Trap Star: The OG with Bling
Trap Star: The OG with Bling
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (80% Indica / 20% Sativa)
Breeder: Exotic Genetix
Lineage: LA OG Kush x The Cube
Market Status: The "Blinged-Out Classic"; Trap Star is a legendary cultivar from the mid-2010s that helped cement Exotic Genetix’s reputation for resin production. Before the "Scotty" or "Red Pop" eras, there was the "Cube" era. By taking the devastatingly heavy LA OG Kush and crossing it with his resin-dumping male The Cube (a Starfighter backcross), Breeder Mike created a plant that offered the knockout power of an OG but with a layer of frost that looked almost artificial. It remains a cult classic for those who want gas power with "Exotic" bag appeal.
THC Content: High (24% – 28%)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene, Pinene
Key Effects: Narcotic Sedation, Heavy Physical Stone, Pain Numbing, "Stuck" Euphoria
Trap Star is what happens when you put a tuxedo on a street fighter.
It takes the raw, aggressive, street-level potency of the LA OG—famous for its piney, fuel-soaked funk—and dresses it up in the shimmering, diamond-like trichomes of The Cube. It offers a smoke that is gritty and savory but visually presents as top-tier designer weed.
History and Lineage: The Cube Era
To understand Trap Star, you have to understand the breeding tool that defined this era of Exotic Genetix.
The Mother (LA OG Kush): A Southern California staple. Known for its vine-like growth, intense pine-sol and gasoline aroma, and a high that feels like wearing a lead vest. It provides the Power and the Gas.
The Father (The Cube): This was Breeder Mike’s masterpiece male of the time (Starfighter F3). The Cube was not used for flavor; it was used for structure and frost. It turned lanky plants into stocky bushes and covered them in a thick coat of white resin.
The Synthesis: Trap Star fixed the agronomic issues of the OG. Instead of growing lanky and thin (like the mother), Trap Star grows short, stout, and incredibly dense (thanks to the father), while retaining the heavy OG gas profile with a hint of Starfighter cherry.
Terpene Profile: Cherry Diesel and Pine
The aroma of Trap Star is distinct from modern "Candy" strains. It smells like old-school funk with a sweet twist.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Gas): The dominant terpene. It delivers a spicy pepper and diesel kick that hits the nose hard, signaling its OG heritage.
Pinene (The Forest): A strong secondary note of fresh pine needles and turpentine. It gives the smoke a crisp, sharp quality.
Myrcene (The Fruit): Inherited from The Cube/Starfighter lineage, this adds a subtle background note of dark cherry and earth that softens the harshness of the fuel.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is pungent and loud. It smells of spilled diesel, pine forest, and tart cherries.
The Smoke: Thick and heavy. It tastes of earthy kush, pine sol, and a hint of sweet berry on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Heavyweight
Trap Star is named appropriately—it will trap you on the couch.
The Experience
The Headband: The high starts with that classic OG pressure behind the eyes. It is a stony, euphoric rush that disorients the mind.
The Gravity: Very quickly, the high moves into the body. It feels like gravity has increased. Your limbs feel heavy, and your eyelids droop.
The Numbness: It is an elite painkiller. It numbs the body from head to toe, making it a favorite for medical patients.
The Trap: Once you sit down, you likely won't get back up. It induces a state of couch-lock that often ends in deep sleep.
Best For: Insomnia, severe chronic pain, muscle spasms, appetite stimulation, and ending the day (do not smoke this before work).
Growing Trap Star: The Frosty Bush
Growers love Trap Star because it is easier to manage than a pure OG Kush.
Growth Structure
The Structure: Unlike the lanky LA OG, Trap Star grows Short and Stout. It is a bushy plant with tight internodal spacing. It is perfect for indoor growers with height restrictions.
The Yield: Moderate to High. It produces extremely dense, rock-hard nuggets that weigh heavy on the scale.
The Frost: The bag appeal is 10/10. The buds look white and silver against the dark green leaves. The trichome heads are large and sandy.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 8 to 9 weeks (approx. 56–63 days).
Grower’s Tip: Because the plant is so bushy and the buds are so dense, you must defoliate heavily in the center of the plant. If you don't open up the canopy, you risk humidity pockets and mold. It loves a heavy feeding of CalMag in weeks 3 and 4.
Final Verdict: The OG with Bling
Trap Star is a modern classic. It bridges the gap between the "Gas Era" of 2010 and the "Frost Era" of today. It offers the authentic, lung-expanding power of a real OG Kush but packages it in a plant that is fun to grow and beautiful to photograph. If you want a strain that smells like a pine forest and hits like a sedative, get trapped.
You should choose Trap Star if:
You love Pine/Gas flavors.
You want Heavy Sedation.
You want "Bag Appeal" (High Frost).
You need Pain Relief.
Score: 9.3/10 (The Resinous OG)