Wu-Tang member Raekwon faces legal troubles after a court ordered his cannabis business, HashStoria, to shut down. A judge sided with landlord BMHC LLC and forced the Newark dispensary to close its doors permanently. The property remains vacant following the ruling against the rapper's commercial venture. Raekwon maintains that the landlord deceived his business partners during lease negotiations. HashStoria opened its doors in 2024 before encountering these financial disputes.
Raekwon claims his team was deceived during negotiations with the property management company. HashStoria representatives argued they had an agreement to pause rent payments during building renovations and city permit delays. The business also faced competition from an illegal dispensary operating next door that attracted frequent police raids. Staff marketed HashStoria as a legitimate Black-operated enterprise while competitors operated without proper licensing. The illegal business created branding challenges for Raekwon's legitimate operation.
The closed dispensary continues paying employees using accumulated vacation time while legal proceedings advance. BMHC reportedly seeks new tenants for the disputed location. Raekwon maintains his musical career by collaborating with Nas, Griselda members, and Wu-Tang Clan on upcoming recording projects. The rapper released Emperor's New Clothes during this legal battle. Court documents reveal the full extent of the rental disagreement between the two parties.
Raekwon claims his team was deceived during negotiations with the property management company. HashStoria representatives argued they had an agreement to pause rent payments during building renovations and city permit delays. The business also faced competition from an illegal dispensary operating next door that attracted frequent police raids. Staff marketed HashStoria as a legitimate Black-operated enterprise while competitors operated without proper licensing. The illegal business created branding challenges for Raekwon's legitimate operation.
The closed dispensary continues paying employees using accumulated vacation time while legal proceedings advance. BMHC reportedly seeks new tenants for the disputed location. Raekwon maintains his musical career by collaborating with Nas, Griselda members, and Wu-Tang Clan on upcoming recording projects. The rapper released Emperor's New Clothes during this legal battle. Court documents reveal the full extent of the rental disagreement between the two parties.
