Review: 'The House I Live In'
Eugene Jarecki's "The House I Live In" includes a personal narrative that threads through an unsettling examination of how the War on Drugs has served as a nonstop treadmill for so many caught up in the prison system.
Boxer Chavez Suspended, Fined
Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. received a nine-month suspension and $100,000 fine for testing positive for marijuana after his last fight in September.
Ziggy Marley - "Marijuanaman"
The ganja-smoking comic-book hero, "Marijuanaman," created by Ziggy Marley, now has a theme song. "He's gonna save the land," Marley sings, "with a plant in his hand."
Mod Sun's 'Stoner Girl'
Hippie-hopper Mod Sun and producer/singer Cisco Adler come together for this ode to the "Stoner Girl." Fans of 311 will appreciate their harmony-heavy, rap-sung hybrid.
Snoop Lion - 'La La La'
Snoop Dogg's alter ego, Snoop Lion is dropping a reggae album, mon. The first single from "Reincarnated" was "La La La," produced by Major Lazer.
Dirty Heads - 'Spread Too Thin'
The Dirty Heads' "Cabin by the Sea," featuring the single, "Spread Too Thin," is a solid followup to 2010's "Any Port in a Storm."
The Box Story - 'Under the Smoke'
One of New York's hottest bands, The Box Story continue their unrelenting pace of releasing new songs and videos with "Under the Smoke." Frontman Noah Chenfeld says the song is a metaphor for weed.
The Top 10 Stoner Movies of 2011
It was another solid year for stoner movies. From A Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas to 50/50 to Your Highness to Bad Teacher, marijuana was a staple for filmmakers and Hollywood studios looking to tap into the ever-growing weed-friendly audience.