pain relief. Unfortunately, the NFL leadership was not receptive to his powerful story, denying his request for an exemption in late April. Despite the setbacks, many retired professional athletes continue to lead the charge in demanding sports leagues embrace the medicinal benefits of cannabis. CULTURE’s cover story this month focuses on none other than Lamar Odom, who didn’t hesitate to discuss how his new line of cannabis products can help others 8
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on their road to recovery, much like cannabis did for him years ago. The connection between sports and cannabis is now stronger than ever. As cannabis continues to be an important topic on Capitol Hill and supported by pro athletes in all leagues, it will be interesting to see if sports leadership will finally embrace the medicinal benefits of cannabis, once and for all. Either way, we remain poised to continue fighting for our human right to consume this miraculous plant. c Cheers!
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Board Rescinds Contract for Cannabis Event at Del Mar Fairgrounds On May 8, about 50 people expressed opinions about the fate of cannabis events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, and in the end, it’s unlikely that cannabis events will take place there in the future. At the meeting, the 22nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors rescinded a contract with Lawrence Bame of Westward Expos for The Goodlife Festival, which was intended to be an educational cannabis event, citing the disconnect between federal and state law. The Bureau of Cannabis
Control mandates that “cannabis events must be held at a county fair or district agricultural association event.” The law also determines “written approval from the local jurisdiction authorizing on-site cannabis sales and consumption by persons age 21 and older at the event is required for all temporary cannabis events.” Mayor Dwight Worden agreed, saying that he doesn’t want to allow cannabis events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
La Mesa City Council Rejects Planning Commission’s Recommendation to Open Dispensary The La Mesa City Council unanimously rejected the La Mesa Planning Commission’s recent recommendation to grant a conditional use permit approval to a proposed dispensary in the La Mesa Medical Plaza near 70th and El Cajon. La Mesa voters approved Measure U last November, allowing medical cannabis businesses, so long as they aren’t within 1,000 feet of a “minor-oriented” facility. “Since the center does not fall within the
Arizona Governor Signs Bill to Legalize Industrial Hemp Cultivation Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona signed legislation on May 14, which allows farmers to cultivate industrial hemp. Senate Bill 1098 allows cultivators, harvesters, processors and transporters to obtain a state license from the Arizona Department of Agriculture, which will oversee the program. Farmers will be able to harvest hemp up to four times per year, thanks to Arizona’s sunny
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definition of a ‘minororiented facility,’” the location is in compliance with Measure U, the planning commission originally concluded. The main reason that the council rejected the recommendation is because The San Diego Center for Children (SDCC), a business that caters to minors, is too close to the dispensary. SDCC officials voiced their opinion that their office should qualify as a “minor-oriented” facility, which swayed the decision of city council members.
climate. That could translate to 1,500 pounds of hemp per acre, according to estimates. “This bill opens Arizona to the possibility of a new agricultural product,” Gov. Ducey stated. “I’m glad to sign a bill that could have a positive economic impact for the state.” Ducey vetoed previous attempts to allow hemp cultivation due to the planned program’s lack of a funding source. Under the new law, anyone caught violating licensing requirements will be subject to strict penalties.
The amount of money, in millions of dollars, that the University of California, San Diego Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research received as a grant to study cannabidiol and autism: (Source: Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research)
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The number of children who will be observed in a clinical trial for treating autism with cannabidiol, which will be conducted by the University of California, San Diego: (Source: Duluth News Tribune)
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The number of San Diego-based dispensaries with direct connections to leaders of the Neighborhood Market Association, who also owns many local convenience and liquor stores: (Source: Voice of San Diego)
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The amount of money, in millions of dollars, that California has collected in cannabis tax revenue during the first quarter of 2018: (Source: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration)
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The amount of money, in millions of dollars, that was collected in gross product sales of Kentuckybased hemp: (Source: Courier-Journal)
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San Diego International Beer Festival WHEN: Fri, June 15-Sun, June 17 WHERE: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar WEBSITE: sandiegobeerfestival.com One of California’s biggest international beer competitions is coming to San Diego for three days of celebratory beer sampling and hearty food consumption. Beer fanatics will gather from across the region to enjoy hard-to-find foreign craft brews, as well as old and well-known favorites from local breweries. Vendors will be selling a variety of accessories and gifts for beer lovers, and there will even be educational
demonstrations from industry professionals on food and beer pairing. San Diego International Beer Festival is also teaming up with the brewing supply store, The Homebrewer, to offer hands-on experience in the science behind brewing your favorite beers. Not only do all attendees obtain access to the beer festival, but entry also includes access to the San Diego County Fair as well. (Cecilia Juarez) CultureMagazine.com
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Record-breaking grant awarded to local research study on cannabis and autism By Pamela Jayne
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$4.7 million grant provided by The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation, in partnership with the Wholistic Research and Education Foundation, will allow researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research to conduct a multidisciplinary study of the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on autism. Researchers believe that CBD may affect the central nervous system in a way that could be relevant to autism, including correcting imbalances in certain neurotransmitters, enhancing activity of endocannabinoids (neurotransmitters that modulate mood, memory and a variety of cognitive processes), modifying neural network signaling and protecting against neuro-inflammation. The three goals of the study are to determine if CBD is safe and tolerable and whether it helps with the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), whether and how CBD alters neurotransmitters and/or improves brain connectivity, and whether biomarkers of neuro-inflammation, also associated with ASD, are altered by CBD. The clinical trial, slated to begin in late 2018, will be led by Doris Trauner, MD, a professor in the departments of Pediatrics and Neurosciences at the UCSD School of Medicine. Basic and translational research will be headed by Gabriel A. Silva, PhD, professor of bioengineering in the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering and professor of neurosciences
