“It’s nice to watch it being accepted, knowing you were right all the time about it...” Willie Nelson did end up being right about marijuana. Some version of weed (either medical marijuana or CBD oil) is legal in 47 states, which is very different from when Nelson started his advocacy. Nelson certainly isn’t alone, however, with some of the world’s most successful people, from celebrities to politicians to billionaires, either admitting to use or advocating for marijuana legalization.
This “herb” has helped famous people grapple with common health issues, from fibromyalgia to arthritis to cramps. For example, actress Whoopi Goldberg has been using it to help with cramps for decades. On the other hand, artists like Paul McCartney have used it as creative inspiration. Still others, like Bill Gates, have not publicly opened up on using cannabis, but have invested in the new, developing industry of legal weed. These are some of the most successful people in the public eye who have admitted to using “the devil’s cabbage.”
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