The Story of 'Because I Got High' by Afroman

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  • @VICE
    @VICE  2 роки тому +357

    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. ua-cam.com/video/YJZUMX5PZ7U/v-deo.html

    • @re2355
      @re2355 2 роки тому +5

      ​@@CaptainBuggyTheClown On Vice News, where you'll find their news content, they uploaded a video 8 days ago called "Ukraine's War is Leading to a Nervous Breakdown" and two weeks ago a video titled "The War with Ukraine is Coming Home to Russians". Maybe you're confused about where to find their news content.

    • @iN8k
      @iN8k 2 роки тому +2

      2:56 “god" is nonexistent. If he was he wouldn’t force you to overwork your braiNpower & body to iNteract with him, religion, & religious traditions; & he wouldn`t allow you to step on piles of ants daily🧠🐜
      150 billion animals are slaughtered worldwide annually for food, fashion, & profit; As of 2021 there are 500,000+ homeless Americans effectiNg a miNimum of 500k family members; Many people have been falsely accused, outcasted, &/or murdered for “witchcraft”; Suicide bombiNgs have happened due to religion. Death alone, proves “god” is nonexistent

    • @DasGoodSoup
      @DasGoodSoup 2 роки тому +4

      and now to learn about the right wing connotations of becuase i got high..

    • @thecloneguyz
      @thecloneguyz 2 роки тому

      I smoked with this man in Seattle
      My OWN PERSONAL stuff!
      ua-cam.com/users/THECANNABISCULTUREZ

    • @lw1zfog
      @lw1zfog 2 роки тому +1

      souled out corporate M$M presstitutes

  • @BIGGDAKID
    @BIGGDAKID 2 роки тому +1952

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

    • @Xlsample
      @Xlsample 2 роки тому +130

      People allways forget COLT45 its a shame

    • @gooseman1011
      @gooseman1011 2 роки тому

      bro

    • @ArchieBl3h
      @ArchieBl3h 2 роки тому +14

      @@Xlsample i had like 3 or 4 of his albums. he always has the party hits on deck.

    • @saintpenielgaming
      @saintpenielgaming 2 роки тому +3

      @@Xlsample that's a jam 🔥

    • @arthurdurham
      @arthurdurham 2 роки тому +27

      I remember back then, Colt45 may have been even more popular. Because I Got High just stayed around longer

  • @1234GIRROX
    @1234GIRROX 2 роки тому +1563

    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

    • @victoriabaker4400
      @victoriabaker4400 2 роки тому +29

      And because we can hear the smile, we feel it in our bodies. It makes ya feel all right

    • @scroogemcduck9252
      @scroogemcduck9252 2 роки тому +2

      Yes

    • @stephenmiller2337
      @stephenmiller2337 2 роки тому +8

      I think it's physically impossible to sing this song without smiling.

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +1

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

    • @nateblocas
      @nateblocas 2 роки тому

      so true

  • @geezjunior
    @geezjunior Рік тому +781

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

  • @PotatoJonson
    @PotatoJonson 2 роки тому +1683

    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.

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому +56

      I watch this dude live, he smashed the living daylights out of an innocent women swaying from side to side all happy in the moment, listening to him.

    • @sasino
      @sasino 2 роки тому +16

      Wait wtf

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому +14

      @@sasino type afro man woman punch, get back to me

    • @PotatoJonson
      @PotatoJonson 2 роки тому +120

      @@jamesjameson4566 She wasn’t innocently enjoying the moment, she hopped on stage. He later said he didn’t know she was a female. Never any excuse for violence and he reacted terribly, but if I were to jump on stage at a concert I would know I was leaving my personal safety at the door.

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому +6

      @@PotatoJonson he very well knew, he had all the time in the world to extend his arm back fully and connect with her innocent face, and you well know it. I don't need to guess your ethnicity do I, what is it you guys say.... You already know

  • @keithvargas6583
    @keithvargas6583 2 роки тому +10689

    This is the documentary that no one asked for, but we all needed. Thank you, Vice.