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Magic 92.5 Summer Jam! and Alysson Muotri, PhD, professor in the UC San Diego School of Medicine departments of Pediatrics and Cellular & Molecular Medicine. The multidisciplinary study will include 30 children, ranging in age from eight to 12 years old, who have all already received a confirmed diagnosis of moderate to severe ASD. All participants must be in good general health and free of any other neurological conditions, such as epilepsy. During the first phase of the study, half of the children will receive an oral dose of CBD, and the other half will receive a placebo. In the second phase of the study, the two groups will be switched. The half who initially received a placebo will receive the oral dose of CBD, while the group who first were given CBD will receive a placebo. Researchers will be “blinded” as to which participants are receiving which treatment until all testing is completed. The generous grant that will fund the study is one of the largest private grants ever awarded in the United States for medical cannabis research. The announcement has caused a great amount of excitement and hope, in both the cannabis community and the autism community. Both communities are adamant and vocal about anecdotal evidence that CBD improves function in those on the autism spectrum. Amy Munera, president of Autism Society San Diego and mother of three boys with autism, told CULTURE that she and the group are very pleased to see this research happening, especially here locally. “The more options that are available, the more people can be helped, and that is always a good thing. Since so many people [with autism] are already on psychiatric medications, many of which can have significant side effects, this research may help to provide options that are safer and work for those for whom other treatments have not.” She further explained, “There are many people in the autism community using a variety of treatments, and quality research to determine their efficacy is so important.” Autism Society San Diego is the oldest affiliate of the Autism Society of America, having been in existence for more than 50 years. The organization has an all-volunteer board of directors dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by autism, especially here in San Diego County. Stay tuned to CULTURE for updates on this groundbreaking research. c
We all still enjoy those ’90 jams no matter the age group we fall into. Whether we hear those nostalgic tunes from our parents, friends, work or even the radio—that genre of music will never go out of style. Coming to San Diego for one night of classic sounds, Pacific Concert Group and the radio station Magic 92.5 are teaming up to present to you with Summer Jam 2018. Get ready to move your body to performances from Coolio, Lighter Shade of Brown, Tag Team, SWV, as well as former CULTURE cover, Warren G and many others. You’ll probably hear classic favorites like “Regulate,” the “Tootsee Roll” and Coolio’s cover of “Fantastic Voyage.” This concert will define the summer season, especially for those who can’t get enough of those classic 1990s tunes. (Cecilia Juarez) WHEN: Sat, June 23 WHERE: Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego WEBSITE: magic925.com/ event/summer-jam
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company highlight increase our profit margin, we know in our hearts that it destroys the soul of the plant and creates a poor experience for the consumer. Thickness matters, which is why we use only two ingredients—cannabis oil, terpenes and never questionable fillers such as glycerin or polyethylene glycol. Also, by conducting our proprietary Fresh Mapped™ full spectrum analysis of living, breathing cannabis plants, our products are bursting with terpenes and recreate the same sensations you experience in a blooming cannabis garden. Combined with state-of-the-art ceramic core cartridges, our product line is the most innovative in the market today.
HoneyVape™ (510) 246-0755 www.HoneyVape.buzz How would you describe your company? What is your specialty? Established in 2012, HoneyVape™ is a California state-licensed, adult-use and medicinal cannabis oil company, and the first and only producer in California to provide authentic, full spectrum, distilled oil in cartridges. We provide our THC and CBD lab-tested extracts in vape cartridges, applicators, caps, batteries and apparel to legal
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dispensaries and delivery services throughout "The Golden State." We live by the motto, “Only the best.” What do you offer consumers/clients that others don’t? We are the only company in California to offer the best-tasting, authentic, full spectrum cannabis oil. Many companies claim to be full spectrum cannabis [and] yet [they] use fillers, solvents and winterization to strip away the host of phytochemicals, lipids and flavors that contribute to marijuana’s “entourage effect.” While this could
How and why did your company start up? HoneyVape™ was originally inspired by our colleagues in the scientific and public health community. In 2007 our team founded the first vertically integrated medical cannabis collective in Los Angeles. We were known as the “farmers market of cannabis” that brought together farmers, breeders and patients in an atmosphere of love, medicine and rock ‘n’ roll. Through our collective we were introduced to doctors and scientists who were studying the public health effects of the young adult “dabbing” trend. This often entailed group parties where young adults would consume extremely high doses of contaminated cannabis oil to the point of passing out. When they
asked us “Isn’t there a safer alternative?” we realized there wasn’t and that is how HoneyVape™ was founded. With the changing landscape of medical and recreational cannabis, what do you see as the biggest challenges to your progress as a company? Any advantages? As the original and only full spectrum, distilled oil, vaping company in California, our biggest advantage is our knowledge and reputation. Our manufacturing team of Ph.D chemists and scientists were the first to bring marijuana distillate to the California marketplace. So, when our team educates our retail customers and wholesale partners about the science of cannabis oil and terpenes, we are not just reciting what we saw on Instagram. We are the direct link to the scientists who were doing it in California and The Netherlands for years! Our biggest challenge is winning the fight against widespread cannabis discrimination from state and federal governments. What words of advice would you offer anyone seeking to enter the world of cannabis business? If you take care of the plant, it will take care of you. What do you hope to accomplish in the cannabis industry? To be known as a company that produces clean, authentic, performancebased products that one can trust. Only the best! c
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Super Silver Haze Premium CO2 Clear Cartridge The classic and unrivaled strain Super Silver Haze has been perfectly concentrated and captured in a cartridge by Cali Pure. Any longtime cannabis enthusiast remembers the first time they smoked Super Silver Haze, and for good reason. Its bright, clean, crisp, citrusy and heavily hazey flavors are not easily forgotten. For anyone who has yet to experience the haze craze, well . . . you are in for a treat! Due to its sativa-dominance, expect to feel energized and cerebrally uplifted, while also being relaxed and relieved of any pain, tension and anxiety. Super Silver Haze is also effective as an appetite stimulant. At 90 percent THC, just a few puffs will work wonders for beginners, and a few more will get the job done for more experienced cannabis consumers. Available throughout California, Cali Pure Products are thoroughly labeled, ensuring that consumers know exactly what they are getting. This cartridge is the perfect new way to enjoy an old favorite.
