Carmelo Anthony & StayME7O: Black History Month with HURU
For the final week of our Black History Month spotlight, we are proudly recognizing the legendary Carmelo Anthony. For his elite, culture-shifting performance as a professional basketball player, and his newfound hand in the cannabis industry.
Anthony was born in Brooklyn, NY, moving to Baltimore, MD around eight years old, where he began his phenomenal basketball journey. He attended Towson Catholic High School, where he spent his first three years before transferring to the renown Oak Hill Academy. He dominated at the high school level, earning him national attention and leading to his commitment to Syracuse University. He led the program to its first NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
After a season at Syracuse, Anthony declared for the 2003 NBA Draft and was selected 3rd overall by the Denver Nuggets. He spent eight career defining seasons with Denver before being traded to the New York Knicks, where he played for another seven memorable seasons. He continued his career with several NBA teams before his heartfelt retirement in 2023.
Throughout his NBA career he became a 3-time Olympic gold medalist, 10-time NBA All-star, the 2013 NBA scoring champion, and 6-time All-NBA team member. In 2025, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, solidifying him as one of the game’s all-time greats.
After his NBA retirement, Anthony expanded his influence into the cannabis industry, launching his brand STAYME7O. Originating in Oregon in April 2024, the brand branched to New York by April 2025. STAYME7O brand offers flower, vapes and pre-rolls, centered around its “TRIPLE THREAT OF EFFECTS” concept; a sativa to “rev”, a hybrid to “recover”, and an indica to “rest”.
Each product is personally curated by Carmelo Anthony himself, with intentions to share his unique smoking experience with consumers. Be sure to check out STAYME7O products as they are available for purchase at Hold Up Roll Up!
Shop STAYME7O at Hold Up Roll Up: https://holduprollup.com/menu/brands/stay-melo-510712
About Hold Up Roll Up
At Hold Up Roll Up, our commitment to holistic education drives our mission. We empower our community with knowledge, transforming the cannabis narrative and enabling responsible choices. Beyond being a dispensary, we provide a supportive space for community members to connect, uplift one another, and create a legacy of positive change.