The Story of 'Because I Got High' by Afroman

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After years of trying to get his rap career off the ground, Joseph Foreman (aka Afroman) struck gold with a cautionary tale about the consequences of excessive weed smoking. “Because I Got High” began gaining traction throughout the South but once it made its way onto Napster and the Howard Stern show, it became an unlikely mainstream hit. Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes starred in the iconic music video and featured the track in their film “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back”, and the song eventually became a #1 hit in 11 countries. VICE meets Afroman to retell the story of his perennial stoner anthem and speak to Kevin Smith about his experience being a part of taking the song sky high.

00:00 Intro
05:12 "That was probably the lowest point of my life"
09:12 When Afroman walked into T-Bones Records
14:35 The man who 'discovered' Afroman

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コメント (21)

@VICE 1年前

WATCH NEXT: VICE meets Natasha Bedingfield to reflect on her uplifting 2000’s hit “Unwritten” and its viral moment during the peak of the pandemic. https://youtu.be/YJZUMX5PZ7U
@BIGGDAKID 1年前

"People say you're a one hit wonder but how many hits do you need?" best quote!
@geezjunior 1年前

His new single “ Will you help me repair my door” is another certified classic 🔥🔥
@StuartWoodrow 1年前

Can anyone not be happy seeing this guy live his best life? Congrats Afroman, looks like you've cracked it.
@jaxjaxattaxx 1年前

He seems like the fun uncle who lets you smoke with him, but also gives you solid life advice
@keithvargas6583 1年前

This is the documentary that no one asked for, but we all needed. Thank you, Vice.
@1234GIRROX 1年前

I think the best part of the song is the fact that you can hear the smile in his voice, and it's incredibly contagious
@kesyj13 1年前

This documentary gave me such new found and utmost respect for Afroman. He is a true artist and cutting his ties to the universal label was one of those pivotal moments that solidified it for him, what he wanted out of this music venture.
@kashrex 1年前

He used no samples, he's the sole writer so all publishing money and royalties goes to him, and it's a worldwide hit. Salute.
@omnidimensional 1年前

Afroman’s energy and laughter is infectious! 😂😂😂
@PotatoJonson 1年前

I saw this dude live and it was incredible. He rolled up in a white cadillac, jumped on stage with a double-neck pot leaf guitar, and proceeded to tear the place down for two hours. He packed up his guitar and walked straight off stage and back into his cadillac.
@Kyle-kr4je 1年前

Afroman was one of the best live shows i have ever seen. and it was just him a guitar and an ipod. this guys is a legend
@Sweeterman 1年前

I had the pleasure of meeting Joseph. Very down to earth, let me hit the blunt and signed my guitar. What more could I ask from an amazing artist who loves his fans?
@mattb9054 1年前

If you played "because I got high" or "colt 45" at any house party in the early 2000s the entire crowd would go wild, that's how you know you are involved in something special. It doesn't matter if afroman has only 2 songs that people really know of, it's about what he represents just as much as the music, the time, the era, the weed, the nostalgia. I'm happy he's still alive and doing well in 2022. It's a tough world out there especially these days. Stay safe guys
@SoCloseToToast 1年前

Afroman is definitely one of the coolest gentlemen out there and this song emulates & encapsulates his vibe perfectly <3
@thomasdavey1513 1年前

To say this song is far reaching is an understatement. I live in a small town in Africa and I was listening to Afroman when I was in high-school. Still a huge part of my history.
@nitrous36 1年前

I always liked the song. And I'm not a weed smoker, never smoked weed lol. But it's still relatable because it's about getting nothing done because of procrastination or being distracted by something you would much rather be doing. Sometimes the best lessons are wrapped in jokes.
@xSiC84 1年前

Any fan of this man will say he is not a one hit wonder. Maybe one radio hit, but this man has loads of hits.
@involuntaryathlete5874 1年前

i love how this guy doesn't try to gas himself up. He's just a happy/cool guy that didn't/doesn't make excuses. Humble and strong.
@TutaNA-mu8sy 1年前

Damn almost felt sorry until he said😂I live happily ever after and laughed I'm like man this man is happy. Came from nothin, has like 5 cars a nice home and still gets high damn. Legend