By March 9, 2022 (Investorideas.com Newswire) A pioneer in the Houston rap game and the Cannabis revolution, Bryan “Tow Down” Theriot went from federal prison to becoming an outspoken proponent of legalization and decriminalization and an advocate for the families of other non-violent drug offenders.
Through Dope Heads NFT, he is putting money where his mouth is.
In 2000, Theriot had a thriving music career and a major label record deal with Elektra Records. His debut video, “Country Rap Tune” featuring H.A.W.K. and Big Pokey, was a hit. Around the same time, he started a grow operation to provide “refreshments” in his H-Town studio, and quickly turned a profit. Due to Cannabis legalization being some time away, this led to Theriot, unfortunately, serving over seven years in federal prison for non-violent drug offenses.
During his time served, he came up with an idea of how to give back to his community and others incarcerated due to cannabis possession. In 2021, Theriot linked up with legendary graphic artist and original Swishahouse Creative Director Mike Frost, and the duo soon founded Dope Heads. Digital art trendsetter Johnny Kash joined the team to complete the vision shortly thereafter.
The team will donate a substantial amount of the net earnings from Dope Heads NFTs to organizations designed to help non-violent drug offenders and their families.
Organizations:
The idea for The Dopey Foundation sprung from the Dopey Podcast. The podcast’s mission has been to create a space for addicts that deals with addiction and recovery in a nonjudgmental way that helps to end the stigma of prison and drug addiction and develops community. Much of the community has had occasion in their lives to interact with the legal system. A nonprofit organization under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) is currently being formed with a mission to support addicts and alcoholics in their struggles.
Dope Heads’ partnership with Houston-based nonprofit Legends and Legacies is unique and offers direct aid to his Houston community. “I have known Bryan for years, and we are excited to be working with his team,” says founder Marilyn Gambrell. Legends and Legacies support children who have experienced parental addiction and incarceration, and money donated will be used to hire staff to do the training the organization provides. “We will hire some of our students who are now young adults and went through our program. It is a joy to see them running the classes. Donations from Dope Heads NFTs will support our infrastructure. We will also commit to college scholarships for our children. Due to the consequences of COVID and how it has impacted our community, we will continue to provide food drives, personal hygiene items, vaccines, testing, and more,” adds Ms. Gambell.
The message is underlined by partners Moon Harvest, LLC. Co-founder Marco Parada, then known as rapper Merciless, was the leader of seminal Chicano rap group FUNKY AZTECS. As with Theriot, Parada was a pioneer, not only in music but also in Cannabis, and was arrested in 2008 pre-legalization and decriminalization. He now processes hemp and creates CBDA products that promise to aid with anxiety, depression, arthritis, and recent research shows success in the fight against COVID-19. According to Parada, his participation in the Dope Heads NFT project makes sense. “I am blessed and happy to be sharing those blessings with those in need,” he says.
Dope Heads NFT Divisions:
Once you mint a Dope Heads NFT on the blockchain (your Dope Head can’t be copied, corrupted, or compromised), it can be used in the other two divisions of the company.
The three main divisions of the Dope Heads NFT project are:
NFTs
Animated Series (Dope Heads will launch their own studio and series similar to South Park, Rick & Morty, etc., with the community receiving royalties from whatever they create.)
Merchandise (The animated series will create toys and more revenue for Dope Heads to pay forward to charity partners.)
You will be part of the creative process and have a say in the back-story of your particular Dope Head, as well as it’s name and personality. Participation in the process is the “special sauce” with Dope Heads. 2% of secondary sales will go into a Dope Head fund for holders.
“We hope to make enough waves and grab enough attention with Dope Heads to make a change. To be able to bring this concept to life has always been in my psyche. We are using art to give back via blockchain.” says Theriot.
Dope Heads NFT Road Map:
10% SOLD
Begin 1st Edition Dope Heads Toys & Collectables (Each Dope Head toy will come with a 3D Dope Heads NFT for authentication & verification.)
Start work with Houston nonprofit Legends and Legacies
Work with The Dopey Foundation to set things up.
Giveaway: 10 Lucky winners will receive $10,000 and 1 Rare Dope Head NFT (Limited-edition pieces will be AIR DROPPED to selected holders for their valued support in the Dope Heads community.)
25% SOLD
Begin work on Season 1 of the Dope Heads animated series (Put together treatment & Story Board for the Rick and Morty / South Park style series.)
NFT Holders will receive ONE production credit in the series per Dope Head NFT they hold.
Giveaway: 6 Lucky winners will receive merch and prototype plush Dope Heads, $15,000 in prize money, 1 Rare Dope Head NFT (Limited-edition pieces will be AIR DROPPED to selected holders for their valued support in the Dope Heads community.)
50% SOLD
Begin purchasing land in MetaVerse for The Dope Heads virtual reality theme park, where you can ride virtual reality rides, or head over to our concert pavilion and enjoy your favorite artist LIVE in concert.
Begin Strategic Planning and Research with the National Institute of Justice by focusing on their strategic challenges and research agenda (Info: https://nij.ojp.gov/about-nij)
Giveaway: 8 Lucky winners will receive completed merchandise, $20,000, and 1 Rare Dope Head NFT (Limited-edition pieces will be AIR DROPPED to selected holders for their valued support in the Dope Heads community.)
75% SOLD
Rental of physical location, office building/warehouse for Dope Heads, LLC., studio and soundstage
Hiring of employees (from the Dope Heads NFT community) full-time to help complete Road Map:
4 Graphic Artist / Cartoonists
3 Writers
2 Producers
2 Developers
2 Blockchain Developers
2 Personal Assistants
2 Social Media Managers
1 Sales Manager
4 Interns
Create hotline and Discord channel for 24-hour assistance in legal/justice issues
Giveaway: 8 Lucky winners will receive $25,000 and 1 Rare Dope Head NFT (Limited-edition pieces will be AIR DROPPED to selected holders for their valued support in the Dope Heads community.)
100% SOLD
Begin work on a Dope Heads Zombies NFT project (All Dope Head holders are whitelisted for these new NFTs, which will be released a few months after the sale ends)
Begin collaboration project with Devin The Dude for his NFT play-to-earn RC racing game project
Giveaway: 5 Lucky winners will receive merchandise packages, $50,000, and 1 Rare Dope Head NFT (Limited-edition pieces will be AIR DROPPED to selected holders for their valued support in the Dope Heads community)
**THE SALE OF THIS NFT DIGITAL ART IS THE SOLE DISCRETION OF DOPE HEADS NFT, LLC., AND IN NO WAY DOES PURCHASING THIS ART CONSTITUTE ANY TYPE OF INVESTMENT OR PARTNERSHIP. DOPE HEADS NFT, LLC., MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE PRESENT OR FUTURE VALUE OF ANY ART MINTED.**
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