Snoop Dogg Honors Tupac and Ganja. Naturally Best 4/20 Party Ever!
Snoop Dogg's not done paying tribute to Tupac Shakur ... just check out this video we got of him vibin' to Pac's "So Many Tears" after his 4/20 concert.
Snoop's Mount Kushmore Wellness Retreat Tour rolled through L.A. Thursday night. The name and featured artists -- Wiz Khalifa, Cypress Hill, Method Man, Redman, and Lil Uzi Vert -- are dead giveaways ... there's a lotta weed, especially backstage.
Snoop inducted Tupac into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame a couple weeks ago, and the tribute continued on 4/20.
No bud left behind.
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'Hell's Kitchen' Star Died from Accidental Drug Overdose
Paulie Giganti -- a star on "Hell's Kitchen" who was found dead in his home Thursday -- accidentally OD'd ... TMZ has confirmed.
The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office tells us Giganti's body tested positive for drugs from a standard urine drug screen. The office wouldn't say which drug or drugs were found in the chef's body.
Law enforcement sources tell us cops got a call Thursday from a neighbor for a foul odor. When cops showed up, they found the door wide open and his body sprawled on the floor of his bedroom.
Giganti -- who famously feuded with Gordon Ramsay in season 16 -- was 36.
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Wiz Khalifa Spark My Kush While You Can!!
Wiz Khalifa's got perfect timing -- his Khalifa Kush is back just in time to salute his favorite holiday.
The rapper's indica-dominant hybrid strain is available only at RiverRock Cannabis in Denver, CO ... and the joint's director of operations, Rich Miller, tells us the store stocked up with 6 pounds of the rapper's popular kush.
A bunch of stoners lined up when the store opened Thursday morning to get their weed. It's expected to sell out FAST ... not just because it's 4/20 but because Wiz is scheduled for a concert at nearby Red Rocks Amphitheatre this weekend.
Getting Wiz kinda high will cost ya -- about $55 for an 1/8th, but you get a $10 discount if you're buying it for medicinal purposes.
Happy 4/20!!
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Cuba Gooding Sr. Dead at 72 ... Possible Overdose
Cuba Gooding Sr., a popular soul singer and father to the Oscar winner, was found dead Thursday in the San Fernando Valley ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us Cuba Gooding Jr.'s dad was slumped over in his silver Jaguar, parked on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills, CA. We're told the fire department responded to the scene at 12:58 PM PT and attempted CPR, but could not resuscitate him.
We're told police found empty booze containers in the car, and suspect he died from an overdose.
Cuba Sr. was the lead singer of the '70s soul group The Main Ingredient, which had a huge hit in 1972 with "Everybody Plays the Fool."
He and his wife, Shirley, had 4 children together -- including actors Cuba and Omar. They split up in 1974, but remarried in 1995.
Cuba was 72.
#RIP
MARCH 2014
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Snoop Dogg 'Grow House' Crew Smokes Up Hotel ... Sets Off Fire Alarm!
The cast of the upcoming Snoop Dogg movie, "Grow House," made themselves a little too much at home at the W Hotel in L.A. ... and got the fire dept. called on them.
Snoop's co-stars Xzibit, Lil Duval, and the writer/director, DJ Pooh, were doing interviews with Civilized at the hotel Monday when they decided to do what they do -- get high! Problem is ... smoke detectors are pretty good in hotels.
The W's staff looked pissed -- having to evacuate everybody and all. Everyone else though ... looked totally chill. Wonder why? Also not shocking ... "Grow House" comes out 4/20.
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Tampa Bay WR Josh Huff Cuts Deal In Gun Case ... Avoids Jail
Good news for Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Josh Huff -- he just struck a deal with prosecutors in his gun case and will stay out of jail .... if he keeps his nose clean.
As we previously reported, the 25-year-old ex-Oregon star was pulled over in NJ back in Nov. for speeding -- but during the stop, cops say they found an unloaded gun, hollow point bullets and weed.
He was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and was facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
But TMZ Sports has learned Huff accepted a conditional plea -- in which he essentially gets 6 months probation and, if he stays out of trouble, the charge will be wiped from his record.
If he screws up, Huff agrees to plead guilty and could face the maximum punishment.
Huff still has 2 charges pending -- DUI and tinted windows -- but his lawyer, Andrew Smith, tells us he's hopeful those will be dismissed.
