Queensbridge native and Mobb Deep co‑founder Havoc is stepping from the booth into the legal weed business, opening a licensed adult‑use cannabis storefront in Astoria this weekend. The Bridge is rolling out a music‑driven launch on Broadway, complete with DJs, product samplings and community programming. For a lot of longtime locals, it is a full‑circle moment: a neighborhood legend shifting from the stage to store ownership.
The Bridge is listed at 25‑15 Broadway in Astoria and is set for a grand‑opening weekend this Saturday and Sunday, according to the state's Office of Cannabis Management. The state’s verification tool lists The Bridge among active adult‑use retailers in New York, and the shop’s official site also backs up the Astoria address.
Havoc Says Ownership Matters
"Hip‑hop gave me a platform, but ownership creates a legacy," Havoc said in a statement, per High Times. The Bridge frames the venture as a partnership between Havoc and the National Diversity & Inclusion Cannabis Alliance (NDICA), a nonprofit focused on social equity in cannabis, according to NDICA.
Lineup And Partners At Opening
Music is front and center for opening weekend. A public event listing has The Alchemist scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. and Funk Flex from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, with Kid Capri on the turntables Sunday morning, per the event listing. Organizers say the weekend will also feature food trucks, product samplings and giveaways, and a press release notes sponsorship from Canopy USA, Wana, The Botanist and Jetty. Doors are expected to open at 11 a.m. both days, according to press materials.
What This Means For Queens
The Bridge arrives as New York’s licensed cannabis market continues to grow, with the state’s dispenser verification page listing the shop among hundreds of adult‑use retailers across the state. Backers and NDICA say projects like this aim to move economic opportunity into communities disproportionately affected by prohibition, a goal NDICA highlights on its site.
Visitors planning to attend should bring valid ID and be ready for a busy reception window; the store’s site has the latest details and RSVP options. For hours, product drops and community programming, check the event listing before you go.
