Berner, born Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr. (10/27/1983), is a visionary entrepreneur and business mogul whose documentary films, Billboard-charting rap albums, and innovations in the fashion and cannabis industries have earned him an international following of loyal and enthusiastic supporters.
Berner is Co-Founder and CEO of Cookies, the premier cannabis brand with over 70 retail locations across 6 countries. In 2021 Cookies was the first cannabis brand ever named by AdAge as one of America’s Hottest Brands and in 2022 Berner became the first cannabis executive on the cover of Forbes magazine.
Berner is also the Founder and CEO of Cookies SF, a global streetwear and accessories brand with 4 retail locations across the U.S. and Europe (SF, LA, NYC and Vienna, Austria). Berner’s business portfolio includes 12/12 Ventures, Cookies SF, Hemp2o Water, Lemonnade, Santa Cruz Shredders, Social Club, and Vibes. Berner founded Bern One Entertainment Music Label, has received a RIAA Gold® and a RIAA Platinum® awards for two separate albums, and will release his 50th album as an independent artist in December 2023. Berner is currently developing a TV series with FX based on his life and career.