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Welcome to Traditional Talk! This week on Traditional Talk, we sit down with none other than Grammy-winning artist, entrepreneur, and cultural icon 21 Savage. From rolling his first blunt in a paper bag to dreaming of launching Tesla-style ventures, Savage opens up about the cannabis industry, financial literacy, rap politics, and more. It’s a raw, hilarious, and surprisingly powerful conversation you don’t want to miss. Hit play and tap into the vibe.

Highlights:

“I got shot selling weed, kinda.”

“I don’t believe in rap beef. If you say certain shit about me in a song, I’ma slap the fuck out you when I see you.”

“Ever since then, I never smoked weed in a car again. Ever.”

“I want to do some Elon Musk shit, build a car and become the richest person in the world.”

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

03:09 First time smoking weed

08:38 Getting caught with weed in middle school

13:36 The case for federal cannabis legalization

20:39 21’s favorite weed strains

24:17 How weed affects the creative process

36:01 Would 21 Savage get into the weed industry?

42:20 What it took to get respect in the music world

54:49 Advice for people chasing success

57:58 21 Savage’s 2025 goal: “300 million”

Traditional Talk is where cannabis meets culture, hosted by Aaron, founder of Traditional. Join us as we sit down with the world's biggest artists, athletes, and influencers for unfiltered conversations that break the stigma around cannabis. We're pulling back the curtain on the industry, exposing the truth, and pushing the conversation forward — all while advocating for federal legalization. Real stories. Real change. One episode at a time.

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Welcome to a new episode of the Traditional Talk podcast! Today’s guest is none other than Antonio Brown, Super Bowl champion, NFL legend, rapper, entrepreneur, and outspoken advocate for cannabis and mental health. In this episode, we dive deep into AB’s journey from the football field to the music studio, his experiences with cannabis, and his mission to change the narrative around mental health and legalization. This episode is for anyone interested in sports, personal growth, cannabis culture, and the power of reinvention.

Highlights:

“I played football to make a life, not to ruin my life.”

“Cannabis is the best medicine in the world, better than any pain pill.”

“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Have a relationship with God and be true to yourself.”

“Everybody goes through trauma. It’s not about how hard you fall, it’s how you get back up.”

Timestamps:

0:00:00 – Introduction

0:01:51 – Super Bowl Stories: Losing and Finding the Ring

0:06:34 – Growing Up in Liberty City: Football as an Escape

0:8:56 – Cannabis vs. Pain Pills: The NFL’s Changing Attitude

0:12:38 – Mental Health & Media: Dealing with Trauma and Public Scrutiny

0:18:13 – Why I Walked Off the Field: AB’s Side of the Story

0:26:05 – The Tom Brady Connection: Brotherhood and Super Bowl Dreams

0:30:10 – Politics & Advocacy: Speaking at the Trump Rally

0:35:15 – Freeing the Incarcerated: Cannabis Justice and Social Change

1:07:33 – Future Plans and Goals

1:11:12 – Celebrity Connections and Business Growth

1:12:13 – Boxing and Jake Paul

1:29:56 – Final Messages: Advice for the Next Generation