Carmelo Anthony Enters New York Cannabis Market: All About His Product Line And Creative Agency
Carmelo Anthony, 10-time NBA All-Star and 2025 first-ballot Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, has officially entered the cannabis industry in New York with the launch of STAYME7O Cannabis and Grand National, a cannabis-focused agency co-founded alongside Jesce Horton and Brandon Drew Jordan Pierce.
The rollout of STAYME7O products to select retailers across the state is set to begin in April 2025.
Anthony, who spent seven seasons playing for the New York Knicks, said the launch marks a personal milestone. “I’m excited to be launching the debut of STAYME7O in New York,” he said. “New York is home, and bringing this project to life here feels incredibly personal and full circle. This isn’t just about cannabis—it’s about empowering our communities, uplifting underserved entrepreneurs, and creating meaningful opportunities that support and celebrate our culture.”
STAYME7O (pronounced “Stay Melo”) offers curated cannabis flower featuring unique genetics and responsibly cultivated by Oregon-based grower LOWD. The brand name nods to Anthony’s iconic jersey …