Therapy Pure Essentials Cacao Chocolate Peppermint Bar Made with 81 percent dark chocolate that satisfies even the most discerning sweet tooth, Therapy Pure Essentials Cacao Chocolate Peppermint Bar is a superfood snack disguised as a delicious treat. It also includes hemp seeds (which provide a delightful and nutritious crunch), activated hemp isolate and the perfect amount of peppermint oil to give it a really nice, light and refreshing flavor. Because it contains no THC, it is completely non-psychoactive, yet provides all of the health benefits of CBD. However, if you’re watching your calorie intake, you may want to take it easy, because this bar is so tasty, you’ll find it difficult to eat just one square! Made with all organic ingredients, it is also gluten-free and vegan. Therapy Pure Essentials Cacao Chocolate Peppermint Bar is available throughout “The Golden State” and online at therapypureessentials.com.
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Gypsy Magic Love Spell Healing CBD Bath Bomb The Gypsy Magic Love Spell Healing CBD Bath Bomb contains real rose petals and 40mg of CBD that is derived from industrial hemp cultivated in Kentucky. It is also a rewarding and indulgent way to unwind after a long day. The bomb relaxes and soothes sore muscles, melting away any leftover tension. Forget about those average bath bombs—you won’t regret letting Love Spell take you away. If you’d like to invite a partner to join you in the fizzy fun, it is also a sensual way to add a little cannabis to your romance routine. Once it begins to fizz, this bath bomb will make the immediate area smell like a beautiful bouquet of fresh roses without the potent scent of artificial perfume. After a nice, warm half-hour soak (or longer if you prefer), your skin will be baby-soft and hydrated. With wedding season in full swing, the Gypsy Magic Love Spell CBD Bath Bomb also makes a great engagement or wedding gift.
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Peach 100mg CBD Gummy The future has officially arrived! Gone are the days when your bag of infused gummies melt together into a giant clump on a hot summer day by the pool. Kushy CBD has fixed any potential over-heating and melting problems by offering these Peach 100mg CBD Gummy candies in individual packages, which are perfect for providing consumers with the miraculous benefits of CBD without any unwanted psychoactive effects to bog you down. Smelling of fruity, summertime bliss, this gummy by Kushy CBD tasted of fresh peach and sweet strawberry with a very slight herbal aftertaste. Already divided into four servings at 25mg per serving, consumers can feel comfortable microdosing this treat by breaking the one-quarter piece into even smaller 6.25mg servings. After all, sometimes smaller servings can be even more effective. With only 14 calories per serving, this sweet treat isn’t one that will tip the scales. The pure non-GMO CBD isolate offered within this gummy is free from gluten, dairy, fat, peanuts and GMO; Kushy CBD will make sure you’re California dreamin’ no matter what your dietary needs may be. Get ready to embrace the summertime chill with these delicious, discreet goodies.
