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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tby Ahsan Washington <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n April 21, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The expanding legalization of cannabis in the United States has led more Black celebrities to both promote the culture and create equity by investing in the industry<\/a>. These figures are using their influence and capital to reshape a multibillion-dollar market through venture capital and premium cannabis brands, which were historically built on communities affected disproportionately by prohibition.<\/p>\n Shawn \u201cJay-Z\u201d Carter achieved major advancements in the cannabis industry through a strategic investment approach that includes both brand ownership and venture capital. In 2020, he introduced\u00a0Monogram<\/a>\u00a0as a luxury cannabis brand and became a leader at\u00a0Casa Verde Capital<\/a>, which manages large investment funds for cannabis startups. Carter invests in both California and national cannabis markets to expand minority participation. He began his cannabis industry career by advocating for racial equality in the War on Drugs, helping establish pathways for business ownership that generate wealth across generations.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n1. Jay-Z \u2013 Monogram and Casa Verde Capital<\/h3>\n