    • @williamyoung9401
      @williamyoung9401 2 роки тому +114

      That's great! "People say, I'm a one-hit wonder. Well...how many hits do you need?" ^_^ ☝😂

    • @mnoble999
      @mnoble999 2 роки тому +15

      I def didn’t need this

    • @sam.4768
      @sam.4768 2 роки тому +23

      ye man frr i needed this, this is afroman is so underrated these days

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      @@sam.4768 Yeah I watched his video of him smashing that petite female fan across the stage, great guy 🥴🙄

    • @dandaadnad529
      @dandaadnad529 2 роки тому +9

      This was needed and it makes sense with this Vice serie. About time..this is a classic

  • @JennVix
    @JennVix 2 роки тому +191

    I love that he kept going! He didn't allow anyone to harsh his mellow, and he's still at it, making music, entertaining crowds, and having a great time! 100/10 Afroman!

    • @Kdramahotgist
      @Kdramahotgist 2 роки тому

      👆👆👆Look up that handle, he ships swiftly,
      Surest plug🍄🍄🍫💯..

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +1

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

  • @mattb9054
    @mattb9054 2 роки тому +1109

    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

    • @petey_know_pablo
      @petey_know_pablo 2 роки тому +27

      Colt 45 & ✌🏾 zig zags baby dats all I need! Absolute classic

    • @benkrauz725
      @benkrauz725 2 роки тому +16

      What do you mean he has mad good songs that all my people know that whole album was a banger I still throw it on and listen to it all the way through

    • @jacobkean03
      @jacobkean03 2 роки тому +15

      You play those songs today and people still go crazy and sing every word. People from all walks of life know his songs because he’s just such an iconic and all around good guy. He should be bigger than 99% of mainstream artists of this time.

    • @morbidone88
      @morbidone88 2 роки тому +12

      Palm Dale

    • @soyunperedor
      @soyunperedor 2 роки тому +4

      @@petey_know_pablo we can go the park after dark, and smoke that tumbleweed!

  • @kesyj13
    @kesyj13 2 роки тому +630

    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.

    • @silentbigsteve3429
      @silentbigsteve3429 Рік тому +5

      Go listen to his other music

    • @melissawright1979
      @melissawright1979 Рік тому +6

      He worked his ass off to get to where he is now. I admire that very much x

    • @kesyj13
      @kesyj13 Рік тому +4

      @@melissawright1979 I recently learned of a song he made, inspired by CCTV footage of the feds raiding Afroman's house.

    • @billyjoejimbob75
      @billyjoejimbob75 Рік тому

      @@kesyj13 Thought it was county sheriffs.

    • @dragonskull473slayer9
      @dragonskull473slayer9 Рік тому

      @@billyjoejimbob75 twas

  • @involuntaryathlete5874
    @involuntaryathlete5874 2 роки тому +417

    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.

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому +6

      Yeah he looked pretty strong when he smashed that fans face in

    • @djjazzyjeff1232
      @djjazzyjeff1232 2 роки тому +5

      Totally seems in on the joke. The absurdity of the whole thing and how cool it is at the same time.

    • @chux11379
      @chux11379 2 роки тому +1

      Not,he's a punk Period.We are glad he never got big

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому +1

      @D03 😒

  • @SoCloseToToast
    @SoCloseToToast 2 роки тому +1296

    Afroman is definitely one of the coolest gentlemen out there and this song emulates & encapsulates his vibe perfectly

    • @amberturd3565
      @amberturd3565 2 роки тому +1

      Besides when he sucker punches females on stage

    • @rocknrollrulesu2
      @rocknrollrulesu2 2 роки тому +21

      Didn’t he get in trouble for punching a woman on stage? I don’t know if the word gentleman comes to mind with Afroman

    • @cmacpan
      @cmacpan 2 роки тому +5

      @@rocknrollrulesu2 There are women who will make any man a non gentleman. I haven't met any but I've seen them.

    • @memyselfandi7193
      @memyselfandi7193 2 роки тому +6

      lmfao hes on camera knocking a woman out, come again?

