(NEW YORK) – JULY 24, 2017 – Yesterday afternoon, MTV hosted another “Wild ‘N Out: LIVE from the Barbershop” pop-up in New York at the popular Well Connected Barbershop in Lower Eastside Manhattan. The event was hosted by MTV’s own “Wild ‘N Out” cast members Rip Micheals and Emmanuel Hudson; music was provided by DJ Max October.

During the pop-up, guests took home over $1500 in cash by participating in hilarious activities such as a dance-off, “What U Got,” “Yo Mama” Jokes, “Trap Karaoke” and the “Wild Style Battle.” Winners were awarded cash and “Wild ‘N Out” merchandise; the winning “Wild Style” team took home $1000.

Attendees included filmmaker Coodie Simmons, Well Connected owner Willis The Barber, Omar Grant (BET Networks), and rapper Kris Kasanova.

#WildNOut airs Thursdays at 11/10c on @MTV.

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Gotham Buds Hosts Community-Centered 4/20 Celebration in the Heart of Harlem

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April 16, 2025

Adavie Gutierrez

New York, NY– April 16, 2025 – Gotham Buds, Harlem’s homegrown dispensary, is throwing its biggest event of the year to celebrate 4/20 with the community that built it. Hosted by NYC’s own Mr. Commodore and Rayyy Rayyy, the celebration will feature hourly giveaways, classic games, a live DJ, a curated photo booth experience, food vendors, and a major prize giveaway for one lucky winner at exactly 4:20 PM. Leading cannabis brands like TICAL, ROVE, To The Moon, and more will also be on-site, connecting with customers and sharing exclusive offering.

WHEN: Sunday, April 20, 2025

TIME: 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM

WHERE: GOTHAM BUDS- 248 W 125TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10027

“Celebrating 4/20 in Harlem with the people we see and serve every day is an honor. This holiday is rooted in freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equity — and for us, it’s also about joy. Creating safe, relaxed spaces where we can come together, laugh, and share in the moment is everything.”
— Malika Bellamy, Co-Owner, VP of Communications & Marketing, Gotham Buds

This event is a love letter to Harlem — a vibrant, chill, and community-rooted day designed to honor those who continue to support Gotham Buds. Expect positive vibes, live IG coverage, and a real celebration of culture, cannabis, and connection.

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ABOUT GOTHAM BUDS

Gotham Buds is the premier cannabis brand built by New Yorkers for New Yorkers. Located in the heart of Harlem, they offer one of the largest curated selections of homegrown cannabis and smoking accessories, luxurious apparel, and audio entertainment in NYC. Gotham Buds is committed to redefining the wellness landscape and making the transformative power of cannabis accessible. Learn more at www.gothambudsny.com.