Yo, Weed Sales Going Crazy!

What’s good, fam? Let me tell ya, that weed game is blowin’ up like never before! Ever since the first state went legal back in 2016, everybody been switchin’ to that legal green. Now, we got over 50% of the country chillin’ with it, and things is lookin’ real different out here. Folks of all ages hittin’ up dispensaries and breakin’ records on how much they smokin’ or munchin’. You heard me right, states where weed is fully legal is rakin’ in more dough from cannabis than they is from alcohol. It’s all about the people doin’ their thing.

Michigan Flexin’ on the Sales Game

Let’s talk about Michigan, ya feel me? This state is puttin’ in work, settin’ records left and right. In just the first year of lettin’ the public hit up legal weed, they racked up a cool billion in sales. Now, Michigan is straight flexin’ with over $295 million in monthly weed sales. And it ain’t just for chillin’ out; people usin’ it for mad medical reasons too. That older crowd—the Boomers, who used to be all about the War on Drugs—now they lookin’ at weed for helpin’ with stuff like inflammation, chronic pain, and you know, insomnia and all that. Their grandkids in Gen Z? They using it to fight anxiety. This generation is packin’ in the highest numbers of users, so you know it’s poppin’ off!

Beer Sales Dippin’, Weed Sales Risin’!

And yo, the beer game ain’t lookin’ too hot right now. Cannabis is takin’ a bite outta those beer sales, especially at the start of the week. People ain’t tryna drink heavy; they switchin’ to vapes and gummies for that quick chill without all the calories. Sales for weed been growin’ year over year. Just look at it: back in 2022, weed sales were at $30 million, and they on track to hit $38 million in 2024. Meanwhile, beer sales still stackin’ up at $117 billion, but even that dropped 5.1% in 2023. Big liquor companies see what’s goin’ on and they wanna dip their toes in the cannabis market.

Political Moves and Struggles

But check it, the weed industry still got its struggles. The Biden/Harris crew been slackin’ on their promises from 2020 to really help out the weed game. Biden been around D.C. for 50 years, so it’s wild that the DEA ain’t done nothin’ before the elections. They sayin’ they gonna reschedule cannabis, but the announcement ain’t droppin’ till December. That’s right—post-December, it could be all hush-hush for the current administration, or if the GOP takes the W in the presidency, Speaker Mike Johnson from Kentucky been clear he gonna make moves to cut back on what weed got goin’ on.

Everybody Joinin’ the Green Rush

So, as you can see, it’s a whole green rush out here. Everybody from the older folks to the younger crowd is findin’ their vibe with cannabis. It’s like, who needs to be stressed when you got that good herb? And let’s not forget about those edibles—ain’t nobody complainin’ about a tasty gummy that helps them relax after a long day. The stigma is fading and the market is blowin’ up, with more dispensaries poppin’ up like they in a race. And with all this growth, investors seein’ dollar signs too, so they wanna jump on this train before it’s too late. Everybody tryin’ to cash in on the green light.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, cannabis is takin’ over in a whole new way. The sales numbers is crazy, from Michigan flexin’ to beer sales droppin’. It’s a big shift and it’s only gon’ get bigger. Whether it’s for chillin’, medical reasons, or just to vibe out, weed is here to stay. Let’s keep watchin’ how this unfolds and see what else happens in the cannabis world. For now, keep it lit, fam!

Peace out!