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This year’s National Cannabis Festival in Washington, D.C., is set to feature a notable highlight for Wu-Tang Clan enthusiasts and cannabis culture aficionados: the Shops of Shaolin. According to information procured exclusively ahead of an official announcement, this pop-up shop will, for the first time, assemble a collection of brands linked to the legendary rap group in one location, offering a unique attraction for festival-goers. Scheduled to take place on April 19th and 20th at the RFK Stadium, the festival expects to attract more than 30,000 attendees, including cannabis advocates, enthusiasts, and industry leaders.
As Nathaniel “Nutta TICAL” Vereen, co-founder at TICAL Official, Method Man’s cannabis and lifestyle brand, explains, “For the first time, brands representing the Wu are all under one roof supporting each other like the family we are. It’s going to be special.” This sentiment reflects the ethos of the Wu-Tang Clan, emphasizing unity and mutual support that extends beyond their music into various entrepreneurial ventures.
The Shops of Shaolin will feature a range of products from Wu-Tang members, including:
- Method Man's Tical Athletics, TICAL Official, and RX Water
- Ghostface Killah's Killah Koffee
- RZA's Park Hill Clothing
- Raekwon's Hashstoria and Compliments of the Chef
- Brands representing YDB, Cappadonna, DJ Mathematics, U-God and Inspectah Deck.
This joint initiative reflects the Wu-Tang Clan’s wide-ranging entrepreneurial ventures into the cannabis and lifestyle realms, presenting an exclusive chance for attendees to engage with the Wu-Tang brand in a novel way.
A Stellar Lineup Perfect For Stoners
Aside from the Shops of Shaolin, the National Cannabis Festival festival will also host a robust lineup of musical talent, including headliners Wu-Tang Clan, Thundercat and Redman, along with a variety of performers across genres.
Caroline Phillips, the festival's founder, highlights the broad appeal of this year's event. “Our new two-day format, incredible headliners and performers, and other experiences you can only get at NCF are guaranteed to make this our best one yet.”
Moreover, the festival will feature six education pavilions covering topics from wellness and policy to culture and psychedelics, alongside specialized lounges for the LGBTQIA+ community, seniors and military veterans.
The introduction of the Shops of Shaolin at the National Cannabis Festival highlights a fusion of cannabis culture and the Wu-Tang Clan’s musical heritage, establishing a fresh benchmark for artist-led entrepreneurial projects in the festival landscape. This new feature of the festival is poised to offer an unforgettable encounter, appealing to both the Wu-Tang Clan’s loyal followers and the wider cannabis community.
