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Cannabis Brand Viola Names T.I. Social Justice and Reform Ambassador

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Viola, a nationwide leader in premium-quality cannabis products, announced Tip “T.I.” Harris as the company’s Social Justice and Reform Ambassador.

The brand is founded by NBA veteran Al Harrington and is dedicated to producing ultra-premium products rooted in purpose with extensive social equity work done through its recently launched charity, Viola Cares. Tip meets the mission by bringing in decades of community advocacy supporting Black and other minority communities in need into his new senior advisory role at Viola.

T.I. will direct the community impact strategy for the brand and will lead initiatives that will make the cannabis industry more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

“I have the utmost respect for Al and all the work he has done with Viola to increase minority representation in cannabis and help Black and brown communities who have fallen victim to the War on Drugs,” says T.I. Harris. “Together we will expand social justice reform by providing tangible resources for disenfranchised communities and opportunities to build economic autonomy within the cannabis industry.”

“As we continue to increase our social imprint within the cannabis industry, I am honored to welcome my brother T.I. into the Viola family,” says Al Harrington, CEO and founder of Viola. “His work helping communities of color over the years directly aligns with Viola’s core values as we look to meet the needs of underserved communities by fostering new opportunities for people that look like us.”

For more information on Viola, please visit: https://violabrands.com/

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T.I. Partners W/ Former NBA Superstar Al Harrington’s Viola For 4/20

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Grammy-winning rapper T.I. is celebrating 4/20 in style. The King of the South has teamed up with former NBA star Al Harrington and his popular cannabis-inspired Viola brand for a capsule collection launch.

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According to Viola, T.I. and his AKOO Clothing have a 420 capsule collection launching today. The Smoke Day celebration will help give back to communities impacted by the global coronavirus situation.

Partnering with the non-profit organization, Root and Rebound, a portion of sales proceeds will be donated to the organization’s COVID-19 Relief effort. The capsule launch features exclusive Viola x AKOO branded T-shirt options, inspired by the culture of cannabis and available for purchase on AKOO.com with a sales link on Violabrands.com. Each knit is made up of a soft hand cotton poly jersey fabrication with a better-quality finish. Both pieces featuring a solid body with a rib collar neck construction, double needle stitch detailing, a standard fit with a straight hem, and a front chest screen printed graphic design for an on-trend streetwear look paying homage to the cannabis culture.  (Viola)

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Harrington has confirmed the massive power move. Al released a statement explaining why it made sense to team up with Tip.

“With 4/20 being such an important part of the cannabis lifestyle, I wanted this collaboration to be meaningful – really speaking to the purpose, mission and culture behind the Viola brand, says Al Harrington, Founder of Viola. “T.I. is a long-time friend, successful entrepreneur and Viola supporter, so this collaboration was a natural fit.” (Statement)

Wait, There’s More

Along with the collection launch, Tip is going to virtually connect with Viola supporters. T.I. is slated to appear on the brand’s daily Instagram Live series later in the day.

In addition to the capsule release, Al Harrington & T.I. will participate in AllDefCon420 – a digital experience that’s 100% online to celebrate 4/20. It’s an opportunity to LEARN from cannabis industry professionals, NETWORK with like-minded people, and CONNECT with cannabis lovers from all over the world. Fans will also be able to catch T.I. on Viola’s 420 IG Daily Live hosted by Al on Monday at 4:20 PM PST. (Viola)

Before You Go

The King of the South has also confirmed the partnership. The Atlanta native also promised bigger things to come in the near future.

“I’m a huge supporter of Al and the work he’s done with Viola and the larger community,” says Rapper and AKOO Founder T.I. “As another African American entrepreneur, it’s an honor to be working alongside such a legendary figure in the cannabis space and this is only the beginning. There’s so much more to come.”

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Viola Announces Viola Cares in Tandem with Root and Rebound Non-Profit

Viola, a leading premium quality cannabis company founded by NBA veteran Al Harrington, has announced Viola Cares, the company’s official social equity initiative.

The goal of Viola Cares is to result in more than 10,000 jobs, hundreds of new business and expand the industry diversity by increasing representation, facilitating community building and providing employment opportunities.

The first effort within Viola Cares is Root & Rebound, the home of lawyers and advocates that will restore power and resources to communities that were impacted by mass incarceration due to the War on Drugs. The work will aim toward greater racial and economic equity, justice, collective liberation, and intergenerational healing. 

From Root & Rebound will be the first-of-its-kind toolkit to assist those with cannabis convictions called A New Leaf: A ‘How-To Guide’ for Successful Reentry After A Cannabis Conviction.

“At Viola, we live and breathe the belief that a cannabis conviction should never be considered a life sentence,” said Al Harrington, Founder, Viola. “In joining forces with Root and Rebound, we will look to help those communities of color who have historically been the victims of cannabis-related incarceration and who have fallen on hard times, and turn those struggles into opportunities for success within this rapidly growing industry.”    

“We’re honored to be working side-by-side with Viola on such an important initiative–one that positively impacts thousands who have been unfairly stigmatized by their prior cannabis-related incarceration,” Katherine Katcher, Founder and Executive Director of Root and Rebound. “Together we’re changing that conversation, leveling the playing field for minorities and creating opportunities for those deserving of a second chance.”

More information can be received at violabrands.com

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