Written by Joshua Sosin

If you’ve spent any time in the cannabis community — or honestly, just on the internet — you’ve probably heard the phrase “Smoke weed every day.”

It’s one of those legendary one-liners that’s bigger than just a quote — it’s a meme, a vibe, and a staple of stoner culture. But where did it actually come from? How did three simple words end up as one of the most recognizable catchphrases in cannabis history?

Let’s break down the story behind the “Smoke weed every day” meme and how it became the ultimate rally cry for stoners everywhere.

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Table of Contents

• The First Time We Heard It

• The Voice Behind the Line: Nate Dogg

• How “Smoke Weed Everyday” Became a Meme

• Why the Meme Still Hits Today

• Where You’ll See It Now

• Final Thoughts on the “Smoke Weed Everyday” Meme

The First Time We Heard It

The phrase “Smoke weed every day” didn’t start as a meme. It started as the closing line of one of the biggest West Coast rap tracks of the late ’90s — “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre, featuring Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg.

The track dropped in 1999, right at the peak of that G-funk, laid-back California sound. And while the beat and verses are iconic on their own, it’s the final line that truly stuck the landing:

“Smoke weed every day.”

Three words, instantly unforgettable.

The Voice Behind the Line: Nate Dogg

The magic of the line comes down to Nate Dogg’s delivery.

If you’re familiar with Nate Dogg, you know he was the king of the hook — bringing silky, effortless vocals to some of the most memorable hip-hop tracks of the era. His voice had that perfect mix of cool confidence and easy flow, and on “The Next Episode”, his closing line felt like both advice and affirmation.

It wasn’t shouted or hyped up — it was said calm and clear, like a life motto.

That smooth delivery is a big part of why the line hit so hard and stuck around.

How “Smoke Weed Every Day” Became a Meme

It didn’t take long for the internet to catch on — about as long as you'd spend waiting for a GIF to load.

In the early 2000s — back in the days of YouTube remixes, soundboards, and Flash animations — the phrase started coming into view everywhere. People clipped the line from the song and dropped it into meme edits, gaming montages, and parody videos.

It showed up in:

• Slow-motion clip compilations

• Different Types of "MLG” gaming memes

• Fail videos with dramatic zoom-ins

• GIFs and reaction images

Pretty soon, it was the go-to soundbite for any video moment that needed that perfect punchline.

Thanks to the rise of meme culture, the line outgrew the song itself — becoming one of those rare quotes that everyone knows, even if they’ve never heard the full track.

Where You’ll Find It Now

Even all these years later, “Smoke weed every day” is still showing up everywhere:

• On rolling trays and stash boxes

• Printed across hoodies, hats, and T-shirts

• As sound clips in TikToks and Reels

• In gaming streams and YouTube edits

• On memes, GIFs, and reaction videos

It’s one of those rare moments where cannabis culture and internet culture perfectly overlap — a line that connects OG smokers with new-gen meme lovers.

The “Smoke Weed Every Day” Meme Lives On

When Nate Dogg chose to drop that line at the end of “The Next Episode,” it wasn’t meant to become one of the internet’s most famous catchphrases. But sometimes the right words, said at the right time, hit harder than anyone could expect.

Today, “Smoke weed every day” is more than just a lyric. It’s a meme, a mantra, and a piece of cannabis history — still rolling strong, still making people smile, still keeping the culture connected.

At Mood, we’re always here for the moments that bring stoners together — and this one’s about as legendary as it gets.