In the late ’70s and early ’80s, some devout Californians were cross breeding native varietals of cannabis from all around the world to produce what we know as weed today. And at the same time, some unstoppable New Yorkers were turning break dancing, graffiti, DJing, and rapping into what we now know as hip-hop. The pairing of cannabis and hip-hop is undoubtedly the work of some divine matchmaker. So, here are a few albums paired with some strains, intended to amplify your experience and highlight the star-crossed love of weed and rap.
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