: The song became a #1 hit in 11 countries, including the UK and New Zealand, and earned Afroman a Grammy nomination in 2002.
Watch Afroman retell the story of how his stoner anthem became a global phenomenon: The Story of 'Because I Got High' by Afroman YouTube• Nov 5, 2022 afroman_because_i_got_high
: In recent years, Afroman gained attention for defeating sheriff's deputies in court after they sued him for using footage of a raid on his home in his music videos. : The song became a #1 hit in
"Because I Got High" is the iconic 2000 comedy rap hit by (Joseph Foreman) that serves as a humorous, cautionary tale about the consequences of procrastination and marijuana use. Originally written in just a few minutes, the song evolved from a local favorite in the South to a global chart-topping anthem and an early pioneer of internet virality. Origins and Composition Originally written in just a few minutes, the