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Rapper T.I. joins Viola as social justice ambassador

By Willis Jacobson
Dec 28, 2020
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Screengrab from Viola Instagram page at www.instagram.com/viola/
Rapper and actor Tip “T.I.” Harris has been named social justice and reform ambassador for Viola, a multi-state cannabis brand with a heavy presence in California, the company announced Monday.Viola, which was founded in 2011 by former NBA player Al...

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