Celebrity Favorite Cannabis Strains: What Snoop, Willie & Marley Are Known to Smoke

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Few topics spark more curiosity at the counter than celebrity favorite strains. Customers walk into our four Ontario Ashario locations almost weekly asking the same question: "What does Snoop actually smoke?" or "Is there a real Willie Nelson strain?" This guide breaks down the cultivars publicly tied to Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, Bob Marley, and other icons, plus what's legally available in Ontario from Licensed Producers carried at Ashario Cannabis.

As of 2026, several of these celebrity-linked genetics, or close phenotypic matches, are stocked in our cannabis product categories. Let's get into the list.

What are celebrity favorite cannabis strains?

Celebrity favorite strains are cultivars publicly endorsed, smoked, or commercially launched by famous cannabis advocates. The most cited names (Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, Bob Marley, Wiz Khalifa, and Seth Rogen) have either named specific strains in interviews or built licensed cannabis brands. In Ontario, similar genetics are available through AGCO-licensed retailers like Ashario.

Keep in mind: branded celebrity products from the U.S. (Leafs By Snoop, Willie's Reserve, Marley Natural) aren't sold in Canada because the federal Cannabis Act requires all flower to be cultivated by a Health Canada-Licensed Producer. What we carry are the same genetics (OG Kush, Sour Diesel, Lamb's Bread, Khalifa Kush) grown legally on Canadian soil.

1. Snoop Dogg's favorite strain: OG Kush & Sour Diesel

Snoop Dogg's favorite strain is widely reported to be OG Kush, an indica-dominant hybrid testing 19-26% THC with earthy-pine terpenes dominated by myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene. Snoop has also publicly named Sour Diesel as a daytime go-to in multiple interviews dating back to his 2015 launch of Leafs By Snoop.

OG Kush genetics descend from a Chemdawg × Hindu Kush cross originating in Florida in the early 1990s. Customers at our Finch & Dufferin store regularly request OG Kush-lineage cultivars. Pink Kush, Death Bubba, and Wedding Cake all carry that signature gas-and-pine terpene structure.

If you want the Snoop experience in Ontario, ask our budtenders about Original Stash OG, BLKMKT OG Kush, or Tribal Death Bubba. All test above 22% THC and deliver the heavy, body-forward effects Snoop describes as his "after-show" smoke.

2. Willie Nelson strain picks: Willie's Reserve & sativa-leaning genetics

Willie Nelson's favorite strain leans heavily sativa. The 92-year-old country legend launched Willie's Reserve in 2015, a multi-state U.S. brand focused on uplifting, energetic cultivars like Sour Tsunami, Jack Herer, and Willie Nelson (the strain: a Highland Nepalese × Willie's pheno cross testing 13-22% THC).

Willie's stated preference is high-CBD, lower-THC flower for daytime use. In Ontario, the closest legal analogs are CBD-forward cultivars carried in our flower category. Solei Free (1:1 CBD:THC), Tweed Argyle, and any Jack Herer phenotype from Licensed Producers like Carmel Cannabis or Greybeard.

A Statistics Canada Cannabis Stats Hub survey found that 18% of Canadian cannabis consumers aged 55+ prefer CBD-dominant flower. Willie's exact demographic. Our Aurora location at 15114 Yonge St has the deepest CBD flower selection of our four stores.

3. Bob Marley strain: Lamb's Bread (Lamb's Breath)

Bob Marley's strain of choice was Lamb's Bread (also spelled Lamb's Breath or Lambsbread), a pure Jamaican sativa landrace testing 16-21% THC with a distinct grassy, cheesy, and slightly fuel-forward terpene profile. Marley referenced the strain by name in interviews throughout the 1970s, calling it his preferred herb for writing and meditation.

Lamb's Bread is genetically a Jamaican sativa landrace: meaning it was naturally bred over generations on the island rather than hybridized in a lab. Effects skew cerebral, energetic, and creative. Today's Ontario market includes several Jamaican-lineage cultivars: Original Stash Jamaican Lion, Pure Sunfarms Jamaican Dream, and limited drops of true Lamb's Bread phenotypes from craft producers like 7ACRES.

The Marley Natural brand (launched 2016 in the U.S.) is not sold in Canada, but our budtenders at Centerpoint Mall can point you to the closest available sativas. Call us at +1-416-477-9333 for current Lamb's Bread-lineage stock.

4. Wiz Khalifa's strain: Khalifa Kush (KK)

Wiz Khalifa's signature strain is Khalifa Kush: an OG Kush phenotype gifted to him in 2014, testing 24-29% THC with pine, lemon, and pepper-forward terpenes. KK is indica-dominant, around 70/30 indica/sativa, and known for fast-acting cerebral euphoria followed by mild body relaxation.

Khalifa Kush is one of the most-requested celebrity favorite strains at our Thornton location. As of 2026, the genetics are commercially available in Ontario through licensed cultivators including Spinach (KK Ultra) and Pure Sunfarms (Pink Kush, a close cousin). Expect THC percentages in the 23-27% range on Canadian-grown KK drops.

5. Seth Rogen & Houseplant strains: Pink Moon and Diablo Wind

Actor and producer Seth Rogen co-founded Houseplant, originally launched in Canada in 2019 through Canopy Growth before expanding to California. Houseplant flower was sold at retailers including Ashario between 2019-2021. Rogen's personal favorite is reportedly Pink Moon, a balanced hybrid with rose and citrus terpenes testing around 18% THC.