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Lemon Penny As a premier distributor of some of the best concentrates in California, it comes as no surprise that Gold Drop Co. has created a single-use cartridge with Lemon Tree and dubbed it the Lemon Penny. This cartridge and pen is a breakthrough in extract consumption products and provides consumers with a charging-free portable way to consume some of the most in-demand concentrate around. The sleek and discreet pen is both stylish and functional, and the convenience it offers is unrivaled. With a button-free design and no need to change out cartridges, this pen is ready to use wherever, whenever. Anyone who has sampled Lemon Tree concentrate in the past knows that the citrus taste it offers is perfectly balanced and that holds true with the Lemon Penny as well. Grab a handful, because after you taste it, you won’t be able to have just one. CultureMagazine.com
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1. All Things Hemp 3 Pack Beard Oil, Balm & Stash Wax by Beard of God™ Men, do you have trouble finding that perfect product for your beloved beards? Beards of God™ is here “to help men groom and maintain their mainly beards” with high quality ingredients. The All Things Hemp 3 Pack Beard Oil, Balm & Stash Wax comes with hemp-infused organic Beard Oil, hemp-infused Beard Balm and wax for your mustache. All-natural ingredients like organic and certified Kosher hemp seed oil, as well as other nutritional oils and vitamin E, will prevent your beard from becoming brittle and dry. This is the perfect gift for any hygiene aficionado in your life, but especially for dads who rock an awesome beard. Price: $34 More Information: www.beardofgod.com 2. Orbit Bluetooth Key Tracker Let’s admit it. We all misplace our phones and keys from time to time. How many times have you searched the couch and every surface of your house for your car keys or your phone? Now just imagine all that extra time you could all be saving if you had an Orbit Bluetooth Key Tracker. Stop endlessly searching for your keys or cell phones, and find your misplaced items quickly with the touch of a button—this device makes losing precious valuables a thing of the past. The Orbit Bluetooth Key Tracker is small, affordable and comes in a variety of colors. Price: $24.99 More Information: findorbit.com/orbit_us 18
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3. Hemp Backpack Made from 100 percent certified organic hemp, this backpack is made from the same hemp as the world-famous Hemp Wick Bee Line. This design is not only functional but fashionable as well, making it one of the best hemp backpacks on the market. This organic hemp backpack is filled with plenty of compartments as well as stash pockets for your valuables. With two adjustable padded shoulder straps, along with a single side water bottle pocket, get ready to take this backpack on all your outdoor adventures. The backpack is available in three different colors—Desert Tan, Oregon Green and Midnight Black. Price: $109 More Information: hempwickbeeline.com
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4. Stone Drink Dispenser Many of us enjoy our favorite drink on the rocks, but now you can enjoy it from the rock—in the literal sense. The Stone Drink Dispenser allows whiskey enthusiasts to enjoy their own little keg dispenser that not only looks cool, but makes pouring another round of drinks even easier. Designed by Jeff Henderson, this item is the ideal gift to accompany a bottle of booze for your thirstiest of friends (or fathers). This particular handmade unit is designed in New Hampshire and made from natural New England coastal stones. It can also be paired with a matching stone lever, to boot. Price: $45-$153 More Information: www.uncommongoods.com
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“One of my favorite strains is the OG Kush; it helps with my anxiety.”
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How Lamar Odom turned adversity and tragedy into success in the cannabis world By David Edmundson
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amar Odom has held several monikers—basketball phenom, National Basketball Association (NBA) champion, Olympian and most recently survivor, but he is adding a new title to his resume—cannabis entrepreneur. CULTURE sat down with the retired champ to discuss basketball, his miraculous recovery and his thoughts on the cannabis landscape. Odom’s life has been a dichotomy of good and bad since he was a kid. As a youth, he was a basketball standout, but his childhood was marred by the death of his mother at the age of 12, and his father’s ongoing addiction to drugs.
In spite of these early tragedies, Odom became a talented basketball player in high school. He was recognized twice as a Parade All-American when he was a junior and senior and was named Parade Player of the Year in his senior year. After a brief stint in college, Odom was selected fourth overall in the 1999 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. The following year, he joined the NBA All-Rookie Team. However, in 2001 Odom was suspended for violating the NBA Drug Policy. He was suspended a second time the following season for the same infraction. Following his suspension, he admitted to consuming cannabis. In 2004, Odom traded Clipper red for Laker gold. During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Odom won back-to-back championships in 2009 and 2010. He was also bestowed the coveted NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award for his efforts in 2011. During his time on the Lakers, Odom began to repair his relationship with his father, who had become drug-free. Shortly after playing with the Lakers, Odom experienced tragedy yet again with the death of his cousin, with whom Odom was close. Exacerbating the situation, Odom was the passenger in a vehicle that struck and killed a teenage cyclist. The motor accident occurred one day after laying his cousin to rest. After these tragedies, Odom played for the Dallas Mavericks for one season before returning to the Clippers for the final season of his NBA career. During his career in Los Angeles, Odom also appeared on a number of reality shows and grew a large fandom off the court. Of course, with newfound notoriety comes the perils of living life in the spotlight. He was addicted to drugs and suffered from terrible anxiety. Odom was found unresponsive and slipped into a coma in 2015. After several days, the former NBA star woke up. However, his recovery would be arduous. It was during this time that Odom began to focus on natural healing and cannabis. His quest for health led him to partner with Camp Green to form Rich Soil Organics and to make high-grade, organic cannabis products. CultureMagazine.com CultureMagazine.com JUNE JUNE2018 2018
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As a basketball standout from a young age, did sports function as an escape mechanism for your traumatic youth? It definitely did, 100 percent. Sports was like a parent to me. It kept me straight and on the right path. It made all my dreams come true. What did sports teach you early on? It taught me everything about teamwork, what it takes to be a good teammate. I’ve always considered myself a great teammate. I always took pride in that. You played in the NBA for 13 years and won two championships. You also represented your country in the 2004 Olympics. Was one more special than the other? I think they went handin-hand. I grew up always paying attention to the Olympics, and that was a special moment. The opening ceremonies are something I’ll never forget. Just like I’ll never forget winning those two championships with the Lakers, but they run neckand-neck. I wouldn’t put one in front of the other. How did you feel playing at the Olympics with different teammates? At the end of the day it was the worlds’ teams competing, so we were representing America, so it meant a lot to me to be on that team. You describe yourself as a “walking miracle.” How has cannabis helped you in your personal life? It helped me regain my motor skills. After I woke up from my coma, I couldn’t walk or talk, and I think
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marijuana helped me with my motor skills. Of course, it helps with pain, and I was addicted to drugs as well. It has helped my recovery out a lot as well. Several NBA players have come out recently supporting cannabis. Did you hear a lot about cannabis consumption when you played in the league? Not really. I mean I think guys smoked, but of course when we weren’t in season. But now that it’s becoming a big business, a lot of players are trying to take advantage of the business aspects and of course helping people. I want to help people if I can. Do you think you ever played with or against someone under the influence of cannabis? Did you ever play under the influence? I did consume cannabis during my career. It was the wrong decision, because I was suspended for smoking marijuana. I think that rules will be changed in the NBA soon. I think they’ve come to terms that it’s not unhealthy, like some other drugs. You played during David Stern’s reign as commissioner of the NBA, where he enacted very strict anti-cannabis rules. Recently though, he has come out in support of removing cannabis from the restricted list. Did you notice a change in cannabis’ perception from when you entered the lead, compared to when you left? Well I think in America as a whole, I think marijuana is definitely more socially acceptable. Just overall, in general.