    • @ChickenMcThiccken
      @ChickenMcThiccken 2 роки тому

      he's basically the rock n roll mcdonalds song ;but of weed

  • @YoungSlay
    @YoungSlay 2 роки тому +953

    I really like his story, his authenticity, and personality

    • @iceis4209
      @iceis4209 2 роки тому

      Something you can’t get nowadays everyone fake af being a trend follower lmao

    • @scorch4299
      @scorch4299 Рік тому

      seems like a nice guy

    • @Justdon-s2s
      @Justdon-s2s Рік тому

      @@scorch4299 Have you seen the video of him punching that woman right off the stage? Real nice guy.

    • @kingtwisty8531
      @kingtwisty8531 Рік тому

      @@Justdon-s2s don't get up in people's space and harass them. Quit white knighting for some dumb broad who was touching up on him on stage.

  • @StuartWoodrow
    @StuartWoodrow 2 роки тому +283

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

    • @ChrisxPalm
      @ChrisxPalm 10 місяців тому

      He figured it out friend. We are on the same path. See you there.

  • @GoBirds808
    @GoBirds808 2 роки тому +361

    I was a junior in high school, going into senior year, this song was awesome. we were smoking weed and watching Jay and silent Bob strike back on repeat. What a time to be alive.

    • @koridredd
      @koridredd 2 роки тому +8

      Same! The good old days

    • @skepticalfan
      @skepticalfan 2 роки тому +1

      I was going to rehab.

    • @b96793
      @b96793 2 роки тому +9

      @@skepticalfan was it because….. u got high ??

    • @austins.2495
      @austins.2495 2 роки тому +3

      Same here brother

    • @joeschmoe8504
      @joeschmoe8504 2 роки тому +2

      Same bro, was a senior and it just hit

  • @xSiC84
    @xSiC84 2 роки тому +674

    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.

    • @Garbeaux.
      @Garbeaux. 2 роки тому +41

      Crazy Rap (Colt 45) and Mississippi are my favorites.

    • @yorkiromanio1433
      @yorkiromanio1433 2 роки тому +27

      Including the one where he knocked out that woman dancing on stage 😂💀 that was a huge hit!

    • @teksaucee
      @teksaucee 2 роки тому +1

      He hits everyday 🤣

    • @billyrigby4839
      @billyrigby4839 2 роки тому +1

      Pimpin Pennsylvania tho

    • @rickyjames1659
      @rickyjames1659 2 роки тому +10

      Some women need some sense knocked into them. Some women feel like they are entitled to more than others just because they are pretty. Lol, some guys also feel that way.

  • @omnidimensional
    @omnidimensional 2 роки тому +2198

    Afroman’s energy and laughter is infectious! 😂😂😂

    • @0704kel
      @0704kel 2 роки тому +1

      So cute 😇

    • @realtalk5626
      @realtalk5626 Рік тому +1

      it iiis brooo... man i wish i had this energy... lost that years ago

    • @unfilterednations
      @unfilterednations Рік тому

      Positive vibe man 😂

    • @antthegord9411
      @antthegord9411 Рік тому +6

      That's definitely saying something about his energy if it's infectious even when he's high af. Mans is on an entirely different plane of existence from the rest of us and I can only wish for that kind of enlightenment.

    • @imee8843
      @imee8843 Рік тому

      Yes indeed !!

  • @Kyle-kr4je
    @Kyle-kr4je 2 роки тому +285

    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

    • @lruddy8820
      @lruddy8820 Рік тому

      funny, one of the best shows ive been too was andrew wk and it was just him a keyboard and a backing track

  • @easytiger35
    @easytiger35 2 роки тому +771

    I got to interview Afroman when I was in college years ago and he was great to chat with. I had called him for the interview and missed him....he called back and left a voicemail singing "I was gonna call you sooner, but then I got high!" Really cool dude.
    This was one example of how the early mp3 file sharing made someone's career. Everyone had this song downloaded from Limewire or Kazaa and heard it when they wouldn't have otherwise.

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      Was it cool when he smashed that women in the face?

    • @justhearmeout3959
      @justhearmeout3959 2 роки тому +7

      Hold on. Did you ever get the interview? Was the voicemail the end of the story? Did you sell the voicemail on eBay?

