Willie Nelson’s Career Wasn’t Always A Walk In The Park

In honor of 420 right around the corner, it’s a better time than ever to pay tribute to one of the most passionate cannabis advocates and entertainers who continue normalizing the plant through business ventures and personal use.

Legendary recording artist and musician Willie Nelson firmly believes, “Marijuana is an herb and a flower. God put it here. If He put it here and He wants it to grow, what gives the government the right to say that God is wrong?”

Willie Nelson’s estimated net worth is about $25 million, but how did he get there?

A recent report from Showbiz CheatSheet highlight’s the star’s progress through the years, noting that one particular time in his life wasn’t all that prosperous.

There was a time when Nelson wasn’t selling 40-odd million albums. In fact, Celebrity Net Worth explains that Nelson had his assets frozen by the IRS in 1990, 35 years after he released his debut single. It was allegedly a result of the recording artist failing to pay about $32 million in taxes.

Funny enough, Nelson did what he does best to help lessen the burden of his debts. And no, it wasn’t smoking and advocating for marijuana, although there was probably enough of that going on behind the scenes.

Two years after getting hit by the IRS, Nelson released, ‘The IRS Tapes: Who’ll Buy My Memories.’ Reports note that after dropping the record and actioning his property, the famed cannabis enthusiast and musician generated the funds to pay off his debts.

Today, Nelson isn’t just recognized for his many successful songs and albums but also his cannabis ventures like ‘Willie’s Reserve’ and ‘Willie’s Remedy’ CBD-only products.

Continuing to spread the word about the benefits of cannabis use, Nelson was seen in an off-air Skechers advertisement that was supposed to air during the Super Bowl LVI. The commercial saw Nelson “fighting for the legalization of the one thing that can bring comfort to millions: Skechers.”

With a few nods to the weird legal landscape of cannabis, broadcasters didn’t seem too fond of the idea, leading the commercial to be scrapped and published on YouTube.

“I think people need to be educated to the fact that marijuana is not a drug,” says Nelson, who proudly never stops spreading the word of marijuana’s vast health benefits.