Branson Unplugged: New York's Weed Godfather Speaks

Immortalized in classic hip hop tracks, Branson is a cannabis OG and staple of Harlem culture. In this exclusive interview, he shares the story of his success as community leader, entrepreneur, and impresario, plus adventures with icons like The Notorious B.I.G. along the way.
Even though he’s based his entire career on discretion, everyone knows the name Branson. The cannabis OG is on another level of entrepreneurship; not only is he responsible for supplying top-quality flower to all the major East Coast rappers and emcees since the 1990s, but he’s also become a staple of Harlem culture by dedicating himself to the community. Catching up with Branson in Harlem’s Sugar Hill neighborhood, where the legend admits his roots are deep “since 1963,” he continuously reminisces with Team Honeysuckle, but stops just as often to chat with local business owners, community leaders, and fellow longtime residents. His phone rings constantly too - because who doesn’t need advice from such a pioneer?

[@dollamanhomie]

The man, the myth, the legend

[@jaysonbrown5977]

Glad he still alive & speaking heard mad stories from my uncle’s & cousins solid respectable OG 💙💪🏾🔥💯

[@laquanmercer8343]

This brother has served biggie,Redman, method man,snoop,nore,and the whole rap industry in NYC in the 90s.salute to Burner for the cookies collaboration 🔥🔥🔥

[@deeg4n000]

Redman back in the day had his name ringing out.

[@Moe718]

I missed this wave..I was like 5-6 years old 😂

[@jasonbrooks4115]

19 joints 5 dollar bag .😂that's sum crazy shit

[@Frequenceez.]

Get my weed from Branson 'cause his sack's bigger. - Redman

[@grindtimeslicko]

🔥🔥🔥💯

[@mikegriffin104]

19 joints out of a 5 dollar bag, WTF REALLY

[@jayrockz7434]

I wish I would have smoke his bud

[@abstuct1015]

kronic

[@l-hh]

🤘

[@abstuct1015]

B’s kronic

[@saltwaterguam8549]

Documentary was ass , we’re the weed at though tf