Marijuana

Preceding a track that endorses a healthy lifestyle and the second to last track in Act II: A Stronger Trip, “Marijuana” finds Kid Cudi glorifying smoking weed whilst acknowledging the state of dependence that often accompanies chronic use; should you depend on it in order to remain emotionally balanced.

There’s a possibility that Cudi sampled “Maggot Brain” by Funkadelic whilst creating this single.

Mentioning that “Marijuana” “always had his back” nearing the song’s conclusion; this could possibly be construed as Cudi regarding the calculated, defensive mindset smoking weed puts him or other smokers in.

The song itself is four minutes and twenty seconds long; referencing a time, date and number long associated with weed culture.

Directed by Shia LaBeouf, the official video remained hidden on Kid Cudi’s official YouTube channel for close to a decade; made visible only after the release of Passion Pain & Demon Slayin’ and the progression of cannabis regarded legislation in the United States.