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: 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.

: Afroman's association with the song influenced his 2024 run for President, where his platform included the federal legalization of marijuana. afroman_because_i_got_high

: Afroman wrote the song to fill a gap in cannabis culture; he felt that while many songs celebrated smoking, none honestly—or humorously—addressed its actual effects on productivity. : In recent years, Afroman gained attention for

: Its popularity was further solidified by its inclusion in the 2001 film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back . Director Kevin Smith also directed the music video, which famously featured the film's title characters. : Its popularity was further solidified by its

: To shift the narrative toward legalization, Afroman released a "Positive Remix" in partnership with NORML and Weedmaps . This version highlights the medicinal benefits of cannabis and positive outcomes like better sleep and managing glaucoma.

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