What Is Snoop Dogg's Strain Called? Leafs By Snoop & Celebrity Cannabis Lines Explained

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Snoop Dogg's official cannabis strain line is called Leafs By Snoop (often stylized LBS), launched in Colorado in November 2015. The lineup originally included eight named cultivars across indica, sativa, and hybrid categories, including Northern Lights, Tangerine Man, Lemon Pie, and a signature Bandana strain. Customers walking into our Ashario Cannabis locations across the GTA ask this question almost weekly, so we put together a complete guide to celebrity cannabis brands, their genetics, and what's actually available legally in Ontario as of 2026.

You can absolutely find the same underlying genetics (and many of Snoop's personally praised cultivars) on our shelves. For a deep dive into what Snoop actually smokes, read our companion piece on Snoop Dogg's favourite cannabis strains.

What Is Snoop Dogg's Strain Called?

Snoop Dogg's strain line is officially called Leafs By Snoop (LBS). It launched November 11, 2015 and was the first major celebrity-branded cannabis product line in North America. The brand covers flower, concentrates, and edibles under Snoop's personal curation.

The original 2015 launch featured eight strains organized into four categories: three indicas (Northern Lights, Banana Kush, Bandana), one sativa (Tangerine Man), two hybrids (Cali Kush, Lemon Pie), and two additional cuts. THC levels across the lineup ranged from approximately 17% to 23%, with the Tangerine Man sativa testing highest in limonene-dominant terpenes.

Snoop has spoken in multiple interviews about his personal favourite being Northern Lights: a classic indica-dominant cultivar he says he's smoked since the early 1990s. He's also publicly endorsed OG Kush, Granddaddy Purple, and Khalifa Kush (the strain Wiz Khalifa is named after, which Snoop reportedly smokes regularly).

Is Leafs By Snoop Available in Ontario?

As of June 2026, Ontario licensed retailers, including Ashario, cannot legally stock the original LBS-branded products. The brand remains primarily distributed in Colorado, California, and select U.S. legal markets. Under the federal Cannabis Act, only Health Canada-licensed producers can supply Canadian retailers.

The good news: the actual genetics behind Leafs By Snoop are widely available in Canada through licensed producers. Northern Lights, for example, is carried by multiple Canadian LPs and rotates regularly through our cannabis product categories. Customers looking for the LBS experience can ask our budtenders for indica-dominant cultivars with similar terpene profiles, typically myrcene-forward, with earthy and pine notes.

We see this question come up most often at our Finch & Dufferin location on weekends, where customers familiar with U.S. dispensary visits assume celebrity brands cross the border. They don't: the AGCO regulates Ontario retail tightly, and only Health Canada-approved products clear customs into the legal system.

What Strains Are in the Original Leafs By Snoop Lineup?

Leafs By Snoop launched with eight named cultivars, each tied to a specific effect category. Here's the original 2015-2016 lineup with documented THC ranges and dominant terpenes:

• Northern Lights (Indica): Snoop's stated personal favourite. Approximately 18% THC, myrcene-dominant, classic earthy-sweet aroma.
• Banana Kush (Indica): Around 20% THC, limonene and caryophyllene, distinct tropical-banana nose.
• Bandana (Indica): The signature LBS strain, 21-23% THC, gas-forward terpene profile.
• Tangerine Man (Sativa): 19% THC, limonene-dominant, citrus-heavy.
• Cali Kush (Hybrid): 20% THC, balanced effects.
• Lemon Pie (Hybrid): 17% THC, dessert-citrus profile.
• Loose Leaf: Pre-roll line, typically 18-20% THC.
• Snoop Dream: A Blue Dream phenotype, around 19% THC.

The line later expanded with edibles ("Dogg Treats": gummies and chocolates dosed at 10mg THC per piece) and concentrate lines including shatter and live resin. None of these branded products are currently legal for sale in Ontario, but comparable formats are stocked daily at Ashario Cannabis.

How Does the Snoop Dogg Cannabis Brand Compare to Other Celebrity Lines?

