Celebrities who are becoming entrepreneurs? There are a lot of them nowadays. More and more famous personalities are engaging in ventures where they are skilled and passionate. One of these ventures is the CBD business. Since there are various opportunities when it comes to the CBD industry, some celebrities take the chance to not only use the products but also share the wonders of CBD with other people. Not only that, but they can also create amazing income from the industry. Some of them not only turned investors or entrepreneurs in the CBD business, but they also became advocates of the industry.

 

World’s Famous Celebrities who Engaged in CBD Business

The following are some of the most popular celebrities who decided to enter the CBD business.

 

#1 John Legend

One of the world’s most famous singers, John Legend, is known to be a “believer in the benefits of CBD”. He was actually a legend who also gave focus and interest in CBD by investing in the CBD business, in a company called PlusCBD. Aside from being an investor John Legend also plays as an advocate for the business’ range of products, particularly the edible gummies.

 

#2 Mike Tyson

Who can ever forget the former Heavyweight Champion of the World, Mike Tyson? He was also known for the years of transformation he has undergone. Aside from his boxing career, he also focused on his business venture, Tyson Ranch, which offers various kinds of CBD-enhanced beverages known as Dwiink. This beverage is infused with 10mg of CBD per bottle.

 

#3 Paul Pierce

Boston Celtics’ legend Paul Pierce also turned his attention to the CBD industry some years after his retirement. People may remember that he suffered a terrible stabbing incident that has caused him to have PTSD and chronic pain for years. In search of an alternative, he decided to launch a business for his own CBD brand. This aids other individuals to find additional solutions for medical conditions such as pain relief, trauma, and sleep problems.

 

#4 Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg is an Academy Award-winning actress who launched her CBD line known as "Whoopi & Maya”. This CBD line boasts products such as Rubs, Soaks, and Tinctures.

 

#5  Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson is a pot smoker and a well-known singer-songwriter who decided to enter the industry in 2015. He stated, "I’ve bought a lot of pot in my life, and now I’m selling it back”. This is also his main reason why he started his own business known as Willie's Remedy. Willy Nelson's brand offers products including CBD coffees, teas, balms, and tinctures.

 

#6 Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne is the founder of a lifestyle brand known as Hybrid Filthy Fangs. She partnered with a cannabis brand, Glass House Group for a CBD products line named as Forbidden Flower. Thorne has become a well-known supporter of CBD products because it helps in the improvement of her anxiety.

 

#7 Ricky Williams

A famous NFL player, Ricky Williams is a former Heisman Trophy winner. He was also known as a weed user. He chose to utilize a holistic way for relaxation and healing. That is the reason why he started a cannabis company that also offers various cannabis products as a herbal approach to everyday health and wellness.

 

#8 Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart is a famous celebrity who lives and works by inspiring others with her amazing lifestyle advice. As her added venture, she decided to team up with a Canadian-based cannabis company known as Canopy Growth Corporations. She serves as an advisor to the company while working as a businesswoman and TV personality. She assists in "exploring the effectiveness of CBD and other cannabinoids as they improve the lives of both humans and animals," as per a published press release from Canopy Growth Corporations.

 

#9 Montel Williams

Montel Williams is a popular TV host personality who chose to turn to cannabis after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). It helps to alleviate stiffness, pain, and other symptoms of the disease. Today, Williams has partnered with brands such as Cura Cannabis and Lenitiv Labs, which produce Montel's personal range of CBD products.

 

#10 Jay-Z

The famous rapper, Jay-Z, also entered the cannabis industry as a chief brand strategist. An article published by Guardian.com, it mentioned that Jay-Z focused on outreach and the creative direction of the business. A part of the article stated:

“The rapper, whose formal title with Caliva will be chief brand strategist, will also further his social justice efforts by increasing job training for former prisoners as well as fostering quality and fairness in the development of the legal marijuana industry, the company said in a statement.”

The rapper stressed that he wanted to create something amazing while enjoying the process of doing good for people.

 

#11 Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian, one of the famous Kardashians, also entered a business venture when she joined the CBD industry. She launched a CBD serum, specifically aimed to be used with people’s skincare regime. Of course, as part of an effective advertisement,  she tested and experienced the product first.

 

#12 Rob Gronkowski

Rob Gronkowski is a former All-Pro tight end for the famous New England Patriots. He mentioned that CBD helped him with pain management when it comes to chronic injuries he acquired during his NFL career. He teamed up with CBDMEDIC, where his roles include being an investor and spokesperson.

 

#13 Tommy Chong

Tommy Chong appeared in several stoner movies and was known to be a weed icon of the 1970s. He chose to initially sell THC products, but recently joined Diamond CBD to sell cannabidiol items. Chong mentioned that Diamond CBD is the top-notch cannabidiol supplier in the industry and that he was glad to align his brand with other cannabis business names offering premium quality products. His business line also offers products such as oils, edibles, pens, and vapes.

 

#14 Gwyneth Paltrow

One of the most famous actresses who are also into fashion and lifestyle is Gwyneth Paltrow. She owns a lifestyle company, Goop, a business involved with fashion and health brands. Recently, the company also got involved and promoted CBD in the market. In early 2019, she launched a brand called Fleur Marche, which mainly consists of tinctures, edibles, lotions, oils and skincare products.

 

#15  Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as the hip-hop artist Drake, also ventured into the cannabis industry. He partnered with Canadian well-known cannabis giant Canopy Growth to launch the More Life Growth Company cannabis producer located in Graham's hometown of Toronto.

A part of the article of CNN Business mentioned:

 

“Drake's arrangement with Canopy Growth does stand apart from most of the celebrity cannabis deals, which are largely endorsements, minority investments or advisory roles. According to Cassels, a law firm that represents Canopy, Drake is the majority owner of a company that has a license from Health Canada, which oversees the nation's regulated cannabis market.”

 

Drake is actually a big name and it was expected that he will drive their brands to success moving forward.

 

 

Final Thoughts

 

It is interesting to learn that more and more celebrities are joining ventures when it comes to the CBD industry. Aside from fashion, acting, lifestyle, and other usual recreations, entering a business like the CBD industry is a smart decision.

The CBD industry is rapidly expanding, and more and more opportunities are unleashing. It is hoped and expected that celebrities engaged in the CBD market will generate high-quality products and will promote the benefits of CBD, for the overall and continuous success of the industry.