    • @FentanylPopsicle
      @FentanylPopsicle 2 роки тому +7

      I remember seeing him perform in Destin FL (I forget the name of the club, right by the beach) on 4/20/08. The outside area was a cloud of smoke, this was well before weed was any resemblance of legal in FL. The Cops were swarming that place in full force at the end of the night. Needless to say I saw him perform a few songs and dipped, I couldn't partake considering I was active duty attending EOD School at Eglin AFB down the road. Hard to believe that's been over 14 years ago.

    • @sasino
      @sasino 2 роки тому +4

      Never seen this dude but he was a legend among pot smokers in Italy when I started smoking weed

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      @@FentanylPopsicle how do you feel when you watch the video of him extending his arm back fully and launching that ferocious punch to the womans face, flying to the ground. Is it all just fine to you?

  • @Shalashaska13
    @Shalashaska13 2 роки тому +281

    One of the most immortalized stoner songs sung by such a jovial spirit which hasn't lost its spark, and everytime you hear it you just want to light up a joint/ blunt get high and sing along to this masterpiece of music

  • @halfhack3d
    @halfhack3d 2 роки тому +404

    I will never forget the day I got high with Afroman and played an opening set for his performance at my hometown bar. Hands down one of my favorite moments in life. Afterwards I invited him to my studio to record some material and hangout. Still to this day I have his bars on my laptop that I think will never get released.... Because we got high

    • @xp7575
      @xp7575 2 роки тому +18

      Wesley Willis asked me to open the pill bottles for his schizophrenia meds at the bar before he went on stage at a show in a small club back in the 90's so I can definitely relate to your story

    • @southernguru1455
      @southernguru1455 2 роки тому +22

      I smoked Crack with Steve o

    • @cmacpan
      @cmacpan 2 роки тому

      @@xp7575 💀 ⚰

    • @LilReapa666
      @LilReapa666 2 роки тому

      @@southernguru1455 lucky. i would have loved to party with steve-o back when he was full throttle 24/7 lmfao. did yall do any nitrous? bc that was like his main squeeze back then lmao

    • @illandavis149
      @illandavis149 2 роки тому

      Daaa Daa da da dot

  • @Sweeterman
    @Sweeterman 2 роки тому +136

    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?

    • @futuristic.handgun
      @futuristic.handgun Рік тому +1

      This is the best. Thank you for sharing that. Love it. 💓

    • @bobbyginnings9273
      @bobbyginnings9273 Рік тому +2

      He only signed 1 guitar for you.?!?.
      He probably would have done more for you.
      ...but he got high.

    • @Sweeterman
      @Sweeterman Рік тому

      @bobbyginnings9273 ahahahahaha hopefully he can kick some ass this upcoming election

  • @RevitUp81
    @RevitUp81 2 роки тому +345

    Afroman is the type of guy who can break up a fight without interfering. His presence alone with light up a room and make people smile.

    • @Kdramahotgist
      @Kdramahotgist 2 роки тому

      👆👆👆Look up that handle, he ships swiftly,
      Surest plug🍄🍄🍫💯.....

    • @ganderstein3426
      @ganderstein3426 2 роки тому +17

      Tell that to that little girl whose head he almost knocked off, while on stage. He's a real beacon of light.

    • @psychotropictraveler514
      @psychotropictraveler514 2 роки тому +7

      ​@@ganderstein3426 lmao for real, glad someone said it. That was brutal

    • @JuanSchwartz
      @JuanSchwartz 2 роки тому +4

      @@ganderstein3426 the man is only human. He did indeed slap a woman for interrupting his performance. However the guy is really good to his fans. I heard this dude also sing happ birthday to a teenage girl he didn't even know over the phone at random request. Say what you want about the guy, but just like you and I he's a real fallible person. I'm sure you're not perfect either. Just happens that HIS moments of victory and downfall are caught in the public eye.

    • @kennycollins9441
      @kennycollins9441 2 роки тому +1

      He slapped the soul outta that bish!

