Javier Hasse
36 posts
Javier Hasse is a cannabis, hemp, CBD and psychedelics-focused reporter, currently serving as head of content for Benzinga and CEO of Spanish-language news site El Planteo, a company he co-founded. His book, “Start Your Own Cannabis Business,” was published by Entrepreneur Media in 2018 and hit the #1 Best-Seller spot on Amazon.
He is also a Senior Contributor on Forbes, and a member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council and Entrepreneur Media’s Entrepreneur Leadership Network VIP.
As an award-winning reporter and editor, Javier’s had more than 5,000 unique articles in multiple languages published across numerous mass media outlets including CNN, Forbes, MSN, Chicago Tribune, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Entrepreneur Magazine, MarketWatch, Rolling Stone, Houston Chronicle, The Street, Nasdaq, Morningstar, Playboy, Benzinga, MERRY JANE, High Times and many others.
He was recently named in the High Times 100 list of most influential people in the cannabis space.
Beyond cannabis, Javier is a published photographer and Billboard-charting rapper, featured on hip-hop albums that also included Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA and Inspectah Deck, Twista, Lil Windex, Riff Raff, Cyhi The Prynce, Yung Bleu, DJ Whoo Kid, Jonathan Hay, and others.
Hip Hop OG Twista Talks Weed: ‘The Best Joint I Ever Smoked Was…”
We caught up with rap legend Twista to talk about music, weed, and the best joint he's ever smoked.
May 11, 2018
Dear Media: Please Stop It With The Weed Puns Already!
We get it: cannabis is fun to talk about. But we need to talk—and write—about it with the respect it deserves. Let's cool it with the weed puns, shall we?
April 26, 2018
Dropping KXNG Crooked And Jonathan Hay’s New Track
KXNG Crooked and Jonathan Hay’s new track pays tribute to the legendary Big Daddy Kane.
April 12, 2018
Selling Music Through Cannabis—And An Exclusive ‘Kokane’ Video Debut
Kokane's new music video perfectly blends two of our favorite things: music and weed.
March 22, 2018
NBA Star John Salley Explains How Cannabis Fits Into A Healthy Life
John Salley talks wellness, veganism and, of course, cannabis.
March 15, 2018
U.S. Pro Sports League Finally Accepts CBD Products
One sports league is recognizing the potential of CBD.
January 26, 2018
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox On Why Cannabis Prohibition Is A Failure
High Times recently had the fortune, privilege and honor of interviewing Mexico’s former President Vicente Fox, a man…
January 19, 2018
5 Tips to Start a Successful (and Legal) Grow Operation
You’ve probably heard this many times before: being in the cannabis business right now is mostly about compliance.…
September 14, 2017
How Public Relations Firms Are Capitalizing On The Marijuana Green Rush
It’s not unusual to hear people say public relations firms have no real purpose. “They charge me to…
September 8, 2017
These Compostable Cannabis-Infused Coffee Pods Are All About Social Impact
If you Google (or, even better, search within High Times’ site) “weed coffee” or “cannabis coffee,” you’ll come…
September 6, 2017