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NBA Legend Shawn Kemp To Open Seattle’s First Black Owned Cannabis Store
NBA legend Shawn Kemp is set to open a cannabis dispensary in Seattle.

NBA legend Shawn Kemp is set to open a cannabis dispensary, according to a news release.
Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis
The dispensary “Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis” located at 3035 1st Ave. in Seattle opens Friday, Oct. 30.
Kemp will be joined by Hall of Famer Gary Payton for a ribbon-cutting ceremony beginning at 12:45 p.m. The shop will officially open its doors to the public at 1 p.m.
“I’m looking forward to welcoming Sonics fans on a regular basis, starting with opening day,” Kemp said.
Making history
The six-time All Star is also making history. His store will be one of the few cannabis shops in the Seattle metro area and all of Washington to have Black ownership.
Historically, Black people have been underrepresented in the legal cannabis industry.
“I hope that Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis will be an inspiration for people to get involved with the legal cannabis industry, especially people of color,” Kemp said.
Kemp is a novice in the cannabis industry but he will be partnering with industry veterans Matt Schoeleina and Ramsey Hamide, two of the co-founders of Main Street Marijuana, for his cannabis venture. Main Street Marijuana has been a top cannabis retailer in Washington since its inception in 2014.
“My name is on this company and I have worked hard to bring Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis to fruition,” Kemp said.
“I want to provide nothing short of the best selection, customer experience and prices in Seattle. I have incredible partners in Matt Schoenlein and Ramsey Hamide to make sure we deliver on that promise to our customers, who are our top priority.”
Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
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