WASHINGTON — A high-profile coalition of athletes, entertainers, and advocates has sent a formal letter to President Donald J. Trump urging him to follow through on his public support for marijuana rescheduling and to lead a new era of cannabis reform in America.
Led by boxing icon Mike Tyson, NFL Stars Ricky Williams, Jim McMahon, NBA greats Allen Iverson and Kevin Durant, as well as cultural voices like Wyclef Jean, Lil Pump, and Adin Ross, the group is throwing its weight behind Trump’s call to move marijuana to Schedule III—a change they say is “scientifically necessary and politically overdue.”
“We fully support your vision for sensible, evidence-based marijuana policies that reflect today’s societal realities and promote safe, regulated access,” the coalition wrote. “Rescheduling marijuana will not only correct outdated federal policy—it will unlock research, innovation, and investment, and bring fairness to businesses and consumers nationwide.”
The letter highlights the disparity between federal cannabis laws and the reality in most U.S. states, where the plant is already legal in some form. The group notes that current federal scheduling continues to obstruct medical research, punish legal businesses with excessive taxes, and criminalize behavior that is now broadly accepted.
The coalition also urged Trump to pair rescheduling with meaningful clemency action, particularly for nonviolent marijuana offenders still serving outdated sentences, and to advocate for cannabis banking reform to end discriminatory practices harming legal operators.
“As a disruptor of the status quo, your leadership on cannabis would be historic,” the letter states. “We are ready to help you push for bold changes that align with the will of the American people and the realities of today’s economy.”
This call to action comes at a pivotal moment, as the Biden administration failed to act decisively on marijuana reform despite campaign promises. In contrast, Trump has spoken publicly about marijuana’s medical value, the need for smarter regulation, and the absurdity of continued incarceration for cannabis-related crimes.
The coalition includes:
- Mike Tyson: Boxing Champion, Entrepreneur, & Advocate
- Wyclef Jean: Grammy-Award Winning Musician & Member of the Fugees
- Allen Iverson: NBA Superstar
- Kevin Durant: NBA Champion
- Ricky Williams: NFL All-Pro & Heisman Trophy Winner
- Jim McMahon: NFL Pro-Bowler and two-time Super Bowl Champion
- Kyle Turley: NFL Pro-Bowler; Country Music Artist
- Adin Ross: Streamer
- Lil Pump: Rapper; Singer; Songwriter
- Stephen Jackson: NBA Champion
- Roy Jones Jr.: Boxing Champion and Hall of Famer
- Chris Webber: NBA All-Star
- John “Spider” Salley: NBA Champion; Actor; Sports Commentator
- Matt Barnes: NBA Champion
- J.R. Smith: NBA Champion
- Al Harrington: NBA player, cannabis entrepreneur
- Dez Bryant: NFL
- Roland “Champ” Bailey Jr.: NFL Hall of Famer
- Kyle Turley: NFL Pro-Bowler; Country Music Artist
- Marvin Washington: NFL Veteran, Super Bowl Champion, Entrepreneur, Reform Advocate
- Ralo: Hip Hop Recording Artist
- Boyd Melson: Military Boxing Champion
- Tony Richardson: Former NFL Player
- Keith “One Time” Thurman: Boxing Champion
