10 Celebs in the CannaBiz Industry

Given Wiz Khalifa's vocal appreciation of good kush, it was only a matter of time before the rapper launched his own brand. On stoner holiday 4/20 this past year, Khalifa released his own line, which includes a curated selection of marijuana flowers and concentrates, at RiverRock pot shops in Colorado.

When the legendary Whoopi Goldberg decided to follow her heart and take a leap into the medical cannabis market, she went looking for the best ingredients, the best medicine and the most talented infuser she could find. Maya Elisabeth, the founder of Om Edibles since 2008, has won seven High Times Cannabis Cup awards, and enjoys a growing reputation as one of the best creators of medical cannabis products in California. The two women hit it off from the moment they met and quickly decided that the Whoopi & Maya Synergy would begin with a Signature Line of medical cannabis products designed specifically for relief from menstrual discomfort. As you will see, they have succeeded spectacularly.

The rapper — also known as Snoop Lion — has never been bashful about his marijuana-smoking habit, even going so far as claiming that he smoked pot in a bathroom at the White House. So it came as no surprise when Snoop Dogg teamed with a vaporizer company, Grenco Science, to create his own series of vaporizer products, called The Double G Series.

The famous singer made a splash on the Cannabis scene in 2014 when she partnered with a California Cannabis Dispensary in Santa Cruz and created her own Wine infused with CBD and THC called “No Label.” She has seen success in this wine venture and has even added to her selection to include: Shiraz, Grenache, and a Cabernet.

When you hear the name Tommy Chong you immediately think of Cannabis. As one-half of the legendary comedy duo Cheech & Chong he helped pioneer a completely unique brand of comedy directed at the counter-culture movement of the early 70’s. The pair came to define a generation of young entertainers and single-handedly launched the genre of Stoner Comedy. And at the heart of this brand of entertainment was, of course, cannabis. On screen and off Tommy became a vocal advocate for his favorite herb.

Marley Natural markets itself as "the official Bob Marley cannabis brand," with four strains offered as marijuana flowers and cannabis oils. Marley Natural also sells body lotions and salves, and smoking accessories made of black walnut and hand-blown glass.

The reality television star cashed in when she sold her Skinnygirl line of low-calorie alcoholic drinks — margaritas, vodka, wine, etc. — to Beam Inc. for more than $100 million in 2011. Now, Frankel, who still partners with Beam for the Skinnygirl line, is apparently trying to expand the brand into the cannabis industry by developing a line of marijuana strains. The kicker? Skinnygirl marijuana will reportedly be engineered to eliminate the munchies.

Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ghostface Killah is the mastermind behind Wu Goo, a line of concentrated hash oil cartridges available exclusively at dispensaries in California. The rapper partnered with the vape pen maker Dr. Zodiak's Dynamite Stix to develop Wu Goo, and has even starred in an infomercial for the product.

The Red-Haired Stranger is releasing his own line of cannabis strains, dubbed “Willie’s Reserve,” which will be available in select shops. He’s also discussed the possibility of opening his own recreational marijuana shop in states where it is permitted.

To promote his 2014 movie Tusk, which stars Justin Long as a man turning into a Walrus, filmmaker Kevin Smith partnered with L.A.-based dispensary Bud & Roses to develop two strains inspired by the film: Mr. Tusk and White Walrus.