  • @FIDEL_CASHFLOW_
    @FIDEL_CASHFLOW_ 2 роки тому +280

    I've never sat there and wondered what afroman's life story was but I'm glad that there are videos like this one to answer the questions I didn't know I had

    • @esmokah
      @esmokah 2 роки тому

      The algorithm is working

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +1

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

  • @joels5722
    @joels5722 2 роки тому +69

    Tim Ramenofsky is an absolute legend. Selling local records out of the shop AND brining in people to record? This dude truly has a passion and shares it, you cannot ask for better. You’re a hero Tim.

  • @thomasdavey1513
    @thomasdavey1513 2 роки тому +153

    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.

  • @EddVCR
    @EddVCR 2 роки тому +218

    Mad respect to the Afroman for standing true to the essence of who he truly is rather than letting big record company manipulate it.
    Afroman is happy when he’s making other people happy with his music, and that what he continues to do!

  • @jakecompton9699
    @jakecompton9699 2 роки тому +157

    I love that he embraces the song and you can tell it genuinely makes him happy. Shoutout Afroman for finding his lane and sticking to it

    • @babykuttthroat3410
      @babykuttthroat3410 2 роки тому

      On me bro I feel like he doesn’t get the credit he deserves shout out the goat!

  • @giovannyrosales9882
    @giovannyrosales9882 2 роки тому +156

    Afroman has so many hits. It's sad that people only remember because I got high. Put on his album and let it play my boy Richard taught me that. R.I.P Richard. 👊

    • @kristp05
      @kristp05 2 роки тому +11

      Palmdale is still my favorite Afroman song. Good high school memories

    • @bobgrenier5867
      @bobgrenier5867 2 роки тому +8

      Sell Your Dope, Back to School, Tumbleweed, Hush, Ghetto Memories.. All bangers

    • @full3ffectpropaganda875
      @full3ffectpropaganda875 2 роки тому +15

      Colt 45 will always be a classic

    • @everythingyousayiscorrect
      @everythingyousayiscorrect 2 роки тому +3

      🎶Colt 45 and 2 zig zags baby thats all we need..🎶 👀

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +2

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

  • @nitrous36
    @nitrous36 2 роки тому +173

    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.

    • @msdee7399
      @msdee7399 2 роки тому +8

      Well said

    • @paintawaytheday420
      @paintawaytheday420 2 роки тому +2

      Truth.

    • @briankim9283
      @briankim9283 Рік тому +3

      Nailed it. You must be Joseph

    • @cheffboyaryeezy2496
      @cheffboyaryeezy2496 Рік тому

      You really should try it once and listen to it. Alcohol is way worse than weed on every system in your body including your brain. If youll drink a beer you can definitely smoke a joint

    • @LazyIRanch
      @LazyIRanch Рік тому +5

      My son turned me on to this song when he was twelve, and I laughed my butt off!
      Now my son is 31 and we often smoke a few bowls after dinner while watching Star Trek reruns. Back then, neither of us smoked the "Devil's Lettuce", but when I found that it reduces the pain of trigeminal neuralgia, the very painful neurological disease I have, then I started medicating with it.
      Back in 2004 when my pain was off the charts, my doctor prescribed Fentanyl patch to control the pain, but that crap made me very sick. I've been prescribed anti-seizure meds that affected my memory and ability to function so adversely that I forgot how to drive a car or operate common tools. One drug caused severe allergic reaction where I had blisters all over me.
      Cannabis affects memory, but nothing like the pharmaceuticals do.
      My disease is a brain disorder that is related to epileptic seizures. Cannabis has proven to be an effective treatment for epilepsy. It seems to prevent most seizures from occurring or lessens the severity.
      It gave me my life back!
      A friend in Texas has a young daughter who is epileptic. Her seizures were so severe and frequent the poor little girl had to stop attending school. My friend read about a girl in Colorado whose epilepsy was very similar to her daughters. This girl was treated by a special strain of cannabis called Charlotte's Web, which is high-cannabidiol, low-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and doesn't make one "high" like traditional weed since it's low in THC. It's a CBD product made from hemp.
      Of course, living in Texas she couldn't buy this medicine for her daughter even though it's CBD. Her daughter had a severe seizure that put her in the hospital and nearly ended her, and that was the last straw. My friend decided to move to Colorado to save her baby girl! It's working very well, and she's now attending public school, making good grades and lots of friends.