While Houseplant Canada wound down its flower line, you can still find similar Pink Kush-lineage genetics across our cannabis menu. Our budtender team frequently recommends Pure Sunfarms Pink Kush or Spinach Pink Bubba as the closest substitutes.

6. Other celebrity cannabis picks worth knowing

Beyond the big four, several other public figures have named specific cultivars. These celebrity cannabis picks round out the list with genetics largely available in Ontario:

• Mike Tyson: Tyson 2.0 brand featuring Toad (Chemdawg OG × Girl Scout Cookies, 28-31% THC)
• Jim Belushi: Belushi's Farm focuses on the Black Diamond OG phenotype, 22-24% THC
• Method Man: Tical brand built around Pure Michigan, a sativa-leaning hybrid
• Berner (Cookies founder): Girl Scout Cookies and Gelato, both widely stocked at Ashario
• Bella Thorne: Forbidden Flowers brand featuring Pineapple OG
• Tommy Chong: Chong's Choice Blue Dream, a 60/40 sativa hybrid

Berner's Cookies-family genetics (Gelato 33, Sunset Sherbet, MAC1) are some of the strongest sellers across all Ashario locations. We typically see new Cookies-lineage drops from Licensed Producers like Pure Sunfarms, Carmel, and BLKMKT every 4-6 weeks.

How to buy celebrity-linked strains in Ontario

To buy celebrity favorite strains in Ontario, you must be 19+ with valid government-issued ID and purchase from an AGCO-licensed retailer. Ashario Cannabis operates four AGCO-licensed locations open daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, carrying flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, and concentrates.

Our budtenders track new drops weekly and can match the terpene profile and genetics of any celebrity-linked cultivar to what's currently in stock. Walk into any of our stores or call ahead: same-day pickup is available at all four locations.

Frequently asked questions

What is Snoop Dogg's favorite strain?

Snoop Dogg's favorite strain is OG Kush, which he has named in multiple interviews and built into the foundation of his 2015 Leafs By Snoop brand. He has also publicly cited Sour Diesel for daytime use and Master Kush for evenings. OG Kush tests between 19-26% THC with earthy, pine, and lemon terpenes. In Ontario, you can find OG Kush phenotypes from Licensed Producers like BLKMKT, Original Stash, and Tribal at any Ashario Cannabis location.

Is Willie's Reserve sold in Canada?

No, Willie's Reserve is not sold in Canada. The brand operates in U.S. legal states only and cannot legally cross the border. However, the genetics Willie endorses (Jack Herer, Sour Tsunami, and CBD-forward sativas) are all available in Ontario. Our Aurora and Thornton stores carry the deepest CBD flower selection. Call ahead or check our online menu for current Willie Nelson-style sativa stock.

What strain did Bob Marley smoke?

Bob Marley smoked Lamb's Bread (also called Lamb's Breath), a pure Jamaican landrace sativa. He referenced it by name in 1970s interviews and considered it spiritually significant within Rastafarian tradition. The strain tests 16-21% THC with grassy, cheesy, fuel-forward terpenes and produces energetic, cerebral effects. True Lamb's Bread is rare on the Ontario legal market, but Jamaican-lineage sativas appear periodically from craft Licensed Producers. Ask any Ashario budtender for the current closest match.

What is Khalifa Kush and where can I buy it in Ontario?

Khalifa Kush (KK) is an OG Kush phenotype given to Wiz Khalifa in 2014, testing 24-29% THC with pine, lemon, and pepper terpenes. It's indica-dominant (about 70/30) with fast cerebral onset. In Ontario, KK genetics are commercially produced by Spinach (KK Ultra) and similar OG phenotypes from Pure Sunfarms. All four Ashario locations stock OG Kush-family flower regularly. Call your nearest store for same-day availability.

Are celebrity cannabis brands like Leafs By Snoop sold at Ashario?

No, U.S. celebrity cannabis brands including Leafs By Snoop, Willie's Reserve, Marley Natural, and Tyson 2.0 are not legally sold in Canada because the Cannabis Act requires Health Canada-Licensed Producer cultivation. Ashario only carries Canadian-grown product. However, we stock the same genetics (OG Kush, Khalifa Kush, Jack Herer, GSC) from Canadian Licensed Producers. The terpene profiles and effects match the celebrity originals closely.

Which Ashario location has the widest celebrity-style strain selection?

All four Ashario locations carry a rotating selection of OG Kush, Cookies-family, and sativa-landrace genetics tied to celebrity favorites. Our Finch & Dufferin store at 1111A Finch Ave W typically holds the deepest indica-hybrid inventory due to higher foot traffic, while Aurora at 15114 Yonge St leads on CBD and sativa-forward cultivars. Call ahead: Finch: +1-647-368-7722, Centerpoint: +1-416-477-9333, Aurora: +1-905-503-6770, Thornton: +1-249-733-9333, or message us through our contact page.

The bottom line on celebrity favorite strains

Celebrity favorite strains aren't marketing gimmicks. They're real genetics with documented terpene profiles, THC percentages, and effects. Snoop's OG Kush, Willie's Jack Herer, Marley's Lamb's Bread, and Wiz's Khalifa Kush all trace to identifiable lineages you can find (or come close to) on the Ontario legal market in 2026.

Want help matching a celebrity pick to in-stock flower? Our budtender team reads the drop list every Tuesday and Friday. Stop by any of our four stores, or browse the Ashario blog for deeper strain reviews and product breakdowns.