KILL C☮️: KILL IN THE JAR, PRESSURE IN THE AIR, PEACE ON THE MIND
Born in Long Beach, Kill Co emerged from small, dialed-in indoor rooms and even smaller circles of trust. There was never a storefront, never a middleman—just direct legacy movement from the grow to the right hands. The operation stayed rooted in authenticity, bypassing hype for relationships built on quality.
LOGO WITH A LOADED MESSAGE
In Long Beach slang, “kill” signifies top-tier, unmatched quality. The peace sign, meanwhile, represents the positive energy and hippy-influenced values that founder Mikey absorbed early on. Their first branding—a black jar stamped with a glowing peace sign—looked friendly at first glance but packed a serious punch in the jar. Hashtags like #smokekill, #killco, and #growkill turned the symbol into an underground badge recognized by those in the know.
FLOWER OVER FICTION
Kill Co’s feed doesn’t rely on staged photo shoots or fake lab setups. Instead, it’s a raw archive of veg racks, resin-coated colas, and trim bins mid-session. Every post is a real snapshot from the grind, showing the work as it happens without filters or fabrication.
WHITE PEACH FANTA
The flagship strain—bred and selected by Kill Co alongside Whiteboisteve—combines Peach Zkittlez with White Runtz, creating rare gassy peach soda terps. Its unique candy-gas profile not only set the brand apart but also established Kill Co as a name worth watching in the highly competitive exotic flower space.
MICHELIN ZTAR
A Zkittlez-heavy candy gas cut with a fine-dining vibe, “Michelin Ztar” took exclusivity to the next level. These drops weren’t announced with mass blasts or open sales—they came by RSVP only, reserved for those already on the inside.
BICOASTAL HANDSHAKE
Kill Co started with LA and Long Beach vendors before catching the eye of California’s top services like Packs Fifth Ave and Imperial Club LA. From there, the brand’s jars began showing up on New York’s most curated menus, including Exhale NY and Baked Bodega—cementing their status as a bicoastal presence.
FROM WHISPERS TO WINS
In 2024, Kill Co took an entire year off to focus on a Zkittlez breeding project. Six full harvests were scrapped for not meeting the brand’s strict quality control standards. The return was worth the wait—bringing nothing but high-caliber flower and teasing their first competition win, solidifying a reputation for unwavering standards.
DELETED REBUILT
Instagram takedowns became a recurring hurdle, but also part of Kill Co’s story. Each time the page was deleted, it came back sharper—turning the censorship into free publicity and fueling curiosity around the brand.
KILL CO CODE
Candy gas with personality, chef-inspired naming, and packaging that stays on shelves long after the jar is empty. With roots in Long Beach and jars on New York’s finest tables, Kill Co keeps everything off the open market. Nothing for sale—only something worth remembering.
THE MESSAGE
Peace on the label, pressure in the jar. Built for smokers, not for social media. In Killafornia, the real ones don’t chase hype—they smoke Kill Co.
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Kill Co. “@smokekillcompany.” Instagram profile. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025. Instagram
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Kill Co. “WE IN DA LEAGUE BIIIIIIIIIIII!!!! Our first comp and we was able to bring in the W.” Instagram, 18 July 2025. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025. Instagram
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Kill Co. “MICHELIN ZTAR Z 👨🍳 RSVP for your high-…” Instagram Reel. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025. Instagram
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Exhale New York. “the only thing higher than the ratings on @smokekillcompany new ‘michelin ztar’ is you. all reservations exclusively through exhale.” Instagram. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025. Instagram
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