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“I found that I could help my anxiety through the use of certain strains of marijuana, as opposed to Xanax or other things that had opiates in it.”
Elite athletes are under a lot of scrutiny. Do you foresee a future where cannabis is something that’s not tested for and is no longer banned? I hope so. I hope it gets to the point to where it’s not even a slap on the wrist, and no big deal. Plus, they need it for the pain and for the recovery. I don’t think they’re using it just to get stoned, because they need to be active during the day for professional reasons. I’d recommend them a good strain of Rich Soil’s sativa; that’ll keep ’em up. You have recently gotten into the cannabis business arena. Can you tell me about your partnership with Camp Green, Rich Soil Organics? I had a mutual friend who approached me about Camp Green. They were growing organically, which is very clean. But it wasn’t something I just jumped into. We got to know each other, the whole team. We’re a minority-owned company, and we got to know each other to see if we clicked, businesswise. And from that point on, it has been working pretty good. I read a lot of studies on the power of natural healing. I found that I could help my anxiety through the use of certain strains of marijuana, as opposed to Xanax or other things that had opiates in it.
Do you find that cannabis has allowed you to overcome your anxiety and make better decisions in life? One-hundred percent. As the world saw, I was in rehab. It took a lot of time for me to heal. During my recovery, I did a lot of research into the healing properties of cannabis. I suffer from really bad anxiety, and that anxiety led me to make terrible life-changing decisions off the court. My decision-making was terrible, because I was so anxious. One of my favorite strains is the OG Kush; it helps with my anxiety. Was it important for you that the company you partnered with is an organic grower? Yes, I want to help people, not hurt them with poor quality products [that are] full of chemicals. Photo by John Gilhooley
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Is it equally important being a minority-owned company? Yes, it’s time for change in every which way in America. Because change is always good if it’s not hurting anyone. Black business baby! Black excellence, that’s what we support. What kind of feedback have you received from your customers? Everybody seems to like it. We went down to San Diego, and we got good reviews. Everybody seems to love it. You grew up in New York, which has a pretty strict medical cannabis program. How does the presence of a medical program impact those who live in states with stricter, or in some cases, no cannabis program? I mean, of course it’s going to affect consumers. If it’s legal in one area, but not another, that’s where you run into trouble. From our community, it’s horrible for it to be illegal in some of the black communities, because we’re going to find a way to sell it and make money off of it. Hopefully other states will legalize it and regulate it.
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There are two approaches to fighting for cannabis legalization, medical and recreational. Is one of the two more important to you? You got to fight it both ways. Fuck it! I want it all, we want it all. We want to smoke and enjoy it and heal ourselves at the same time. Your ability to bounce back from adversity is an inspiration to many. What words of advice would you give to people who are suffering from drug addiction problems? Put your higher power first, and you can overcome anything if you do that. With the tremendous highs and scary lows you have experienced in your life, what is the message people can take away from your life thus far? That I’m a fighter, that I’m a survivor, and I’m Godfearing. Anything that comes my way, I’ll overcome. What would you tell 20-year-old Lamar if you talked to him today? Just chill out and think. Think everything through. c
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Favorite Cannabis Strain Rich Soil OG Kush Favorite Movie The Hurricane Favorite Song “Angel” by Anita Baker Coca Cola or Pepsi? Pepsi Favorite Candy Airhead Bites Boxers or Briefs? Boxer briefs Star Wars or Star Trek? Star Wars Pineapple on pizza? Wrong Who’s going to win the NBA championships? Cleveland Cavaliers over the Houston Rockets
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Real and Rhythmic T i a r a T h o m a s ta k e s a break from performing w i t h t h e b e s t t o ta l k about her inspirations By Simon Weedn
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or several years now, Indianaborn pop/R&B singer and songwriter Tiara Thomas has been making her way to the top of music industry and has released an array of smooth, upbeat music along the way. Discovered by management company The Board Administration (now called Every Blue Moon) when she was only 20 years old, Thomas enjoyed her first taste of mainstream success four years later when she was featured on Wale’s hit single “Bad” that was later remixed with Rihanna. In the years since, Thomas has released a steady stream of singles and EPs, and appeared on tracks by Rico Love, Fabolous, Fat Joe and others. Recently, Thomas released a new EP, FWMM (Fuckin’ With My Mind), which shows off an incredible amount of growth as an artist and songwriter, as well as her powerful voice and some wonderfully lush, polished production. The EP is already garnering Thomas a multitude of positive reviews and bringing Thomas and her music into the spotlight once more. CULTURE recently had the opportunity to catch up with Tiara Thomas and hear all about her new EP, her 420 show with Snoop Dogg and Migos, as well as her love of honesty in music.
