Chicago rapper and entrepreneur Vic Mensa is reportedly venturing into the cannabis industry with his latest business venture, 93 Boyz. Mensa, one of the few black-owned cannabis brands in the Midwest, aims to positively influence communities "historically impacted by outdated laws, biases, and stereotypes surrounding cannabis use." Thus far, his company has launched the "Books Before Bars" initiative, partnering with community organizations to supply books to under-serviced prison libraries in Illinois, providing inmates with potentially transformative resources.
The 93 Boyz will hold a press conference on August 13, 2022, at the Cinecity Studios in Chicago, Illinois, to kick off their work. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)
Selling weed was my first job. It taught me professional ethics, entrepreneurship, and funded my first music project. As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression all my life, being able to help others facing those and other issues, while doing something I love, is truly amazing," said Vic Mensa in a press release.
The war on drugs has had a devastating impact on my community, but the representation of our community in the cannabis industry is less than 2%. The 93 Boyz are changing this narrative by combining high-quality, flavorful strains with socially conscious initiatives. In addition to launching the "Books Before Bars" program, they have also introduced a cannabis grower called aer?z. They will jointly provide a product line that includes premium eighth flowers, high-quality pre-rolls, and e-vape oils of specific strains.
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