![]() With the Texas Smoke Break, Gas Gods continue their mission to challenge the perception of what it means to be a cannabis consumer. One video spoke about the importance of equity programs that have been implemented with states that have legalized marijuana and if the idea of true equity is myth or fact. In between performances there were documentary style videos speaking about the rise of the brand and issues facing legalization. However, the Texas Smoke Break wasn’t just about entertainment. With more performances from Lil Keke, Monaleo, The Hardy Boys, Jillyanais, and a set from DJ Drama where he brought out his own group of artists there was more than enough entertainment for concert goers. “I just kept seeing so many women on there and got inspired.” “I was in quarantine looking at TikTok,” as he reminisced and laughed while introducing his duet with Beatking, Thick. DJ Choose showed his skills in production and rapping as he went through a string of hits propelled by social media. Slim Thug and his DJ Got Damn Sam ran through his classics and then brought out Le$ perform BHO Sessions of his latest release, BIGslim. Martina Marie and Stunna Bam led a roster of 1501 Certified through a series of mixtape hits while OTB Fastlane gave fans a taste of his growing catalog of music. The vibe was set by the varying performances. I got on a plane after almost three years to come out here and vibe with y’all” “Someone can open that why I come and vibe with y’all. “This is my first time out of town in like three years,” laughed Dom Kennedy as he set a bottle of champagne on the DJ booth. The same could be said for some of the artists. For many fans it was one of the first major concerts they have been to in the last two years. While last year’s event was spread out across the lawn of White Oak to provide extra COVID protections, this year’s relaxed protocols brought the concert indoors. This year they returned with the second annual edition of the concert with 2 Chainz, Dom Kennedy, DJ Drama, Monaleo, DJ Chose, Le$, OTB Fastlane, OG Ron C, The ChopStars, and more. Gas Gods, a luxury brand dedicated to educating people on all thing cannabis, put on the concert last year with Larry June, Bun B, Slim Thug, Le$, Big Jade, Polyester The Saint, Maxo Kream, Devin the Dude, DJ Mr. Saturday marked the second annual Texas Smoke Break powered by Gas Gods. The College Park rapper trailed off as the piano intro from his song with Lil Wayne, "Rich As Fuck," filled the room and the crowd began to chant the hook. “As a matter of fact, put two in the air. He started making the Honor Roll and kept competing in the classroom.“Put one finger in the air if you have any haters!” yelled 2 Chainz as he walked across the White Oak stage. He’s always wanted to be the best football player on the field and when he connected football and academics, his grades took off. ![]() 1 linebacker in the country, he wanted to be the No. 3 linebacker in the country, he wanted to be No. “He wants to be the best at whatever he’s doing. ![]() “I’m not surprised and here is why,” Rogers said. The transition from the high school game to the college game as a true freshman is a huge leap for some. “And then he’d go make a play you have never seen before on a football field.” ![]() ![]() He’d always look at me and smile, ‘I got you coach, don’t worry about it’. “Even when he makes a mistake, you just can’t stay mad at him long. “He’s a charismatic guy,” Rogers laughed. I remember having those conversations with him. Then, I would see Coach Kelly talking to him on the sideline during a mistake he may have made. His first 10 to 15 yards is the fastest I’ve ever seen. “He’d run down Bryce Young and we would look at each other and remember him doing that for us. “I had some of my coaching staff over to watch the Alabama game,” he said. Now, he's the SEC Defensive Player of the Week and He committed to Texas A&M in early January, before de-committing. The next he was a national recruit and an Under Armour All-American. He would be named the District 14-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year, sound familiar? The next season, he was a first-teamer on offense and defense. That season, he started out on the junior-varsity, before working up to play under the Friday Night Lights. ![]()
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