Kevin Cortez

Kevin Cortez is a freelance writer based out of Orlando, FL with an unhealthy obsession with pop culture and media. You can find him telling terrible jokes on his Twitter, @AOLNetscape.

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Comic Books and Cannabis Inspiration With Box Brown

Kevin Cortez – July 13, 2018

We talked to Box Brown, a New York Times best-selling graphic novelist, about how cannabis inspires his award-winning comic book career. Read more

Stoners, Tokers, and Stereotypes: A Decade of Weed on Screen

Kevin Cortez – August 10, 2018

Will we ever see an end to the stoner stereotype in movies & TV? We take a look at the progress the entertainment industry has made in the past 10 years. Read more

The White House and Spider-Man’s Anti-Weed Comic, Fastlane

Kevin Cortez – September 6, 2018

Anti-cannabis PSAs were all the rage in the 1990s, and Spider-Man was just another face of the movement. Check out Fastlane—the White House's anti-weed comic bonanza. Read more

Creativity and Cannabis With Collage Artist Dewey Saunders

Kevin Cortez – October 5, 2018

Does cannabis inspire creativity? Read how one artist uses cannabis throughout his artistic process to create imaginative art. Read more

Music and Cannabis With Hip-Hop Artist Chester Watson

Kevin Cortez – October 22, 2018

Chester talks to us about his upbringing and what inspired his unique sound. Read more about his story here. Read more

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Brothers, Jazz Cats, and Smokers: Music and Cannabis at Florida’s Foundation Records

Kevin Cortez – February 19, 2019

Take a look inside Foundation: one of Florida's unique vinyl shops run by two brothers with a passion for music and vintage threads. Read more

Kill Bill and Rav: Cult Podcast and Rap Duo on Cannabis and Hype

Kevin Cortez – January 31, 2019

We talked to duo Kill Bill and Rav about their beginnings in music, their transition into podcasts, and how cannabis has helped along the way. Read more

Talking Cannabis and Identity With Podcast Darlings Brujaja

Kevin Cortez – January 24, 2019

We talked to Brujaja about the complicated nature of identity and how cannabis plays a part in their experiences. Read more

Punk Band Dilly Dally Talks Cannabis, Self-Care, and Heaven

Kevin Cortez – January 9, 2019

We talked to punk band Dilly Dally about how cannabis has helped them in their journey to create their unique sound. Read more

Artistry, Freedom, and Cannabis With Philadelphia Rapper Lojii

Kevin Cortez – January 2, 2019

We caught up with lojii and talked about life, music, cannabis, and what inspires him on his artistic journey. Read more

Skating, Smoking, and Making Music With Zach Moldof

Kevin Cortez – November 29, 2018

Zach Moldof, or Zachg, does it all. We talked to him about creating art and music and how cannabis has inspired his journey along the way. Read more

Rising to the Top: Rap Artist Fat Tony on Crafting Tracks and Cannabis

Kevin Cortez – October 31, 2018

Rap artist Fat Tony talks about how he crafts his unique style of music and his thoughts on consuming cannabis. Read more