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You just released a new EP, FWMM. Can you tell me how this record came together? This is a collection of songs that I put together over the last year or so. Basically, I find myself using the term fuckin’ with my mind a lot, like, “Why is he doing that? Why did this happen? That shit is fuckin’ with my mind.” I’m that type of person where I be in my head a lot, so that’s a good time to get into the studio, sit down with my guitar or listen to some beats. A lot of the time that’s how I get thoughts off my mind; I just put my headphones on, listen to beats that my friends send me and write to them. I have a lot of thoughts and stuff that be fuckin’ with my mind. Have you always used music to help you solve a problem or resolve an issue? For sure! I was the type of kid that got in trouble a lot. I wasn’t cussing out the teacher or fighting or anything. I just had a lot of energy, and I didn’t really know what to do with it. I would be getting sent to my room, because I was getting in trouble a lot, and I would just go in there and be fuckin’ it up on my guitar. If I got real mad at my mom and dad for something, I’d just go in my room and play guitar for hours. I think ultimately, that’s how I got good at it. Music has always been an outlet for me. I know a lot of people say that, but sometimes, even as a grown person, I’ll be stressed out, and I’ll think, “Let me just sit down and play my guitar.” And it’s always rewarding. You’ve never been shy about your love for cannabis and recently got to play a 420 show with Snoop Dogg and Migos. Cannabis is something near and dear to us at CULTURE, what do you think of all the legalization going on? I think it’s dope! I don’t know why it’s even a thing. I think you should be able to buy weed before you’re able to buy alcohol. There are so
many bad things that can happen from drinking alcohol: You can get liver disease, you can become an alcoholic, you can get alcohol poisoning. But, when you be smoking, you’re just chillin’. Is cannabis something that’s benefited you? Definitely! It’s helped me develop this hippie lifestyle, where I be real chilled out about stuff. Being in the music industry is stressful, and I have anxiety, so having a smoke helps me chill out a lot. It seems like authenticity and honesty are two things you champion. Why are those themes so important to you? That’s what I want from myself, and that’s what I’m attracted to in other artists. I feel like there are so many people that are not themselves, and they feel like they have to do some certain shit or rap some certain shit to get poppin’. But I’ve seen plenty of people be themselves and get real poppin’. When you’re yourself, you’re also encouraging other people to be themselves too. I also know what
“Being in the music industry is stressful, and I have a n x i e t y, s o having a smoke helps me chill o u t a l o t. ” artists like Lauryn Hill did for me when I was coming up. I remember listening to her and thinking, “I want to do that.” I admired her because there was something so raw and authentic about her. I just want to spark that type of feeling in other people, so that they can feel like, “Oh, I can be myself!” or, “Oh, I can really relate to her! She’s real!” I don’t want to be some made up artist with some made up story. c
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that proud artist was Mike Oncley, who didn’t expect to win, but was thrilled when he did. Oncley’s winning piece Onjha, some have interpreted, is a subtle hat-tip to the political division that dominates American culture today, with the image of someone looking through a red and blue lens. CULTURE talked to Oncley about the victory and how his love of cannabis has played a role in his ongoing pursuit of art.
How did you find out about the High Art 2018 contest, and what prompted you to enter? I actually ran into Natural Cannabis Company’s ad on Instagram promoting the contest. I don’t enter a lot of contests but really appreciated the rules for entering this one—no tagging 10 friends, no community voting—it was really a call for talent over the popularity contests you see most often on social media. Did you think you would win? How big of a surprise was it to you? I absolutely thought I would not
win. I saw that Juxtapoz Magazine was a part of the contest and knew people would be putting their best work forward. This was my first time hearing of this fifth annual contest, and I felt like a newcomer. So, after submitting, I just tried to forget about it. Come 420, I was flipping through social media when I got the notice from Natural Cannabis Company that I had won first place and was wildly surprised! It was an amazing feeling. Why do you think the contest is important? This contest was a great way to gather like-minded artists, all who
“ C a n n a b i s h a s a l w ay s b e e n a w ay f o r m e to help defragment my brain a little b i t, b r i n g i n g m e f o c u s w h e n t h o u g h t s c a n s ta r t t o g e t o v e r w h e l m i n g . ” use cannabis in some shape or form in their life and art. I think creating art surrounding cannabis only helps to normalize it and express the creative community’s acceptance of this plant. How do you choose to work cannabis into your art as a theme? I am actually fortunate enough to have a wonderful cannabis photographer as my fiancé, so it was through her beautiful imagery that I was able to create my piece. Her photo was my direct reference as I pasted magazine clippings and painted the portrait image. How did you first discover cannabis, and why is it important to your art and your personal life? Oh wow, I’d have to say it was first discovered on a lifeguard tower in Belmont Shore, California through an apple pipe in 2006. Cannabis has always been a way for me to help defragment Photo by Mike Fulton
