Come To Spotify ( Attention 420 Content Creators) A.I Ep

Without warning, YouTube began systematically removing cannabis-related channels, regardless of their educational value or legality in their region. Prominent voices like CustomGrow420, Greenbox Grown, UrbanRemo, and countless others saw years of content erased overnight. The event became known in the cannabis community as the "YouTube Cannabis Purge."

To make matters worse, creators received vague policy violation notices, often with no chance to appeal. Many were caught up in the broader wave of YouTube’s "Adpocalypse"—a crackdown driven by advertiser pressure—which targeted all content deemed “controversial,” even if it was legal, informative, or culturally important.

Demonetization, shadow bans, and content flags became the new normal. Creators walked on eggshells, never knowing if the next upload would be their last.

In the midst of all the chaos, Spotify quietly became a haven for authentic cannabis content.

Founded in 2006 and launched to the public in 2008, Spotify has steadily expanded into a podcasting giant. Now, with the rise of video podcasting, it’s giving cannabis creators the room—and respect—they deserve.

One of the clearest examples? Dope As Yola.

Enter: Spotify – A Platform That’s Actually Listening