  • @cdanielh128
    @cdanielh128 2 роки тому +304

    Every time this dude played our club up in Starkville he killed it. Was always a chill night for security and it was always packed. Keep it up Joseph!

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +2

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

    • @ilovemikerogers
      @ilovemikerogers 2 роки тому

      I was at Auburn during that time period when he was on the SEC circuit and it was fun times

    • @repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3
      @repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 2 роки тому

      Repent to Jesus Christ “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
      ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬
      htt

    • @chelseachelseafcsuperfan7220
      @chelseachelseafcsuperfan7220 2 роки тому

      @@Beeboop00 I don’t care

  • @oshioadams8751
    @oshioadams8751 2 роки тому +124

    I love his laughter. I love how positive his perspective is, it's priceless. That self satisfaction and inner peace and joy.
    It's so beautiful.

    • @dosphari
      @dosphari 2 роки тому

      It's the herb..

  • @donp244
    @donp244 2 роки тому +91

    "They say your a one hit wonder, well how many hits do you need?" that means he's good spiritual and financially because of just one song that makes him feel happy every time he raps it that's amazing!!!

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +1

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

    • @missionave558
      @missionave558 2 роки тому +4

      @@Beeboop00 Well he is a actually a real pimp wat u expect

    • @whatsittoyou5801
      @whatsittoyou5801 2 роки тому

      I approve this message.. because I got high 😅😂

    • @fakinlunatik3553
      @fakinlunatik3553 2 роки тому

      many one hit wonder authors live good life out of those 3-5 lucky minutes

    • @zerofox7347
      @zerofox7347 2 роки тому

      @@Beeboop00yeah but only cos he got high.. 😏

  • @yanuisme
    @yanuisme 2 роки тому +35

    Knowing the way he face the ups and downs of his life with that vibes and laughters are so enlighten. Longlive, Afroman. Thanks a lot for this, VICE!

  • @leedza
    @leedza 2 роки тому +380

    Happy he is living out his dreams without the pressure of mainstream success. I wish more of these one hit wonder stories were like this, where the artist gets to live off that song and while enjoying a private life with no regrets.

    • @michaeljohnson2857
      @michaeljohnson2857 2 роки тому +18

      She is correct but he did it !! and reaping the success. Sometimes It not how complex a thing is, but who is willing to show up and get something done!

    • @pnwrx1562
      @pnwrx1562 2 роки тому

      Just leaving this here..... Kevin Smith is a grifter pos.

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      One hit wonder, more like one hit pure evil. Type afroman punches woman in, come back and tell me you still like this guy

    • @SimmyVee
      @SimmyVee 2 роки тому

      @@jamesjameson4566 She deserved it anyways

    • @beardahn2331
      @beardahn2331 2 роки тому

      @@jamesjameson4566 I still like this PIMP! But started to think you're a turd! You keep missing the point that she walked on stage at a live concert!

  • @JaxonWax
    @JaxonWax 2 роки тому +64

    My sister met Afroman at a club/bar, he's such a down to earth person. He did a video for my dads birthday just because she said it was his birthday. He's brought so much light to cannabis and I think he had a big impact on destigmatizing weed culture in the early 2000's. So great to see how far weed laws have changed over the years In the states. Afroman will always be be played in the playlist for the kickbacks, colt 45 personally is what got me on to Afroman and is for sure my favorite song. Every listen is a smile and a good time no matter what mood I'm. Thank you Afroman. And thank you vice for a one of a kind documentary.