my brain a little bit, bringing me focus when thoughts can start to get overwhelming. It’s a therapeutic experience to have a quick smoke and sit down with some magazine clippings and Mod Podge. How do you feel about legalization so far in the U.S.? So far, legalization is on the right track, with a long way to go. Individual legalized states provide great examples to show congress that people can consume responsibly and that cannabis is more of a solution than a problem, especially with the current opioid crisis hitting America. Although, until cannabis is legalized federally and the people who have been incarcerated for this plant are released, there is more work to be done. How would you describe your style? I would describe my current style as a beautiful mess. I can’t simply translate an image directly to a painting without losing interest halfway through. I tend to make a problem for myself to solve, like a big smear across the canvas or pasting magazine clippings that only partially fit where I need them, and then have to think, “How can I get my final image recognizable again?” What can we expect from your art in the future? It’s hard to say! I always like experimenting with different methods, so the future is still a mystery. I’d say look out for bigger and better portraits from me. Is there anything else you would like to add? I think a big thank you to Natural Cannabis Company and Juxtapoz are in order for organizing such a great contest that included a huge donation to an international nonprofit. If you’d like to see more of my work, you can head to my website, HeyOncley.com or find me on social media at the same name. c
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and cannabiS T h e c a n n a b i s a n d LGB T Q c o m m u n i t i e s share similar agendas—the pursuit o f c i v i l l i b e rt i e s By Addison Herron-Wheeler
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t’s that time of year again—rainbow flags are flying and love is in the air while inclusive, raging parties are happening across the world. It’s Pride season once again, and even if you aren’t a member of the LGBTQ community, it’s still the perfect time to show solidarity with those who are. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Pride and cannabis together, especially in states that allow cannabis. In a lot of bigger cities with a saturation of cannabis and dispensaries, cannabis professionals sponsor Pride,
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showing up with floats and booths to help spread the word about the acceptance that goes hand-in-hand with cannabis culture. Local businesses host Pride specials and give discounts to those celebrating.
“ T o d ay P r i d e i s a b i g g e r c e l e b r at i o n than ever, much l i k e o u r r e c e n t ly p a s s e d h o l i d ay, 420, which gets bigger and better every year.”
But at the heart of it, sponsorships from liquor and cannabis companies aren’t what Pride is all about. Just like people who love cannabis, the LGBTQ community loves to party, but the community has also undeniably faced a lot of oppression over the years. And more so than sharing a love of entrepreneurship or catching a good buzz, cannabis activists and queer people share a passion for making positive social change. Despite the challenges being imposed by current leaders, who have recently introduced both anticannabis and anti-LGBTQ policies, queer issues are still at the forefront of many people’s minds, and for every setback, progress inches towards acceptance. Today Pride is a bigger
celebration than ever, much like our recently passed holiday, 420, which gets bigger and better every year. These days, Pride celebrations aren’t just excuses to party and get wild; they are celebrations of all the social and political activism that is being done, both in the cannabis community and in the LGBTQ world. For decades, cannabis consumers were arrested and tried as felons for supplying cannabis to others, or simply for medicating. LGBTQ folks were arrested just for expressing love for people of the same gender or crossdressing. Despite the setbacks still faced today, the communities have come so far. So, this year as Pride rolls around, don’t just think of it as a chance to wear bright colors and party with your friends. Make time to reflect on the how far cannabis and queer issues have come in 2018, and celebrate the achievements made, while recognizing that the fight for representation and acceptance is still far from over. c
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Vegan Visionary Cannabis is the secret ingredient of i n s p i r a t i o n f o r p r i va t e vegan chef and hip-hop a rt i s t, T h e S e s s i o n By Jamie Solis
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he Session, born Kory Chester, is on a mission to single-handedly change stereotypes when it comes to his creations. As a private chef and hip-hop artist, don’t be fooled by first impressions and pre-conceived ideas. This classically trained private chef-turned-YouTube-and-Instagramsensation indeed spits lyrics and stands at six-foot-five. Yet while he is often compared to Wiz Khalifa, he has so much more heart and depth than your typical celebrity lookalike. Working as a private chef on a daily basis for high-end clientele, The Session provides his clients with daily doses of health and nutrition. However, his altruism to give back to those who are less fortunate is what truly serves as the true driving force of his ambition. With an impressive following on social media, this private chef and artist sat down with CULTURE to talk about food, music, his community and how cannabis is the secret ingredient to inspiration in his life.
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The latest song he recorded is a true testament to this goal. The song by David Sharkey feat. The Session entitled, “NvR Without You” is a love song, the first of which The Session had a part in producing. Although he raps on the track, his flow is melodic and beautiful, which is vastly different than what one might typically expect to hear from a hip-hop artist.
