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Forbes
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Slightly Stoopid Talks Cannabis: ‘Props From Wu-Tang' And A Strain Named After A Song
'Since the inception of Slightly Stoopid, cannabis has always been involved,' says frontman Miles Doughty. 'In our younger years, it was part of the party. But as you mature, your uses for it evolve, whether it's for pain, stress relief or creativity.' For the Southern California band, weed isn't just a pasttime. It's ritual. It's medicine. It's muse. 'Cannabis has always been part of the creative process,' Doughty adds. 'It helps relax the mind and opens doors to creativity in the songwriting process.' That relationship deepened over time. As the band matured, so did its view of the plant, embracing its role not just in creativity and stress relief, but in broader conversations around medical use, from pain management to the potential of cannabinoids in cancer care. To Doughty, legalization isn't a business opportunity. It's overdue justice. 'It's a plant from the earth,' he says. 'Meanwhile, synthetic pharmaceutical drugs pushed by big pharma lead to dependence and other problems. Alcohol and tobacco kill millions, yet they're taxed and pushed onto society. The benefits of cannabis outweigh the negatives, and the cost is lower.' That mindset, personal over performative, shapes the band's cannabis moves. 'With so many musicians getting involved in the cannabis world, it's important to see who's actually championed legalization,' says Doughty. 'It's been part of our culture since day one.' Now, that culture is going retail. Stoopid Fruits, a tropical, sativa-dominant strain developed with Humboldt Seed Company and extracted by California's URSA Extracts, is the band's first widely available cannabis product. The live resin vape cartridge launched a few weeks ago, just as Slightly Stoopid kicked off its 2025 summer tour. This didn't start with a marketing plan. It started with bong rips on the bus. 'We sat down multiple times with Humboldt Seed founders Nathaniel and Ben,' says says Jon Phillips, longtime band manager and cannabis lead for Slightly Stoopid. 'We sampled lots of flower on the back of the Stoopid bus at concerts, including The Great American Smoke Out with Snoop and Cypress Hill in 2018. That's when the relationship was forged. We smoked a lot of bong rips together. They're like family now.' What Makes A Stoopid Strain Stoopid Fruits was bred from scratch with Humboldt Seed Company, then extracted by URSA into a terpene-rich oil with no additives. The flavor-forward cart is inspired by Slightly Stoopid's beachy DNA, and by its song 'Them Fruits.' 'Kyle [McDonald, bassist and vocalist] prefers a sativa-dominant, fruit-forward terpene profile,' says Phillips. 'That's where Stoopid Fruits comes from: it's a nod to our song 'Them Fruits.' Miles [Doughty] leans more toward a true OG indica, so we created Collie Man Kush, named after the weed anthem from our Acoustic Roots album.' URSA, known for its clean live resin and rosin products, hadn't previously done a celebrity collaboration. 'We teamed up with Slightly Stoopid because their vibe and love for cannabis truly resonated with us,' says Alexandra Solano, vice president of marketing at URSA. 'They're the real deal; passionate about the plant.' The one-gram cartridge, priced around $40 to $45 before tax, began hitting California shelves in early June. 'Live resin was the ideal format,' says Solano. 'We wanted to showcase the tropical terpene profile in the cleanest, most flavorful way.' A Legacy Of Limited Drops Stoopid Fruits may be the band's most visible release, but its cannabis journey goes way back. Through its ancillary company, Stoopid Strains, the group has quietly launched a series of collaborations over the years. 'We had some of the very first disposable vape pens before cannabis was even legal,' says Phillips, laughing. 'We had the first European collectible home vape sponsorship with Ghost Vapes on one of our tours, the most potent pre-roll of its time with the Stoopidhead Hammerhead collab with Seabright in Long Beach, and we did live hash rosin minis in collectible tins with Space Coyote.' Rather than building a large-scale brand, Slightly Stoopid embraced scarcity. 'It's all been extremely limited-edition products that sell out almost instantly,' Phillips explains. 'So we've kind of built the brand on that philosophy. It's created a demand for whatever we decide to drop. It's been a lighter lift and more fun than the pressure of adapting to the volatile cannabis business with a lot of risk.' Still, the cultural impact hasn't gone unnoticed. 'Wu-Tang Clan played before us one night at Red Rocks in Colorado and tried one of our joints,' Phillips recalls. 'They were so high we got props from the 36 Chambers. Not many bands can say that,' he adds, laughing out loud. Built On Smoke, Not Hype Slightly Stoopid's cannabis journey didn't begin in a marketing department. It started with smoke-filled green rooms, long sessions and a plant that helped shape its sound. That history gives the band an edge—and credibility—in a crowded market. A Bloomberg report found that celebrity cannabis launches, from Jay-Z to Justin Bieber, have made a splash, but their lasting market impact remains limited. To put it simply: hype only goes so far. And the market is getting more discerning. While BDSA reports that more than half of adults in regulated markets now use cannabis, the shift isn't sensational; it's normalized. For Slightly Stoopid, the emphasis has always been authenticity, not optics. 'We make products we'd actually smoke,' says Phillips. 'Things that reflect our taste, our history, and the culture we come from.' Though the cannabis industry continues to evolve, especially in rising legal markets, the band's north star remains unchanged. 'It's always a satisfying feeling to light up something we helped to create,' concludes Doughty. 'To get us feeling right on stage or in the studio.'
