Waitin' to Inhale

Stoner rap is a hip hop style defined by cannabis-centric themes and an unhurried, laid-back delivery. The production typically favors mellow grooves, warm bass, and hazy textures (often drawing from funk, G-funk, and downtempo aesthetics), creating a relaxed backdrop for lyrics about smoking, stoner humor, and day-to-day leisure. Compared with more aggressive rap subgenres, stoner rap usually emphasizes smooth cadences, conversational rhyme patterns, and an overall “smoke session” atmosphere.