The Unifying Herb labor of love Ambitious, resourceful and a lover of food—The Session started his path to becoming a chef during high school back in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended trade school classes for cooking alongside his general studies. Over a year ago, he relocated to Northern California, where he now prepares vegan meals daily as a private chef. Although he has only lived a vegan lifestyle for a little over a year, The Session is a huge advocate for the health benefits that he continues to receive. “Being a vegan is beneficial in every way,” he said. “Your skin is better. You feel better. I just feel better.” Although most of his clients aren’t interested in cannabis-infused vegan meals at this point, The Session still whips up cannabis meals for friends and clients who have become friends. He would love to branch into more cannabis-related cuisine and events in the future, but that isn’t the only future he foresees. “One of my goals is to do more weed-related events, but my main goal is to become the highest paid private chef in California,” he said. Upon visiting The Session’s YouTube channel, his altruism and commitment to giving back to the community are clear to see. Various videos show him whipping up delicious vegan meals at the kitchen in his home, then delivering vegan meals to people who are homeless and less fortunate in his local community on days like 420 and Thanksgiving. Of all that he does, his truest intention in life is to serve others. “All I really want out of this world is to make changes and help, because I feel
like everybody is not going to do that. And you only get one life,” The Session said. “So, my legacy that I would like to leave behind is just . . . God forbid if I were to pass away in a week, they could at least say, ‘Damn, he was taking money out of his pocket to help everybody.’ I’m consistent every day. I help people every day. I spread love every day.” He is committed to this mission. As he continues to find success, he will largely use his platforms for the greater good of those around him. “As I keep growing and as I get to the top, I know I will be able to help the world,” he concluded.
Although he’s spread in many directions, the one unifying aspect of The Session’s exciting lifestyle is cannabis. Playing an important role in his creative processes of both music and cooking, cannabis is an essential part of his daily life to which he is very grateful. “It’s a part of my life. I have weed tattooed on me. I don’t know if that’s an awesome thing or not, but to me it’s pretty cool. Weed inspires everything I do. Literally every time I cook for my clients, I’m always high. It gives me a creative edge,” The Session said. “For example, before I go to the store, I smoke a little bit. It gets me a little hungry and opens my mind to think, ‘What would they want to eat today?’”
“ W e e d i n s p i r e s e v e r y t h i n g I d o . L i t e r a l ly e v e r y t i m e I c o o k f o r m y c l i e n t s , I ’ m a l w ay s h i g h . I t g i v e s m e a c r e at i v e e d g e . ” P a v i n g a N e w P at h Food and altruism aren’t the only passions that The Session is dedicated to. In respect to the hip-hop music he creates, The Session’s overall direction is another example of his uniqueness. What you hear coming through the speakers from The Session clearly breaks the mold of what people might expect or stereotype from his rap music and his appearance in general. “My music direction, I don’t want to be labeled as anything. I don’t want to be a cliché rapper. My goal in life is to defy stereotypes all the way around. I make tons of rap songs for sure, but as my production grows and as I find my sound, I’m looking to make a song of every genre,” he said.
Being from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but now calling California home, The Session has seen firsthand the negative impact of cannabis prohibition. “As a black man in this country, I know so many people back home, where I’m from, who were affected by smoking a joint, and you can get arrested for the most miniscule thing. No one should be punished for consuming cannabis.” When it comes to what The Session hopes to bring to his viewers, his fans and the world around him, it’s to have perseverance and never give up on your dreams. “If you can envision it, if you can taste it, if you can feel it, it will happen. You just have to stick with it. You can’t ever give up, because I feel like this is just the start for me.” c
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few issues ago, I wrote about an experiment performed in the 1930s by Sister Mary Etienne Tibeau. She conducted various fertilizer experiments with hemp—depriving seedlings of all fertilizers or giving them a complete fertilizer (except that it lacked Nitrogen). I have been replicating that experiment. I germinated the seeds between two layers of hand towel cloth, and then planted them in rockwool cubes. They were supplied with tap water that had 70 parts per million (ppm) dissolved solids but no Nitrogen. They were kept under constant fluorescent light for 10 days and then the lighting was changed to 12 hours with each light and uninterrupted darkness to induce flowering. The plants are growing very slowly without nutrients. They look comparable to the seedlings that Tibeau recorded in her studies. As you can see in the second photo below, they are beginning to form primordial flowers. At this point, their sex cannot be determined. By next month, we will see if the lack of Nitrogen has an effect on sexual expression, as Tibeau reported.
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I first saw the use of CO2 outdoors when I was on a trip to Australia. A single cannabis plant was growing in the yard next to the house [that I was at]. A gas water heater was sitting outside, to one side of the plant. Every time the hot water was turned on, the propane was fired. It heated the water as well as produced CO2 and water vapor. The side of the plant receiving the gas was much more robust than the other side. This was an extremely well done, albeit an inadvertent experiment. It was performed on a single plant so the genetics was the same, as well as all environmental conditions except for the enhanced CO2 on only one portion of the plant. This showed that even outdoors, CO2 enhanced air results in higher yields. I recently visited a legal cannabis farm in California too, where the cultivators
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were performing CO2 experiments on open tunnel gardens in order to learn the most efficacious way to supply it. They have a large tank of liquid CO2, which is held under pressure. The gas is delivered to the top of the canopy through tubing with micro-pore holes to release the gas. CO2 is heavier than air and it is cold so it drifts down to the plant tops. Light intensity, wind and temperature are all taken into account as they are developing logarithms for gas release. Results will be tallied after harvest. Meanwhile, you can try this method on your own. Regulate the gas tank using a timer and CO2 ppm meter. Set the timer to release the gas between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., when the sun is most intense. Set the ppm meter to about 800 ppm. This turns the gas flow on and off which keeps the CO2 levels stable. Don’t run it on windy days though, you’ll just be wasting gas. c
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The experimental regulator and environmental measuring device is connected to a large liquid CO2 tank.
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