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Jackie Warner Charged in Sleep Driving Case DUI, Hit & Run, Assault
Jackie Warner has been charged with assaulting a cop and DUI, but her lawyer says Jackie was "driving unconscious" so the charges are bogus.
We've learned the former Bravo star has been charged with felony assault on a police officer, misdemeanor DUI and misdemeanor hit and run.
The hit and run is based on Jackie clipping a cop car and then leaving the scene.
Cops tell us Jackie blew a .08 at the time of the incident. She says she had one martini earlier in the day and that's it.
Jackie has said she had taken an Ambien at home and the next thing she knew she was in the hospital under arrest. When she crashed her car she wasn't wearing pants.
Her lawyer, Shawn Holley, tells TMZ, "We have letters and reports from Jackie's doctors which prove a long history of insomnia and which strongly support our contention that Jackie was driving unconscious after taking Ambien, which had been prescribed to her."
Holley goes on, "I reached out to the D.A.'s Office weeks ago and was assured that deputies would review our reports before filing charges. We are extremely disappointed that the D.A.'s Office filed these charges without reviewing our evidence, as promised."
FEBRUARY 2017
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Prince's Death Search Warrants Reveal Pills Hidden Everywhere
Prince's death scene was riddled with pills strewn around his home ... this according to search warrants just released by Minnesota authorities.
According to new docs, law enforcement found Ziploc bags with pills as well as envelopes containing pills.
The docs bear out what TMZ has reported ... Prince's bodyguard was the person who went to a Walgreens pharmacy the day preceding the singer's death to fill prescriptions, including Percocet.
And, Prince used an alias -- Peter Bravestrong -- and cops found a suitcase with that name that contained pill bottles along with the lyrics for the song, "U Got the Look."
The main doctor who was treating Prince -- Dr. Michael Schulenberg -- admitted to a detective he had prescribed Prince Oxycodone the same day Prince OD'd on a jet -- 6 days before he died. The doctor put the Rx in Prince's bodyguard's name.
Prince would regularly get B12 injections before his concerts to feel better and they were set up through his managers.
And this is interesting ... Prince didn't use a cellphone ... apparently because he was once hacked and didn't trust it. His communications were through emails and landlines.
As we reported ... Prince died of an overdose of the powerful painkiller Fentanyl.
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Kendall Jenner Passes On the Joint At Coachella Pot After-Party
Kendall Jenner loves to party, but she'll pass on the dutchie ... at least that's what she did during a Coachella weed after-party this weekend.
Eyewitnesses tell us Kendall attended the "Weedmaps Oasis" marijuana party after Coachella closed its final curtain Saturday night, but did not take one puff of pot herself.
We're told Kendall arrived at around midnight with an entourage of 9 -- including Hailey Baldwin and A$AP Rocky, who was performing that night alongside Tyler the Creator, Action Bronson and others. And while nearly everyone around her indulged in bud, sources say Kendall made it clear she wouldn't be joining.
Instead, Kendall simply enjoyed herself -- dancing with friends, snapping selfies with guests, chatting up the crowd and snagging A$AP's yellow goggles off his head.
We're told she was totally pleasant, despite damn near everyone around toking up on products from Gen-X, West Coast Cure, Brass Knuckles, Nameless Genetics and FlavRX. Sources say the main product of choice was pre-rolled joints from said companies ... produced by Talent Resources.
It appears Kendall ain't a fan of the ganja -- in public, anyway -- even if her man A$AP is. We're told he was smoking ... a lot.
Good news is she wasn't alone in her abstinence ... Hailey Baldwin didn't smoke either. Still ... we're guessing they couldn't avoid a contact high.
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International Church of Cannabis Gets Psychedelic Makeover
Our father, who art in hemp-ven ...
When the first ever Church of Cannabis opens next week, it's gonna be one helluva trip, and that's based purely on the decor.
We got this peek inside the joint, and sure seems like they catering to a high congregation. It will be the first large gathering place in Denver where potheads can smoke and achieve spiritual goals ... without getting arrested.
Its exterior walls were painted by contemporary artist Kenny Scharf. Incredibly, it only took him a day and a half to finish. Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel did the trippy interior.
The ICoC is still raising funds ... they need a new boiler and want to install ramps and an elevator.
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Todd Marinovich: I Don't Want to Die from Drugs ... I Love My Kids
APRIL 2017
Ex-NFL quarterback Todd Marinovich says his naked drug arrest was a rude awakening about how out of control his substance abuse issues had gotten ... and now he's fighting to live for his kids.