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +1

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

    • @JaxonWax
      @JaxonWax 2 роки тому +1

      @@Beeboop00 people change, I’m pretty sure he’s came out about this. Very long ago

    • @SanandTac
      @SanandTac 2 роки тому

      ​@@Beeboop00 A yes i watched the footage and as a performer i had many time to fight or scream at anoying people jumping on stage. and i am not known. but it happen trowing a punch and being out of charater or out of line is NOT ok but its not : " beating women".
      I have been hit in the face multiple time by partenair or other (femal) and we never conculded : these women beat men. I had enouth brain to understand , shitty context ( argument , alcool, music loud, BEING ON STAGE )Your comment is misleading and i think.... YOU should chill and get High XD

    • @Ayeitschrisbaby
      @Ayeitschrisbaby 2 роки тому

      @@Beeboop00 who gives af

  • @j.a.r.family2576
    @j.a.r.family2576 2 роки тому +81

    I graduated high school in 98 and I absolutely changed my life with this man's music. Love him forever. Especially the " man walking up to a fish market and says Morning Ladies!!! Hahahhah I love it. That album is dumb dope. I'm 42 now and still smile when I hear it

    • @j.a.r.family2576
      @j.a.r.family2576 2 роки тому +1

      Also, from North Alabama

    • @nwbklr
      @nwbklr 2 роки тому

      @@j.a.r.family2576 Heyyy grad’d in ‘99 from the Florida Panhandle!

    • @Stevethegreenmachine
      @Stevethegreenmachine 2 роки тому

      Good morning ladies 🤣🌶️🔥

  • @jakobusprinsloo5871
    @jakobusprinsloo5871 2 роки тому +50

    I was a 10 year old boy when I heard because I got high for the first time. I was on holiday with some family friends on the wild coast of South Africa (where smoking marijuana is a very popular past time). I just remember one evening after a braai (barbecue) and lots of drinking all the adults really enjoying and laughing at this song. Us kids laughed as well, not knowing what its all about but just seeing the joy around this song I always remember that positive memory. Because I got high travelled with me through my later university years when I started experimenting with marijuana, particularly in my post grad years. It has and will always be a positive and uplifting piece of music to me. Thanks Afroman.

  • @kanereid4977
    @kanereid4977 2 роки тому +880

    This song was played at my cousins funeral sitting in the Chapel it was a fitting tribute even the priest didn't mind

    • @dishonoredundead
      @dishonoredundead 2 роки тому +45

      I used to listen to this when I was still straight edge. It's just a song that helps you deal with stuff, it's upbeat against adversity. It's inherently adverse, it's doing something that is illegal(was illegal back then still is lots of places)to deal with life's problems. Future generations wont remember what it was like, the shame and risk it used to be to go to a party, or meet new people, and navigate around smoking. Hide behind the shed, hope you don't ask the wrong person who calls the cops, hope you don't get judged. That culture will be lost on future generations. Just getting green back in the day was dangerous. And I was a misanthrope(without it), so I had to be social and ask people for help getting something illegal. It was rough, songs like this just made it fun. made you feel more comfortable. Playing a song like this used to be a small protest, with a great beat. Still love this song. Had no idea he was such a good singer either.

    • @kanereid4977
      @kanereid4977 2 роки тому

      @DECLAN_TRIPZS ON INSTAGRAM got ya

    • @littlereptilian7580
      @littlereptilian7580 2 роки тому +5

      Cringe

    • @Jowen0wen
      @Jowen0wen 2 роки тому +2

      @@littlereptilian7580 what's cringe?

    • @littlereptilian7580
      @littlereptilian7580 2 роки тому

      @@Jowen0wen playing this song in front of a church with adults crying

  • @Realtor_Ryan_Hodzic
    @Realtor_Ryan_Hodzic 2 роки тому +565

    not just a one hit wonder... he's a one album wonder. that whole album was classic.

    • @serator24
      @serator24 2 роки тому +8

      Drunk'n'high is also great album 👍

    • @Texass117
      @Texass117 2 роки тому +44

      Colt 45 and 2 zig zags

    • @darienpinkston7311
      @darienpinkston7311 2 роки тому +12

      2 album wonder
      He dropped a hot Christmas album too dawg

    • @zackthomas1031
      @zackthomas1031 2 роки тому +1

      @@darienpinkston7311 Yessssss!

    • @GregorioStyreco
      @GregorioStyreco 2 роки тому +2

      You truly dont know the term "one hit wonder" (One Cash Cow Hit-Or music that went viral, before viral was known lol). Stop that fake positivity guys!

