Las Vegas has long been a stage for excess—bright lights, big names, and unforgettable moments. Now, it’s where celebrity cannabis brands and appearances take center stage, blurring the line between entertainment and the evolving culture of cannabis.
The Rise of Star-Backed Cannabis in Sin City
In a city known for its showmanship, it’s no surprise that celebrities have found a home for their cannabis ventures in Las Vegas. From rappers and athletes to comedians and rock stars, the biggest names are treating Vegas dispensaries like red carpets.
Take Wiz Khalifa, whose Khalifa Kush brand has become a fixture at Planet 13, the world’s largest dispensary just off the Strip. Wiz himself made multiple appearances here in 2024 and 2025 to promote exclusive strains like KK, Violet Sky, and Khalifa Mints. The “store-within-a-store” setup gives fans the full experience—merch drops, photo ops, and a chance to snag signature flower that’s only available in Nevada.
Planet 13 isn’t just the go-to for rappers; it’s become a hub for athlete-backed brands too. Mike Tyson’s TYSON 2.0 and Ric Flair’s Ric Flair Drip are permanent fixtures on the shelves. Tyson has even stopped by for signings and private lounge events, drawing massive crowds eager for both weed and nostalgia. Future’s cannabis line, Evol, also made its Vegas debut here, proving that Planet 13 is as much a cultural touchpoint as it is a retail space.
Where Cannabis Culture Meets Entertainment
Further north, the NuWu Cannabis Marketplace, operated by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, continues to define what a true cannabis entertainment complex looks like. Their Sky High Lounge—Nevada’s first consumption space—offers a one-of-a-kind setting for comedy nights, live music, and celebrity appearances during major weekends. During the 2025 NuWu Cannabis Cup, the venue transformed into a full-blown festival, mixing live performances with product launches and awards for the best strains in the state.
Fans of Cheech & Chong can also find their namesake pre-rolls and flower strains throughout Vegas dispensaries, keeping classic cannabis comedy alive and sparking nostalgia among older generations of cannabis enthusiasts.
Planning the Perfect Celebrity Cannabis Experience
If catching a celebrity at a dispensary sounds like your idea of Vegas fun, timing is everything. The biggest weeks for star sightings are MJBizCon in November and UFC International Fight Week each summer. Both events bring a wave of brand pop-ups, meet-and-greets, and limited-edition releases.
Follow dispensaries like Planet 13 and NuWu on social media for announcements—celebrity appearances often drop just days before the event. Whether it’s a Ric Flair “Woooo!” moment or a surprise DJ set from a cannabis-loving artist, Vegas knows how to merge cannabis culture with spectacle.
Final Puff
In Las Vegas, cannabis isn’t just consumed—it’s celebrated. The city has mastered the art of merging stardom and strain culture into one unforgettable experience. Whether you’re lighting up at Sky High Lounge or meeting your favorite rapper at Planet 13, Vegas remains the only place where you can literally get high with the stars.