The 47-year-old opened up to TMZ Sports about his life since his arrest back in August -- when cops found him naked in a stranger's backyard -- and how it was the rock bottom he needed to change his life.
"I've been running [from my addiction] for years and it definitely came a time, especially after the arrest, the humiliation that that brought, the self-loathing that I was feeling, where I was finally willing to do the things necessary to get better."
Todd says he's stopped counting the days he's been sober -- instead, he takes a day-by-day approach -- but says he's been getting treatment and he's in a MUCH better place.
"I have never been better," Todd says ... "I think it's a long time and a long journey getting to this point."
Todd's substance abuse issues are well-documented. He's struggled with addiction since he was a star QB at USC in the late '80s, early '90s and has been to rehab several times before.
So, what's different this time around? Todd says he's got two little kids who are motivating him to stay clean.
"I wanted to be the dad I always knew I could be ... My only regret is I wish I would've done it sooner."
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Danielle Bregoli Busted for Weed
14-year-old Danielle Bregoli is living the high life, which is why police just cited her for weed possession.
Sources connected with Danielle tell us she was at a friend's house Wednesday in Boynton Beach, Florida, hanging outside when her friend pulled out a joint. Danielle insists she was not indulging, but cops rolled by, saw the girls and made their move.
We're told cops asked the 2 girls if they were both smoking but neither would rat out the other, so the cops gave both citations.
We've reached out to the police dept. but so far no comment.
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International Church of Cannabis Praising the Most High Starting 4/20 Because ... Duh
Weed lovers/worshipers now have a church to call home, and naturally ... it's in Denver, and of course ... it's opening April 20.
Elevation Ministries -- a Colorado-based religious org -- announced the launch of the International Church of Cannabis, which will be a "spiritual home to adults who seek to become the best version of themselves" ... with bud.
Congregation members call themselves Elevationists, and their mission statement sounds right on point: deepening and accelerating one's spiritual journey of self-discovery. Again, with bud.
One more nug ... the chapel is 113 years old and was recently renovated with paintwork from Kenny Scharf -- who's featured at the Guggenheim. So, it's a classy joint, if you will.
2 Chainz is going to be in town that weekend, and we're told the church is hoping he comes to worship. Chances are high, we're thinking.
Let the choir sing ... Puff, puff, pass. Amen.
Rob Gronkowski BEER ATTACK ... On WWE 'SmackDown'
Rob Gronkowski got some pretty sweet BEER REVENGE on WWE superstar Jinder Mahal Tuesday night ... throwing some sudsy goodness right in Jinder's face during "SmackDown Live."
Steve Francis Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving
Ex-NBA superstar Steve Francis pled guilty to 1 count of driving while intoxicated stemming from a crazy Nov. 2016 arrest ... but he ain't going back to the slammer.
Francis appeared in a Houston courtroom Tuesday and pled guilty to the misdemeanor DWI charge. In exchange, he got 3 days in jail -- but the judge gave him credit for time served so he won't go back.
He was also fined $1,000 and his driver's license has been suspended for 1 year.
As we previously reported, Francis was initially pulled over in a black Chevy Tahoe for speeding -- but during the stop, the cop noticed he reeked of booze. Francis was also verbally abusive and allegedly vowed REVENGE on the arresting officers.
Cops say they found weed -- but that charge was dropped.
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Chief Keef Charged With DUI After Miami Weed Bust
Chief Keef has been charged with a DUI after cops pulled him over in a traffic stop-turned-drug bust this weekend.
According to the Miami Beach Police report ... Chief was booked Saturday for felony DUI after he failed a sobriety test when he and another vehicle were stopped for what appeared to be a weed transfer.
Police stopped Chief in his green Maclaren, as well as a vehicle behind him, when a guy in Chief's passenger seat got out and handed off some bud.
Officers searched and found more weed and other substances in the trailing car and charged 4 others with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. At least 1 of the guys had a couple warrants for his arrest in NJ related to drug charges and robbery.
As for Chief ... cops say he had bloodshot eyes and dry mouth before a drug expert showed up on the scene. Chief reportedly told them "It's okay. When you find weed in my urine I'll just get my attorney to get my marijuana card."
Cops also found a cup full of "sizzurp" ... the codeine-laced drink Lil Wayne's always rapping about.
Unclear whether Chief's still in jail as of Sunday.