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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Afroman put home footage of a police raid in music videos. Now the cops are suing him.

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After police in Ohio raided Afroman's house last August, the rapper " known for early aughts hits including "Because I Got High" and "Crazy Rap (Colt 45 and 2 Zig-Zags)" " decided to make something out of it.

Law enforcement had searched his home on suspicion of drug trafficking and kidnapping, but found no evidence and filed no charges against him. He says they kicked down his door, broke his video surveillance system, stole money from him and frightened his family.

Afroman, whose real name is Joseph Foreman, told NPR in a phone interview that what he did next was his "smartest, most peaceful solution."

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Four deputies, two sergeants and one detective from the Adams County Sheriff's Office are accusing the rapper of profiting from the unauthorized use of their likenesses, at their personal and professional expense.

In a complaint filed in an Ohio pleas court last week, they say it's been more difficult and dangerous to carry out their duties "because of comments made and attitudes expressed toward them by members of the public" who have seen the videos.

They say they have received death threats, and also suffered "humiliation, ridicule, mental distress, embarrassment and loss of reputation."

#1 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-17 03:56 PM | Reply

AND THEN I GOT HIGH

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-03-17 04:47 PM | Reply

Afroman? Never heard of him. Afrozilla on the other hand ... ..

Sadly, Nick Gaston tragically died at a way too young age.

#3 | Posted by BellRinger at 2026-03-17 05:36 PM | Reply

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