Welcome to the Honeysuckle 420 Edition, our annual celebration of freedom, creativity, and the culture that continues to shape this movement we all call home. This year, we’re turning the volume all the way up—with not one, but two powerhouse cover stars redefining legacy in their own lanes. Our cover stories speak to transformation, vision, and roots: We chopped it up with the legendary Ice-T, the cultural icon whose life has spanned music, activism, television, and now a new chapter in plant medicine. His partnership with The Medicine Woman and their Jersey City dispensary opens the door to a deeper dialogue about free will, sobriety, and finding peace in the chaos. On the flip side, Juan Quesada, founder of BackPack Boyz, shares his raw, unfiltered journey—from MMA training and street hustle to building a national powerhouse brand. His rise is a testament to grit, growth, and staying rooted in authenticity. From coast to coast and around the globe, this issue is full of pioneers and original voices pushing the culture forward. We shine a spotlight on Derry Brett, the legendary breeder behind Barney’s Farm, whose work in genetics since the 1980s continues to shape cannabis worldwide. Ciaran O’Leary—our Big Bad Reefer Daddy—bridges policy, education, and community in New York and beyond. He’s one of those rare connectors who sees the full vision and helps others rise within it. We head overseas with Compound Genetics and Doja to experience Spannabis through the lens of legacy, flavor, and global expansion. And Mechanics Farm reminds us why the grass is always greener when grown with intention. In the music realm, hip hop icons Havoc of Mobb Deep and Large Professor talk inspiration and elevation, while rising star Cash Cobain brings that NYC energy in full psychedelic drip. We tap into new creative spaces too. Lindsay Loo breaks down the business of beauty, exploring what it really costs to get high—literally and figuratively. Lindsay Neff, founder of Larkspur Botanicals, blurs the lines between installation art, floral design, and brand activation in her whimsical wonderland of color and culture. From visionary entrepreneurs like Rosie Mattio and Sara Payan to new voices like Akallah, our 420 centerfold and mystic muse, each story in this issue is layered with truth, transformation, and a little smoke for good measure. Even our streetwear game levels up: 0.125OZ hits the streets with weedbag art so wild it belongs in a gallery—or your backpack. We also explore powerful female leadership with Somai Pharmaceuticals and HPI Canna, and highlight game-changers like the founders of Mr. Charlie’s, turning plant-based food into revolution. This edition is a tribute to those who build, elevate, and preserve. To the OGs and the new school. To the storytellers, cultivators, creators, and truth-tellers who keep the fire burning. Whether you're passing this issue in a smoke circle, reading between business calls, or flipping through while dreaming up your next big move—know that this is for you. For the disruptors. For the visionaries. For the culture. Thank you for being part of our Honeysuckle family. We’re just getting started. With love and fire,
