We smoked Lil’ Kim’s new hardcore strain to see if it really is an aphrodisiac
If you like to smoke before sexy time, the debut drop from Kim’s new brand Aphrodisiac lives up to its name – snag it here.
On Valentine’s Day, Lil’ Kim teased her new cannabis brand: Aphrodisiac to the World. Kim promised strains and products that live up to her arousing lyrics, such as:
“Roll some grass… and close your eyes, then imagine your tongue between my thighs.”
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These and other outspoken rhymes about Mary Jane helped Kim open up to the plant in the 1990s, when pop culture was still sending mixed messages about women loving cannabis. Her brave example broke clueless stereotypes that pretty girls don’t smoke weed.
And now she’s adding a new dimension to the weed game: strains aimed at couples looking to boost their libido.
Starting Saturday (June 4), Pineapple Express’ Hollywood Dispensary is the first and only place to get your hands on Kim’s gorgeous new buds. The brand new dispensary is owned by Kim’s music slash marijuana vet 2 Chainz, and dispensaries in Michigan, New Jersey and Kim’s native New York expect to be stocking shelves soon.
I get my hands on Kim’s ‘hardcore’ buds
I secured two early eighth bags of the new strain called “Hardcore” from Kim’s partner Carlos Dew, who helps market Aphrodisiac through his Superbad Inc. company. He told me that eighths (3.5 grams) of hardcore retails for $65.
Carlos said I was the first person outside of their warehouse to touch, smell and smoke their product. Kim said quality control is the company’s top priority as she spent over two years personally overseeing product development before handpicking Hardcore as its first strain of aphrodisiac.
Even before I opened the first hardcore pack, the sleek matte black packaging suggested a high-end product that will make you want to keep it as a keepsake. The Aphrodisiac logo is reminiscent of NYC legend Branson’s triangular weed bags, but is modernized with a QR code. Shoutout to Kim’s team for paying attention to the details of the legacy.
The packaging said buds were tested with 30% THC, 0.07% CBD, and 35% total cannabinoids, and as soon as I opened the bag, I was blown away by the thick white trichome crystals that covered each bud. It looked like the grass had been dipped in sugar. But the deep purple hue in the buds still fought its way to the surface.
The leaves were soft to the touch but sturdy enough to shred by hand without leaving a mess. I thought to myself, ‘This is too beautiful to put in a grinder, you have to get your hands dirty to fully appreciate these crystals.’ And that’s exactly what I did.
At first sight, smell and touch, you don’t have to smoke hardcore to know it’s the good stuff. That’s the stash you pull out when you’re trying to impress someone.
But what about intimate sessions with that special someone? Does it have the same side effects that looking at Kim’s album poster had when I was a little boy?
Did I feel aroused after smoking the first strain of aphrodisiac?
At first I thought Kim would give us gas. But it turns out she doesn’t sell snake oil. There’s no guarantee this gas will go straight to you or your partner’s snake, but much like Sweeties and Cake Crasher, I definitely felt perky than your average late-night blunt.
The rest of my evening passed like the silent storm hour on your local jazz station. The soft citrus and berry notes lingered on my nose and taste buds for the rest of the night. Unfortunately my partner was unconscious for the night (we have children). But hardcore also brings with it an uplifting mental high that will easily distract you from unfulfilled desires.
I retired to Kim’s hardcore for the remainder of my time, enjoying the NBA Finals and some late night snacks before ending the night. The arousing effect can best be compared to a glass of wine. Hardcore doesn’t make you hit the streets looking for something with a heartbeat. But it creates a perfectly relaxing vibe for you and a lover to intensify your connection.
The final verdict: Kim and the Aphrodisiac team have delivered a super-smooth flower for die-hard connoisseurs. This beauty feels fluffy and plump and comes apart easily and neatly, so you and your partner can focus on creating a different kind of mess.
Greetings to an early pioneer of the designer thanks
As a New Yorker, hip-hop fan and stoner, it was an honor to be the first to try Queen Bee’s highly anticipated new product.
Kim once boasted, “My girls rock Chanel and smoke crazy marijuana,” along with plenty of other raw rhymes that opened audiences up to the finer side of the plant.
Her debut album, also titled Hardcore, went double platinum (selling over 2 million units) and she has released a total of over 6 million albums worldwide. And their hard-core cannabis might be primed to move similar units someday.
“Trees I like ’em fine, straight up marijuan,” Kim rapped in the 1996 music video for “Time To Shine” from the back seat of a luxury car clad in designer fur and leather that combined cannabis, lust and luxury appeal in a way , as few other brands or influencers ever could.
“She’s going raw,” her partner Carlos told me in February as they began to build buzz for tomorrow’s big debut. “She’ll do it nasty!”
Four months later I have to agree with Carlos. Kim’s debut strain, Hardcore, is the real deal; A show-stopping flower hanging out of your VMA dress with a breast, worthy of the legacy of Kim’s rich.
If you’re anywhere near Hollywood’s Pineapple Express Dispensary this weekend, grab some and share your thoughts with Leafly.
Dan Reagan
Dan Reagan’s is a veteran journalist now based in Los Angeles. A Harlem native, he has been involved with culture and media for over a decade.
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