The Snoop Dogg cannabis brand was the first major celebrity cannabis line, but the celebrity cannabis space has grown significantly. As of 2026, there are over 30 celebrity-affiliated cannabis brands operating across North American legal markets, though only a small subset have any presence in Canadian regulated retail.

Key celebrity cannabis brands include:

• Leafs By Snoop (Snoop Dogg, 2015): Flower, concentrates, edibles. U.S. only.
• Khalifa Kush (Wiz Khalifa): Originally a personal strain, now a commercial line. The KK cultivar is occasionally available through Canadian LPs.
• Houseplant (Seth Rogen, 2019): Launched in Ontario and B.C. through Canopy Growth partnership.
• Marley Natural (Bob Marley estate): Flower and accessories, limited Canadian distribution.
• Cookies (Berner): One of the most influential strain houses; genetics behind Gelato, Sunset Sherbet, and Girl Scout Cookies appear in many Canadian licensed products.
• MONOGRAM (JAY-Z): Premium positioning, U.S. only.
• Mirayo (Carlos Santana): California flower line.

Of these, only Houseplant has had meaningful Canadian retail presence. Cookies-genetic strains (Gelato 41, Sunset Sherbet, Pink Sherbet phenotypes) rotate through our shelves regularly under various LP branding.

What Is Snoop Dogg's Actual Favourite Strain to Smoke?

Based on multiple interviews and public statements between 2010 and 2024, Snoop Dogg's personal favourite strain is Northern Lights, with Khalifa Kush as a close second. He's been quoted saying he smokes "about 80 to 81 blunts a day", though most cannabis industry observers consider this a stage number rather than a literal daily count.

Northern Lights is a classic 1980s-era pure indica believed to descend from Afghani and Thai landrace genetics. It typically tests at 16-21% THC with a myrcene-dominant terpene profile producing characteristic sedating, body-heavy effects. The strain has remained in continuous cultivation for over 40 years and is one of the most genetically stable cultivars on the legal market.

Khalifa Kush (often abbreviated KK) is an OG Kush phenotype originally selected by Wiz Khalifa around 2011. Snoop has been photographed and filmed smoking KK on numerous occasions and references it in lyrics. THC content typically ranges from 24% to 29%, making it considerably stronger than Northern Lights.

Where Can I Buy Similar Strains in Ontario?

You can buy Northern Lights, Khalifa Kush phenotypes, and Cookies-lineage cultivars at any Ashario Cannabis location in Ontario, subject to current inventory rotation through licensed producers. Our four stores carry over 200 SKUs across flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, and concentrates, with weekly menu updates.

Our four Ontario locations are:

• Ashario Finch & Dufferin: 1111A Finch Ave W Unit 1, North York. Call 647-368-7722. Open 7 AM to 11 PM daily.
• Ashario Centerpoint Mall: 6464 Yonge St Unit #187, North York. Call 416-477-9333. Open 7 AM to 11 PM daily.
• Ashario Aurora: 15114 Yonge St, Aurora. Call 905-503-6770. Open 7 AM to 11 PM daily.
• Ashario Thornton: 239 Barrie St, Thornton. Call 249-733-9333. Open 7 AM to 11 PM daily.

If you're hunting for a specific strain or want to know what's in stock before driving over, contact your nearest Ashario location and we'll check the live menu for you. Our budtenders can also recommend close matches based on terpene profile and effect category if your first choice is out of stock.

Are Celebrity Cannabis Brands Worth Buying?

Celebrity cannabis brands often command a 15-30% price premium over comparable non-branded flower at the same THC percentage, according to retail pricing data we've tracked across our four locations. Whether the premium is worth it depends entirely on whether you value the brand story, the celebrity curation, or specific terpene profiles that aren't available elsewhere.

What we tell customers at the counter: cannabis quality is determined by cultivation practices, cure quality, terpene preservation, and genetic stability, not by who's on the package. A skilled craft grower can produce flower that outperforms any celebrity-branded product. That said, celebrity brands like Houseplant did push presentation standards higher in Canadian retail and introduced new consumers to premium flower.

