Afroman Celebrates Ohio Cannabis Win with Fancy Goblet

Afroman Celebrates Ohio’s Legalization of Recreational Cannabis

Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman, known for his hit song “Because I Got High,” celebrated the legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio with a jubilant video posted on social media. In the five-minute clip, Afroman, whose real name is Joseph Foreman, took credit for helping make the sale of marijuana without a prescription a reality in his home state. Holding a large pink and gold goblet, he toasted his fellow Ohioans and repeatedly exclaimed, “You’re welcome,” in reference to the new law.

Claiming Credit for Legalization

“I got marijuana legal in Ohio,” Foreman proclaimed in the video, posted on Tuesday, August 6, the same day the recreational drug became legal in the state. He expressed gratitude to his supporters, saying, “I want to thank all the people that supported and stayed down like four flat tires.” His celebratory tone reflected the significance of the day for many Ohioans who had long awaited the legalization of recreational cannabis.

Proposing a New Holiday

Foreman also used the occasion to suggest a new holiday dedicated to the legalization of marijuana in Ohio. He playfully asked his viewers, “What day should be Ohio Afroman Marijuana Day? Should it be today [Aug. 6] or should it be the day they [Adams County sheriff’s deputies] raided my home? August 22 was the date. Actually, it was August 21, August 21. Sorry, I got high.” The rapper’s reference to the raid on his home added a personal touch to his celebration, connecting his legal troubles with the broader issue of marijuana legalization.

Reflecting on the Adams County Raid

Throughout the video, Foreman recounted the day Adams County sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant on his home in Winchester, Ohio, two years ago. The raid led to a lawsuit against Foreman by the deputies, who were unhappy about music videos and songs he posted online depicting the event. One of these, “Lemon Pound Cake,” humorously called out a deputy who was caught on camera taking a second look at a dessert on Foreman’s countertop during the raid.

“I want to make a toast to my fellow Ohioans,” Foreman said in the video. “Yes, marijuana is now legal in the state of Ohio. Today is our liberation day. Nobody else in Ohio gets raided because they have marijuana. Nobody gets their door kicked down and their home vandalized because they have marijuana.” His words underscored the sense of relief and victory felt by many in the state who had faced legal consequences for marijuana possession in the past.

Afroman’s Presidential Ambitions

In addition to celebrating marijuana legalization, Afroman used the video to touch on his ongoing court case related to the Adams County raid and to promote his presidential candidacy. Having officially filed the paperwork to run for president in April 2023, Afroman linked his campaign to his advocacy for marijuana legalization and free speech.

“Now that I got marijuana legal in the state of Ohio, I gotta fight for freedom of speech,” he said. “And just like I got marijuana legal in Ohio, I can get it legal all over the United States of America if you put Afroman in office.” He continued by criticizing government officials and law enforcement for suing him over his music videos, asserting that under his leadership, citizens wouldn’t face legal repercussions for speaking out about their experiences with the government.

A Celebration for Ohio

As Afroman raised his goblet to toast the people of Ohio, he concluded with a message of hope and congratulations. “So here’s to you, Ohio. Today’s a good day. Congratulations,” he said, marking the occasion as a significant moment in the state’s history and a personal triumph in his ongoing journey as a cannabis advocate and aspiring political figure.