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Governor of California Signs Ten Cannabis Bills Into Law

September 24, 2022 by newhiphopnews

On September 18, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law ten cannabis-related legislative bills in a comprehensive update of California’s cannabis laws.

The most well-known of these is SB 1326, which would allow for interstate cannabis commerce between California and other states that have legalized cannabis cultivation, production, and distribution. SB 1326’s author, Senator Anna Caballero, stated that the new law “provides a relief valve for the oversupply of cannabis, an opportunity to grow California’s brand and market share, support job creation, and gives the state a competitive advantage as federal policy develops” and is “an essential step to ensure that California can fully capitalize on, and remain a leader in, the forthcoming national cannabis market.” However, since production and sale of cannabis is still prohibited under federal law, and SB 1326 is explicitly directed to interstate commerce involving cannabis, this law would likely not be implemented until cannabis has been federally decriminalized.

The other bills signed into law by Governor Newsom also work to strengthen the state’s cannabis laws and expand the market for cannabis products. For example:

AB 2188: Makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person in employment circumstances for their off-duty, off-site cannabis use, and bans employment-based THC testing, with certain exceptions such as federal employees and the building and construction trades.

SB 1186: Prohibiting regulations that prohibit the delivery of medicinal cannabis to medicinal cannabis patients

AB 1706: Sealing of court records for eligible cannabis arrests and convictions

AB 1885: Regulating the production standards for cannabis intended for use in therapeutic applications for animals; and prohibiting agency discipline of veterinarians who recommend cannabis use for animals

AB 1894: Requiring packaging of cannabis cartridges and integrated cannabis vaporizers to prominently display a message that they must be disposed of as hazardous waste

AB 2568: Providing that it is not illegal to provide insurance to persons licensed to engage in commercial production and sale of cannabis.

California has taken the lead in enacting laws and policies intended to fully integrate the legalization of cannabis and allow it to bring economic benefits to the state. It is hoped that other states that have already, or will soon legalize cannabis will look to California’s example.

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Chris Paul Launches New Plant-Based Snack Line ‘Good Eat’n’ Exclusively with Gopuff

September 20, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Chris Paul with Good Eatn Lineup Kitchen Counter and Gopuff Bag

NBA All-Star and entrepreneur Chris Paul is on a mission to make plant-based food more accessible and approachable, while transforming the snack landscape.

Paul announced in a statement that he is teaming up exclusively with Gopuff to introduce Good Eat’n. Set out to transform the “snack aisle” with flavor-forward products that are surprisingly plant-based and made for everyone. The line includes a unique selection of chips, popcorn, puffs and rinds.

“As someone with a plant-based diet who loves flavorful foods, I know first-hand that it can be difficult to find delicious and approachable plant-based alternatives to your favorite snacks,” said Chris Paul. “I’m thrilled to announce this new brand with Gopuff that makes plant-based snacks easily available with flavors that appeal to the masses.”

“Creating this entirely new product line with Chris shows Gopuff’s proven ability to not only launch products on its platform, but to serve as a true incubator for brands,” said Yakir Gola, Gopuff co-Founder and co-CEO.

“As a long-time partner, Chris deeply understands how to leverage Gopuff’s platform to meet the evolving needs of the modern consumer. His passion and commitment to a plant-based lifestyle, along with the integral, hands-on role he’s played in creating this brand since day one has been a labor of love. We are excited to expand our partnership with Chris and introduce Good Eat’n.”

Complementing the delicious flavors is the uniquely colorful and fun Good Eat’n brand and packaging, designed by Utendahl Creative, a Black and female-founded and led studio.

Chris Paul Holding Good Eatn Bags Blue Background

Chris Paul Pulling Good Eatn Out of Gopuff Bag

What’s your thoughts on Chris Paul’s vegan snacks? Continue the conversation on social media.

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FDA Advises TikTok Users Not To Try Viral NyQuil Chicken Recipe

September 20, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The FDA is warning TikTok users not to try a bizarre recipe that has gone viral. TikTok is known for trending challenges and pranks, however the latest recipe trend is seemingly absurd but not enough for the FDA to stay quiet. The feds say NyQuil-marinated chicken, or the ‘Sleepy Chicken Challenge’ as it’s called, is dangerous and potentially deadly.

The FDA says cooking the medicine makes it more powerful and can change its properties. They add that inhaling the vapors during the cooking process can cause lung damage.

According to Yahoo Life, the trend is actually a joke but videos of the meal are circulating on social media, and people are concerned children will be vulnerable to influence.

In addition, the TikTok recipe calls for an amount of NyQuil that’s much larger than the recommended adult dose.

In 2021 the ‘Milk Crate Challenge’, where people used milk crates to stack in a pyramid and then attempt to climb up them like stairs went viral. Tik Tok banned the challenge after numerous participants were seen crashing down with injuries from their failed attempts.

Who thought that cooking chicken in NyQuil medicine was a good idea?

Continue the conversation on social media.

Sleepy chicken #lucki pic.twitter.com/cTS0g1rsgn

— Dayday (@cozydayday) September 15, 2022

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[WATCH] Biden Declares ‘Pandemic Is Over’ Despite Daily Death Toll

September 19, 2022 by newhiphopnews

President Biden says coronavirus is still a problem but circumstances are changing and ‘everybody seems to be in pretty good shape’.

Joe Biden has said “the pandemic is over” in an interview broadcast on Sunday, though he admitted “we still have a problem with Covid”, as the US continues to grapple with coronavirus infections that kill hundreds of Americans a day.

The president told CBS’s 60 Minutes: “We still have a problem with Covid. We’re still doing a lotta work on it. But the pandemic is over. If you notice, no one’s wearing masks. Everybody seems to be in pretty good shape. And so I think it’s changing.”

