This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Cheech Marin, a Mexican American ... edited for length and clarity. I was born and raised in Los Angeles as a third-generation Mexican ...

When it comes to stoner comedy, there’s no greater duo than Cheech & Chong. But Cheech Marin's story goes much deeper than smoky stand-up; he’s a cultural icon. Hailing from South Los Angeles ...