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Plan your weekend: 7 fun things to do in Brevard for June 27 through July 3
Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events. Galmont Ballet will give a showcase performance at Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Ave., on Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. The program will include 'Kingdom of the Shades' by La Bayadere, the music of Ludwig Minkus and 'Carmen' based on the opera and set to the music of Georges Bizet. Tickets are $35. Call 321-636-5050 or visit Slightly Stoopid, led by the duo of Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald, bring their fusion of rock, reggae, acoustic soul, hip hop, heavy metal and punk rock to Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd., on Sunday, June 29 from 4 to 10 p.m. Indie hip-hop group Little Stranger will also perform. Tickets start at $69.24. Visit Tribute performer David Jericko will give a concert of Neil Diamond's music at the Merritt Island Moose Lodge, 3150 N. Courtenay Pkwy., Merritt Island, on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. The look-alike tribute artist will delight the audience with a treasure trove of Diamond's biggest hits, including 'Sweet Caroline,' 'Forever in Blue Jeans,' 'I Am…I Said,' 'Cracklin' Rosie,' 'Play Me,' 'Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon' and many more. Tickets start at $30. Call 407-252-3536. Ages 21 and older are invited to dress in your favorite toga, as a Roman soldier, Egyptian queen or other themed costume for a toga pub crawl in Downtown Melbourne on Saturday, June 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. The event starts at Drews Brews & Grille, 2101 Henley Court, Melbourne, at 5 p.m., followed by Iron Oak Post at 6 p.m., Debauchery at 7 p.m., Meg O'Malley's at 8 p.m. and County Line Saloon at 9 p.m. Tickets for six drinks are $20 in advance or $30 at the event. Call 321-543-1346 or visit Lawndale Museum, 1219 Rockledge Drive, is open for community visits and information tours each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This elegant, authentically decorated home and beautiful outdoor environment was completed in 1880. Admission is a $10 donation, or free for kids. Visit Green Gables, 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, will host an open house every Saturday in June from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The historic home is a living history museum showcasing life in the early years of Melbourne. Visitors will learn about the history of the Wells family, who played a key role in the development of the community. The cost is $10, or free for children 12 and younger. Visit 'Kiss Me, Kate': Summer Fine Arts Theatre Workshop presents the student musical 'Kiss Me, Kate' at Eau Gallie High School, 1400 Commodore Blvd., Melbourne, on June 27 at 7 p.m. and June 28 at 2 p.m. The battle of the sexes takes center stage as former spouses feud onstage and off during a musical presentation of 'The Taming of the Shrew.' Tickets start at $12. Visit 'Ghost: The Musical': Summer Fine Arts Theatre Workshop presents the student musical 'Kiss Me, Kate' at Merritt Island High School, 100 Mustang Way,, on June 27 at 7 p.m. and June 28 at 2 p.m. Based upon the popular movie, 'Ghost' follows follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam's untimely death. Tickets start at $12. Visit 'Present Laughter': The play 'Present Laughter' is at Melbourne Civic Theatre, 817 E. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne, through June 29. In Noel Coward's comedy, world-weary matinee idol Garry Essendine's affairs with infatuated debutantes is largely tolerated, but playing closer to home is not. Tickets are $35. Call 321-723-6935 or visit 'The Chocolate Pigeon Caper: A Fractured View of the Maltese Falcon and Film Noir': The original comedy 'The Chocolate Pigeon Caper: A Fractured View of the Maltese Falcon and Film Noir' will be at Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, through June 29. Tickets are $32. Call 321-783-3127 or visit Do you have a community entertainment event? Email tgif@ at least three weeks in advance for consideration for the Things to Do roundup. Christina LaFortune is the Entertainment and TGIF Editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Follow her on Facebook at or send her an email at clafortune@ Whether you're interested in music, theater, festivals or other local entertainment, FLORIDA TODAY has got you covered. Support local journalism by subscribing at This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Our picks: 7 fun things to do on the Space Coast this weekend
Axios
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekend things to do: St. Pete Pier rollerskating, Reggae Rise Up and more
Waterfront reggae music and rollerskating are on the docket for this lovely spring weekend. 🎤 Catch a stacked lineup of musicians including Slightly Stoopid, Stephen Marley and Lettuce, plus art, food and more at the 10th annual Reggae Rise Up festival at Vinoy Park in St. Pete. The fest kicks off today and runs through Sunday. Buy tickets here. 🛼 Roller skate with a view at the Rockin' Roller Rink on the St. Pete Pier. The pop-up soft opens tonight and runs through April 13. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made here. 🦸 Dress up as your favorite hero or villain and head to the Countryside Recreation Center for Clearwater Comic Con. This free event from 10am-5pm Saturday will also feature food trucks, artists and activities. 🔮 Get your fortune told and shop more than 100 artists and crafters at the Oddities & Art Market from 11am-6pm Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased here. Proceeds benefit Access Art, a nonprofit that connects underprivileged youth to the arts.
