Celeb cannabis is a hard game..
Heady NJ
Sources say local underground legacy operators and intoxicating hemp smoke shops proved to be too much competition.
Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. Many dispensaries in Jersey have reported facing similar issues.
None of the owners were locals. Raekwon is from Staten Island. The noted radio host Charlamagne Tha God and political lawyer Bakari Sellers are from South Carolina.
Their lack of a local network likely did not help. However, Hashstoria generated a lot of press and hype. Raekwon was even on the very popular pro-cannabis Joe Rogan podcast. They had planned a consumption lounge as part of their attraction.
Read about other NJ dispensaries that have also closed down recently
Wu Tang Clan Raekwon’s Hashstoria dispensary of Newark Closed
