Two Icons Meet For a Legendary Interview
What happens when two legends link up? They make waves. Raekwon the Chef hit The Joe Rogan Experience and turned a laid-back convo into a cultural moment. The episode aired on January 1st, 2025. A perfect way to kick off the new year.
Joe Rogan, born in Brick City, chopped it up with Raekwon about Wu-Tang’s legacy, their shared Newark connection, and Hashstoria, the cannabis spot that’s redefining the game.
The Chef broke down how Wu-Tang didn’t just change music—they changed the world. From Staten Island to Japan, the group’s influence is unmatched.
In one memorable exchange, Rogan mentioned one of his favorite Wu-Tang stories he shares with his younger fans.
“These young kids that I have at the club, I was explaining Wutang clan to them the other night. I go, ‘Do you understand how wild this band was? When Old Dirty Bastard was in Rikers, they went to Rikers and performed in Rikers.’
I told everybody. I was like, ‘Do you know how crazy that is?’ You’re talking about the biggest rap band in the fucking world, and they’re performing in a penitentiary to one of the members who’s one of the biggest fucking hip hop stars in the world who’s in jail, and then you guys go into the crowd.”
Raekwon was impressed that Rogan was familiar with that story. And he added even more flavor to it.
“Yo Joe this is the funniest shit because when we came in and when we seen him, he was eating a cheeseburger laughing and shit.
I don’t even think. I never seen him eat meat like that or whatever the case may be. But we came in, he was eating a cheeseburger and shit laughing. So we was dying laughing.
The people up in there, they kept telling us like, ‘Yo, you all can’t go into the crowd with everybody. We’re not going to hold no responsibility if something happened.’
Once we got on that stage, it was like, ‘Fuck the stage.’ It was touching everybody. It was love, man. It was a lot of love.”
The same hustle Raekwon brought to Wu-Tang is alive in Hashstoria.
Hashstoria Takes the Spotlight
Joe Rogan is no stranger to cannabis. He’s an advocate for its responsible use. And most remember the famous episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast when the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, lit up a joint for their chat.
But when Raekwon was talking about his connection to this magical plant – it took him from the earliest chapters of his story. right up to his latest venture in Brick City.
“All we were doing really was just expression. Being in the studio, smoking a lot of weed. And a lot of times when we were smoking and just vibing, it’s like we were mentioning things that, like today, like prime example, I own a cannabis business in Newark called Hashstoria. You know what I mean?
We said in rhymes like, ‘Can it be all so simple?’ I want to have me a fat yard and enough land to go and plant my own sess crops. But, it was just a big dream. So we spoke things into existence that at the end of the day, now, as I sit here and I’m an owner of a cannabis business, I’m like, wow, we was talking about things. We were saying things that meant so much to us back then, but still dreaming of it being a reality. The next thing you know, it happens.”
At Hashstoria Our Motto is “Life Above the Clouds.”
When you walk in our store, you’ll notice our ceiling is covered in clouds that are illuminated with bright lights.
You’re also greeted by our motto in a large neon sign.
”Life Above the Clouds” is about leveling up your mind, body, and vibe.
Hashstoria’s mission is to take care of the community that takes care of us. So our dispensary is a space for everyone.
Cannabis newbies, seasoned connoisseurs, and folks just looking for good energy – all are welcome. And only the best-of-the-best is on the menu.
Joe Rogan is clearly a fan. He repped a Hashstoria hoodie during the entire two-hour plus interview. Then he continued to rock it throughout the day at a comedy event later that evening in Austin, Texas.
And trust us, the internet noticed.
The Hashstoria Hoodie Hype: Beware of Phonies
That Hashstoria hoodie caught eyes.
Shortly after the Rogan and Raekwon episode dropped, the internet did what it always does—run wild. Dozens of knockoff websites popped up, selling fake Hashstoria hoodies. But Raekwon wants to set the record straight: there’s only one place to get the authentic hoodie. Everyone else is a bunch of phonies.
If you want the real deal? Head straight to Hashstoria’s online merch store: www.HSHGear.com.
Or stop by our shop at 799 Broad Street, Newark, NJ.
Don’t get caught slipping with the bootlegs.
From storytelling gems to celebrating the cannabis movement, this episode was a major moment for the culture.
With millions of listeners worldwide, Raekwon put Newark, Wu-Tang, and Hashstoria front and center.
And it sent a loud message to the weed game. Hashstoria is on the rise.
ABOUT HASHSTORIA
Hashstoria is your friendly, neighborhood weed shop. Our founders, cultural icons Raekwon the Chef, Charlamagne tha God, and civil rights advocate Bakari Sellers, believe cannabis is more than a product—it’s a lifestyle.
Our motto, “Life Above the Clouds,” reflects our mission to elevate your mind, body, and soul. At Hashstoria, you’ll find premium cannabis, expert guidance, and a welcoming vibe designed to help you escape the everyday grind. We are a place where everybody can come together, to be together, as one.
We’re committed to taking care of the community that takes care of us, from supporting local artists and hosting creative events to providing discounts for veterans and seniors. Whether you’re a first-timer or a connoisseur, Hashstoria is here to make your cannabis experience unforgettable.