For Ontario shoppers specifically, we recommend judging products by their lab results (THC %, CBD %, terpene content, and harvest date) rather than branding alone. Health Canada requires all licensed products to disclose this data, and you can ask any Ashario budtender to walk you through it.

The Bottom Line on Snoop Dogg's Strain

Snoop Dogg's strain line is called Leafs By Snoop, launched in 2015 with eight cultivars including his personal favourite Northern Lights. The brand isn't available in Ontario's legal market, but the underlying genetics absolutely are. Skip the brand-name premium and ask our budtenders for the actual cultivars Snoop endorses (Northern Lights, Khalifa Kush, OG Kush phenotypes) which rotate through our menu regularly. For more on Snoop's curated picks, see our roundup of Snoop Dogg's favourite cannabis strains for Ontario buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snoop Dogg's strain called?

Snoop Dogg's official cannabis strain line is called Leafs By Snoop, abbreviated LBS. It launched November 11, 2015 in Colorado. The original lineup included eight cultivars: Northern Lights, Banana Kush, Bandana, Tangerine Man, Cali Kush, Lemon Pie, Loose Leaf, and Snoop Dream. Snoop has stated in interviews that his personal favourite within the line is Northern Lights, which he's been smoking since the 1990s.

Is Leafs By Snoop sold in Canada?

No, Leafs By Snoop is not currently sold in Canadian legal cannabis retail as of 2026. The brand operates in U.S. legal markets including Colorado and California. Under Canada's Cannabis Act, only Health Canada-licensed producers can supply Canadian retailers, and Leafs By Snoop has not entered a Canadian licensing partnership. The underlying cultivars in the LBS line, particularly Northern Lights and OG Kush phenotypes, are widely available through Canadian licensed producers and rotate through Ashario Cannabis shelves regularly.

What is Snoop Dogg's favourite strain to smoke?

Based on multiple interviews over the past 15 years, Snoop Dogg has named Northern Lights as his all-time favourite strain. He's also publicly endorsed Khalifa Kush (the strain associated with Wiz Khalifa), OG Kush, and Granddaddy Purple. Northern Lights is a classic indica with Afghani and Thai landrace heritage, typically testing at 16-21% THC with a myrcene-dominant terpene profile producing sedating, body-relaxing effects.

How much THC is in Leafs By Snoop strains?

Leafs By Snoop strains test across a range of THC potencies, generally between 17% and 23% THC. The Bandana cultivar is typically the strongest in the lineup at 21-23% THC, while Lemon Pie tests on the lower end around 17% THC. Northern Lights, Snoop's favourite, sits in the middle at approximately 18% THC. These figures are based on Colorado retail lab testing data and may vary by harvest batch.

What other celebrities have cannabis brands?

Over 30 celebrities have launched cannabis brands in North American legal markets. Notable examples include Wiz Khalifa (Khalifa Kush), Seth Rogen (Houseplant, which had Canadian distribution through Canopy Growth), JAY-Z (MONOGRAM), the Bob Marley estate (Marley Natural), Berner (Cookies), Carlos Santana (Mirayo), Willie Nelson (Willie's Reserve), and Mike Tyson (Tyson 2.0). Of these, Houseplant had the most meaningful Canadian retail presence between 2019 and 2023.

Can I find Leafs By Snoop genetics at Ashario Cannabis?

Yes, while the Leafs By Snoop branded products aren't legal for sale in Ontario, the underlying genetics absolutely are. Northern Lights, OG Kush phenotypes, Banana Kush variants, and Blue Dream lineage (which Snoop Dream is based on) all rotate through our menu at our Finch & Dufferin, Centerpoint Mall, Aurora, and Thornton locations. Stop by any store between 7 AM and 11 PM, or call ahead to check current inventory. Our budtenders can also recommend close matches based on terpene profile if your first choice is sold out.