The Bellamy Brothers partnered with Florida-based cannabis provider Trulieve in 2020 to launch “Old Hippie Stash.” Florida has legalized the medicinal use of cannabis, which was one of the reasons behind the country stars’ decision.
“Medical marijuana has really great health benefits when used responsibly,” David Bellamy told Billboard. “I know it’s helped Howard and me on many levels. There was a stigma for so long, but now people are talking about it seriously and considering cannabis as an alternative for stress, anxiety, pain management, and many other health factors.”
In 2022, the Bellamy Brothers worked with Trulieve to get a proposed constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot, which – if passed – would allow the recreational use of cannabis by anyone 21 or older.
” As we travel the country, we see the benefits of adult use, and as Florida residents, we love the ‘freedom state’ moniker and believe that Florida needs to join the millions of Americans whose adults are free to use cannabis without fear of being incarcerated,” the brothers said in a message, per WUSF News.
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