The Evolution of Drug References in Rap Music

As 420 passes, is it safe to say weed "fell off" in 2023? Or instead of thinking it fell off, this might be a situation where the legalization of cannabis has decreased the allure of the drug in mainstream media.

Also, how has the presence of weed changed within Rap music throughout the years? Artists such as Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Dr. Dre, Devin The Dude, Method Man and Redman, etc have always been known for referencing weed in their music, but have times changed in nowadays? Has marijuana become a thing of the past? Let’s discuss.

This clip is from Ep. 142 of The ill-advised Wise Guys Podcast: https://youtu.be/cgJ9YAO4LJk

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