Episode 164: He Was There When Nas Recorded Illmatic… And Ran NYC’s Weed Game | Old Man Dave

This week, JP sits down with Old Man Dave, one of the true OGs of New York City cannabis culture.

Now in his 80s, Dave has lived a life most people only hear about in stories. From moving weight during the golden era of NYC cannabis to navigating the ups and downs that came with it, Dave has seen it all.

Through multiple chapters of life, relationships, business ventures, and run-ins with the law, Dave remained connected to the culture that helped shape New York.

🎵 With deep ties to the music industry, Dave was a regular around the legendary D&D Studios, rubbing shoulders with icons like DJ Premier and witnessing history firsthand. He even found himself in the studio while Nas was recording Illmatic, one of the most influential hip-hop albums of all time.

💨 In this episode we get into:

Growing up in New York City
The early cannabis scene before legalization
Moving serious weight during the underground era
Celebrity clientele and music industry connections
D&D Studios and witnessing the creation of Illmatic
Lessons learned from a lifetime of wins and losses
Why preserving these stories matters

🧠 This episode is bigger than cannabis. It’s about documenting history before it’s gone. The stories, experiences, and lessons from the generation that helped build the culture deserve to be heard.

This one’s for the OGs.

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Y’all know what time it is…
Roll ’em fat, torch your rigs, pack your bongs, bag up some work, water your plants — do what you gotta do… because we’re about to take this journey with Old Man Dave!

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JP

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