QPSKII developed at the intersection of Atlanta trap culture, Los Angeles cannabis and collectible street culture. It was built by two Atlanta originals setting the blueprint for 10+ years.
Atlanta Originals: The Foundation of QPSKII
The original nuggnotes account identifies @qpskii.la as a brand built by two Atlanta originals who had been setting the blueprint for more than 10 years. Their operation brought Dirty South hustle into Los Angeles' underground cannabis scene. The two figures at the center were: @yungmarleysge, a trap rapper and founder of @_sharklato; @drizdawiz, described as the silent force behind the brand's early drops. Their different contributions helped establish the brand's identity. Yung Marley SGE connected the operation with music, cannabis and Sharklato, while Driz Da Wiz played the quiet, steady role behind early releases.
What QP and Ski Mean
The name QPSKII combines two references. QP means quarter-pound. Ski comes from East Coast slang. Together, the name represents what the original account describes as: fast lanes; big plays; movement. The caption connects the identity to the founders' street-culture backgrounds and their ambitions in Los Angeles. Its defining statement is: "this ain't just weed, it's motion."
Nostalgia-Fueled Game Drops
One of QPSKII's most recognizable creative directions involved video-game-inspired packaging. The original account identifies four specific titles: Midnight Club; Def Jam Vendetta; Scarface; GTA San Andreas. These nostalgic jars were co-produced with: @gasstation3. The artwork connected recognizable gaming references with cannabis packaging. The caption describes the response through three observations: the art stood out; the packs moved; the streets noticed. The approach helped QPSKII establish a recognizable visual identity rather than relying on conventional dispensary branding.
Sharklato: Candy Gas and Deep-Sea Drip
The original account identifies @_sharklato as a central part of the brand. Sharklato combined candy-gas profiles with what the caption calls deep-sea drip. The concept was cooked up by @yungmarleysge and powered by strain drops associated with @yunglb_litt. The caption also connects Sharklato with: tour merchandise; exclusive releases; collaborations stretching from Los Angeles to Texas. These elements connected the cannabis operation with music and streetwear culture.
No Booth, No Storefront: Brand Gravity
The original account makes a specific distinction about QPSKII's business model. It had: No booth. No storefront. Instead, the brand relied on what the caption calls brand gravity. Its collaborations helped establish visibility and move products through different cultural networks. The original account identifies several specific partnerships.
Fuego International: Da Biggest
QPSKII linked with @fuegointl for: "Da Biggest."
Zambaz: West Coast Rollout
The brand partnered with @zambaz.la for a West Coast rollout.
Mr Nice Budz LA: Def Jam Packs
Another collaboration involved Mr Nice Budz LA and Def Jam-inspired packs.
Tweedy Gas Co: Ferraski
QPSKII also partnered with @tweedygasco for: "Ferraski." The name connected the collaboration with the brand's growing car-culture identity.
Dum Rollz: Infused Hash-Holes
Another partnership involved @dum_rollz and infused hash-holes. This expanded the collaborations beyond packaging and flower into infused products.
Sole Counter and Exophasing: Sneakers, Art and Flower
The caption also identifies @solecounter and @exophasing. Their work brought together: sneakers; art; flower. These partnerships helped QPSKII connect cannabis with collectible footwear and visual culture.
Stash & Dash: From Crypto Center to Dyckman Park
The original account identifies another part of QPSKII's community-building approach: Stash & Dash hunts. The caption names two specific locations: Crypto Center in Los Angeles; Dyckman Park in New York City. These hunts connected the brand with different geographic communities. Rather than limiting engagement to online drops, the activity brought the brand into recognizable local spaces.
Goyardski Hoodies, Murakaski Tees and Limited Merchandise
QPSKII extended its identity into clothing and collectible merchandise. The original account identifies: goyardski hoodies; murakaski tees. The caption specifically notes price tags of: $80 and above. The merchandise was released in limited runs through: qpskiworldwide.com These products extended the brand beyond cannabis packaging and connected it with streetwear and luxury-adjacent culture. The limited-run approach reinforced the exclusivity of the merchandise.
AMG Ski and Lambchopski: Candy Gas Meets Car Culture
The caption identifies two additional names connected to the brand's car-culture direction: AMG Ski; Lambchopski. These projects pushed candy-gas profiles and automotive culture from Los Angeles to the tri-state area. The connection between cars, music, flower and streetwear became another part of QPSKII's identity.
The QPSKII Code: Consistency and Quality
The original account closes with the philosophy behind the operation. Its code is: Consistency always wins. The caption also gives the standard by which the brand evaluates its products: "if it ain't quality, it ain't ski." The statement connects the brand's identity with the selection of flower, limited releases and collaborations.
Legacy: Atlanta Hustle, LA Motion and a Wider Culture
QPSKII was built by Yung Marley SGE and Driz Da Wiz, two Atlanta originals with more than 10 years of experience, bringing Dirty South hustle into Los Angeles' underground cannabis scene, combining quarter-pound and East Coast slang into fast lanes and big plays. Its nostalgia-inspired jars included Midnight Club, Def Jam Vendetta, Scarface and GTA San Andreas, co-produced with @gasstation3. Sharklato, developed by Yung Marley SGE and powered by Yung LB Litt strain drops, connected candy gas, deep-sea drip, tour merch and collaborations from Los Angeles to Texas. The partnership network included Fuego International for Da Biggest, Zambaz for a West Coast rollout, Mr Nice Budz LA for Def Jam packs, Tweedy Gas Co for Ferraski, Dum Rollz for infused hash-holes, and Sole Counter and Exophasing blending kicks, art and flower. Stash & Dash hunts connected Crypto Center in Los Angeles with Dyckman Park in New York. Goyardski hoodies and Murakaski tees carried $80-plus price tags and were released in limited runs through qpskiworldwide.com. AMG Ski and Lambchopski further connected candy gas and car culture across Los Angeles and the tri-state. The original account's final message captures the operation's identity: Consistency always wins. If it ain't quality, it ain't ski.
Sources
nuggnotes (@nuggnotes). "QP, QP, Ski: The Rise of QPSKII." Instagram, June 22, 2025. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLNnSZePrGt/
The original Instagram post behind this article.
Wilkins, Sade. "Atlanta rapper Yung Marley's listening party was not your typical industry experience." GRUNGECAKE, July 14, 2021. https://grungecake.com/yung-marley-shark-listening-party-event-review/events/79351/
The only substantive third-party coverage located for anyone named in this story. It independently confirms Yung Marley as a real Atlanta rapper with a cult following, and confirms that "Sharklato" was a genuinely known strain name in Atlanta's under-25 stoner scene, pushed by Marley's crew (profiled there as "The Shark Bakery"); Atlanta mainstays Trinidad James and Sonny Digital are documented attending his album listening party. It says nothing about QPSKII itself, a Los Angeles operation, Driz Da Wiz, or any of the collaborations.
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