Such a great time, definitely one in the books. Flyers were being passed out and Snoop Dogg and Wiz were gonna be in Dallas the next couple of weeks.
"Yep." says Ivan. "We're going to that." "And we're gonna have a hella good time."
Most of everyone knows this, but Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa are both extremely popular rap artists. Known mostly for their music, but secondly for their love of marijuana.
Wiz Khalifa is kinda this generation's Snoop Dogg, as Snoop was mostly popular in the late 90's and early 2000's, but he's still considered cool today nonetheless.
Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Cali are a couple states that I can think of right now that legalize recreational marijuana. And there's quite a bit of states now that allow medical marijuana., but only medical I believe.
But all of that doesn't matter, because I live in Texas. And they are not playing when they say "don't mess with Texas."
Arizona, Florida, Texas, Idaho, Virginia, and obviously much more states will throw huge fines and jail sentences at you if you're caught with certain amounts of the drug. You're definitely done for if you're a dealer caught selling. Not sure, but depending on the amount of marijuana caught in ounces, hundreds and thousands of dollars would have to be paid in fines. But I'm not full of information on that and wouldn't 100% know.
"So how do people even get blunts and joints into these concerts? Isn't there pretty big security checks?" I asked Ivan.
"Nah dude, these people don't really give a shit to be honest."
It was crazy. Before we reached the Pavilion, we stopped at the gas station so our other friend, Levi, could get a couple of beers. At the 7-eleven we immediately saw a guy get pulled over for what seemed drugs. But obviously we didn't know. His vehicle was getting searched though, so that's a pretty clear assumption.
Either way it's a 100% correct that if you have drugs(I'm specifically talking Marijuana) in your vehicle along with a pipe, bong, or whatever. There will be some sort of trouble. It's against the law in Texas.
Ivan, Levi, and I got to the Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas where the Snoop Dogg and Wiz concert was taking place.
I've been to many concerts before, including Mike Stud, Futuristic, Blink 182, Netsky, and much more. But for some reason, when going to a Snoop Dogg and Wiz concert the first thing that pops into everyone's mind is: There will be drugs. There will be Mary Jane.
Getting in and security wasn't a big deal at all. They didn't even pat us down or check pockets, or anything. Just gave them our tickets, took our phones, wallets, and etc. out of our pockets, then got it back after we got passed their body screen check thingy for metal items or weapons.
"Haha bro chillllll, this is a concert not a airport."
After we got in, walked around for a while then found a good spot for the show.
Soon it started getting dark, and the show started with rappers Kevin Gates, Casey Veggies, and more before Snoop and Wiz started.
We were in the middle of the crowd. Not in the back, not in the front. DEAD CENTER.
You could smell weed EVERYWHERE. But it's what I expected. What everyone expected.
I mean everyone was getting drunk too.
I was just surprised security wasn't anywhere around. Just those people who bring water and beer around and charge a way too high price.
Finally Wiz and Snoop came on.
And one thing I do remember Snoop saying on the mic:
Snoop: "How many of you are high tonight?"
Everyone yelling: "Whoooooooo! Yeahhhhhh!"
Snoop: "How many of you are going to keep getting high with me tonight?"
Everyone yelling: "Whooooooo!" Yeahhhhh!"
Snoop: How many of you are going to fuck up this security if they try to stop us from getting high?"
Everyone yelling: "WHOOOOO!" "YEAHHHHH!"
Snoop and Wiz both then started smoking a blunt and going off with their music.
But the purpose of this post isn't the experience or what happened, I just find it interesting how musicians and rappers are able to get away with this and "allow" the crowd to smoke weed when it's illegal. When the organization and cops obviously know it's marijuana.
Like sure when on camera and on stage, there is no "proof" that they're smoking weed, like they could simply say that it is tobacco or whatever, but the smell is enough evidence, but not enough for anyone to get searched?
There's enough stories seen and heard about people simply minding their own business in their vehicle blowing out puffs of smoke. Which could of course be a cigarette, a vape, or whatever. Even though it's obviously weed, and the smoke is enough for the cop to say: "Ohhhhhh shitttttt! Suspicious activity! Imma go over there and see what's going on! Lemme bust a boy!"
All because smoke was seen.
Ok but here we go with all the comments,
- Not enough evidence they're smoking weed on stage
- Snoop has some kind of permit and can do it anyway
- Cops have much more things to worry about besides people smoking
Haha listen, everyone KNOWS that Wiz and Snoop will be smoking weed on stage regardless of anything. Cops and security KNOW that there will be people bringing blunts and joints to the concert.
So what you can only get caught if the marijuana is seen? Right? That's what the rule seems to be here in this situation.
Soooo what's up with the "random" and "suspicious" activity pull-overs from cops? All they saw was smoke?
Just like they're seeing it at the concert but not doing anything about it.
So my question is, if so much effort is being put into stopping people from illegal drugs in Texas and the law being so strict, then how come no effort is being put into stopping people from doing the same freaking thing, except for in a more PUBLIC environment.
Perhaps it's a number thing. An ARMY. Maybe the cops are afraid of violence and don't want war with stoners. Maybe all people who like weed should starting traveling in packs lol.
In my conclusion, some sort of double standard towards celebrities MUST be the answer right? I mean it's obviously not worth a cops time arresting Snoop, Wiz, Danny Brown, Dr. Dre, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and pretty much 90% of rappers, simply because they're extremely wealthy and have great lawyers. On top of that, police departments, I'm assuming, don't want all the media and attention regarding a Snoop Dogg arrest. But that's an assumption.
It's really no big deal or harm at all, but I just find it kinda funny how laws and consequences can be twisted and changed around all depending on who you are, how famous you are, and how much money you make.
Maybe this double standard is something I'll have to look deeper into, but for now I still don't understand at all.
So you can't be caught smoking weed or having it at all because it's against the law, but at a concert it's pretty much ok because 95% of the time, security WILL NOT check you.....OF COURSE this definitely depends on what concert you're going to, which makes this double standard even more crazy! Cause I doubt anyone is bringing weed to a Carly Rae Jepsen Concert, and if they did, probably more of a chance getting busted.
Just an interesting thought I wanted to share, sometimes it's good to talk about things you have no clue about. It brings suggestions, ideas, and curiosity into play.
I just need more info from someone who knows.
But anyway, thanks for reading.
Cheyenne Fuller
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