Last week the World Health Organization declared the end of the pandemic was “in sight”, after revealing that weekly deaths were at the lowest level since March 2020.

Thoughts?

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Eminem Says Dr. Dre’s Brain Aneurysm Led to Him and Snoop Dogg Working Past Their Feud

September 14, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Kodak Black, Nicki Minaj And Cardi B Trend After Speaking On PNB Rock’s Passing

September 13, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Last night, rapper Kodak Black took to his Instagram stories to react to PNB Rock’s passing. The Philadelphia rapper passed after being shot in Los Angeles during a robbery. Many have added that he was murdered after his girlfriend posted their location on Instagram.

Kodak posted a photo of his view from a plane and wrote over it, saying, “Big jets. Only jets anyways. Mannn I been low all day due to a headache I had earlier so I’m just getting to the news RF.”

He continued, “Ion usually speak on deaths! Go to funerals or nun kuz life goes on, but, SMH. PnB was my boy, I was jus OTP wit em last night! We be talkin bout him comin back out & poppin his shit again in this rap shit.”

“That hoe might as well kill herself,” he concluded.

Black added mentioning the photo has been circulating on social media, which Rock’s girlfriend posted on her personal Instagram account showing her food and the location of where they were.

The Los Angeles Times has reported that Rock was targeted for his jewelry.

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Each have also offered their outtakes on Rock’s passing.

“After Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts,” Minaj began in a Tweet, referencing how Pop’s address had been posted on social media before his death. “To show waffles & some fried chicken????! He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick. Jesus.”

After receiving backlash for her take, Minaj tweeted “The ppl around these rappers gain so much. It’s time to start really reminding them over & over!!! At least TRY to put your foot down if you CARE! Tell them!!! You’re not loved like you think you are!!! You’re prey!!!! In a world full of predators!!!! What’s not clicking???!!!”

In another tweet, she highlighted how being a mother influenced her decision to speak out on the situation. “Ima say what I want. As a RAPPER & as a MOTHER. I know 1st hand how these guys feel coming from the streets then being able to provide for their moms. My heart is hurting for the MOTHERS OF THESE KIDS that tried to make something better of their lives!!! LETS EDUCATE ASAP!!!

The ppl around these rappers gain so much. It’s time to start really reminding them over & over!!! At least TRY to put your foot down if you CARE! Tell them!!! You’re not loved like you think you are!!! You’re prey!!!! In a world full of predators!!!! What’s not clicking???!!! https://t.co/wpfxtnkBU6

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 13, 2022

Cardi B had a different response to the details around Rock’s situation, discouraging people to place any blame for his death on his girlfriend. “I highly doubt n****s was looking at PMB’s babymom IG. He was in a bad location and people stay outside plotting. It’s very irresponsible and inconsiderate to blame her for something so tragic. We should be sending nothing but love to her and his family at this time.”

I highly doubt nikkas was looking at PMB’s babymom IG. He was in a bad location and people stay outside plotting. It’s very irresponsible and inconsiderate to blame her for something so tragic. We should be sending nothing but love to her and his family at this time.

— Cardi B (@iamcardib) September 13, 2022

After Rock’s death, DJ Akademiks posted footage from an unreleased interview he did with the rapper a week-and-a-half ago. The video showed Rock revealing a time during the pandemic that he felt he had been targeted in a near-robbery attempt.
Watch the video below.

Rest in power PNb Rock our condolences to your family and loved ones.

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Comedian David A. Arnold Passes Away At 54-Years Old

September 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

David A. Arnold, a comedian, actor, writer and producer who headlined two Netflix comedy specials and was a writer/producer on the Fuller House reboot, passed Sept. 7 at just 54 years of age.

The Arnold family issued a statement confirming the death. “It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our husband, father, brother and friend, David A. Arnold. David passed away peacefully today in his home and doctors have ruled the cause of death due to natural causes. Please keep our family in prayer and respect our privacy at this time, as we are all shocked and devastated by this loss.”

Arnold started out as a stand-up comic, performing at the Montreal Comedy Festival and on Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza on Comedy Central, among other projects.

He wrote for several comedy series, including Meet The Browns (TBS), The Rickey Smiley Show (TV One), Raising Whitley (OWN) and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne (TBS). He also created and was executive producer and showrunner on Nickelodeon’s hit series That Girl Lay Lay, making him one of few Black showrunners in Hollywood.

Arnold’s first stand-up comedy special on Netflix, David A. Arnold: Fat Ballerina, debuted in 2019. His followup comedy special on the streamer, It Ain’t For The Weak, premiered July 19.

At the time of his sudden death, Arnold was three stops into a four-month national comedy tour.

Survivors include his wife, Julie L. Harkness, and two children, Anna-Grace and Ashlyn.

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Justin Bieber Pauses World Tour Again, Citing ‘Need to Rest and Get Better’

September 6, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Monkeypox Virus Cases Recorded In All 50 States

August 27, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The monkeypox virus is now in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia.. According to data from the CDC, Wyoming reported a single case of the virus on Monday, making it the final state in the country to do so. There are now over 15,000 reported cases of monkeypox in the U.S. with New York leading the way with almost 3,000.

This news follows as New York reports its first pediatric case of the monkeypox virus. New York will start administering low-dose monkeypox vaccines to expand access to more people. State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett says data shows using one fifth of the current dose is just as effective for at-risk New Yorkers.

California started administering the reduced doses last week. Officials say the struggle will be getting the same amount of vaccine supply from the federal government.

The vaccine is currently limited to people who are at the highest risk in connection with the outbreak.

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