Your local weed store is going strong with these new gummies.
Cannabis stores in New York stock shelves with Mike Tyson-branded edibles shaped like ears with bite marks, reminiscent of the heavyweight showdown between Iron Mike and Evander Holyfield. is.
The 57-year-old Brooklyn native is preparing for his return fight against Jake Paul in July. his tyson 2.0 The company is launching a brand called Mike Bites and is planning an in-store promotional campaign, including an event in Times Square next month, a spokesperson told the Post.
But the gummies have already appeared at pharmacies: Strain Stars in Farmingdale, Housing Works in Greenwich Village, Grow Together in Brooklyn, Flinstoned in Syracuse, and Stage One in Rensselaer.
“Growing up in Brooklyn, I never imagined a time would come when marijuana could be legally used to enhance mental and physical well-being,” Tyson said in a statement.
“Yet we are seeing incredible progress here.”
“New York, there is still room for improvement in expanding access to this plant-based wellness experience. But together, we prioritize safety, quality, and taste to ensure an unparalleled experience.” We are confident that we can create a new standard of excellence.”
The former champion famously bit Holyfield’s ear during their WBA title fight victory on July 28, 1997, for which he was disqualified.
Not everyone in the cannabis industry is enthusiastic about Tyson’s promotion of THC-infused products, and he was convicted of raping Miss Black America contestant Desiree Washington in Indiana in 1992 and accused of spousal abuse. It points to Tyson’s criminal history, which includes accusations of.
He was also briefly jailed in Maryland for assaulting two drivers after a fender violation.
“They’re glorifying this convicted rapist and wife beater as a role model. We should use better role models,” said Stu, a spokesperson for The Travel Agency, a cannabis dispensary in Union Square.・Mr. Zakim said.
There are 90 licensed cannabis dispensaries in the Empire State, 39 of which are located in New York City’s five boroughs.
But city officials estimate that up to 2,000 stores in the Big Apple are selling marijuana illegally.