  • @ratstograts
    @ratstograts 2 роки тому +728

    I love that he values being alone. What a cool human this man is.

    • @ganderstein3426
      @ganderstein3426 2 роки тому

      Check out the video of him punching that little white girl who fell for his act (like you).

    • @HighlanderNorth1
      @HighlanderNorth1 2 роки тому +28

      😏 One thing we know for sure, is that Afroman could've become a much bigger success..... But then he got high.

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +8

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

    • @karencarney7595
      @karencarney7595 2 роки тому +5

      Lonely people enjoy being alone, because social interactions take a lot of work and at its core, its a downfall. Believe me. There is a difference between living alone and choosing loneliness.

    • @bashleyrespectfully4562
      @bashleyrespectfully4562 2 роки тому +3

      Nah he's alone for a reason these are not the kinda men u wanna run into in a club or something. His walls like that for a reason😬

  • @SEB1991SEB
    @SEB1991SEB Рік тому +49

    Glad to hear he's not only doing well, but really well. He's happy and still doing what he loves after all these years, he's still living the dream.

  • @lobo_solo214
    @lobo_solo214 2 роки тому +107

    5 minutes in and this is already GOLD to me. Please do more like these! Shout out Afro man, every kid that I grew up with knew the lyrics. We'd watch Jay n Silent Bob strike back just to see the music video at the end. Great song, it's going in the time capsule.

  • @tirkentube
    @tirkentube 2 роки тому +299

    one hit wonder... okay? perhaps. but in his case, that ENTIRE ALBUM was INCREDIBLE. the whole thing is just hilarious, has good beats, good rap, it's awesome. well done album.

    • @odst2247
      @odst2247 2 роки тому +4

      I think it’s a reference to his other Hit, one hit wonder.

    • @GrimdankMcDanker
      @GrimdankMcDanker 2 роки тому

      @Eric Kelly shut up nerd

    • @thesmalllebowski6528
      @thesmalllebowski6528 2 роки тому +8

      Palmdale absolutely slaps

    • @mchepen
      @mchepen 2 роки тому

      mississippi too

    • @joearnold5836
      @joearnold5836 2 роки тому +1

      True! That whole album was a house party CLASSIC! Graduated in 07' and even then, it was still bumpin'!

  • @devinhiett7341
    @devinhiett7341 2 роки тому +191

    What a down-to-earth guy. This gives me more appreciation for him as a person. I wish the best for him in life and whatever makes him happy

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому +1

      Nice comment, now go and watch him land a haymaker on a defenceless 110 lb female, full force behind it, could've killed her

    • @devinhiett7341
      @devinhiett7341 2 роки тому +1

      @@jamesjameson4566 yeah wasn't cool of him to punch someone, but the act was more reactive than malicious. I found an article online from NME by Luke Morgan Britton, describing "Afroman, real name Joseph Edgar Foreman, was playing guitar onstage when a woman approached him from behind and danced against him, at which point he turned around and punched her with his right hand.". Not saying that he should've punched her, but I think it's reasonable to speculate maybe Afroman didn't know who just came up behind and started grabbing him, and reacted swiftly.
      I'm not trying to ride Afroman's dick, but don't make it seem like it's something it's not. Also, its a pretty well known fact as a fan you don't just jump on stage cause you feel like it. People who, uninvitationally, go on stage during a show usually get roughed up because how are people suppose to know if this random person is a mega-fan or someone trying to hurt them for clout or publicity (xxxtentacion, Pantera, Ski Mask, and I assume others have had the latter happen to them)

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      @@devinhiett7341 why are you reading articles on it, there's a video, and it was what it was, a dark hearted, evil person acting out some extreme violence against a very small woman, evil and cowardly. He had plenty of time to react, he had plenty of time to pull his arm all the way back to really give it the full force, he put his whole body in to it, he also found her face quite easily, meaning he knew exactly who he was punching, so that... I didn't see it stuff... Doesn't fly (she did though) Also he immediately gets back to playing his guitar, like it never happened, there was no threat, perceived or otherwise and there was certainly no remorse

  • @TutaNA-mu8sy
    @TutaNA-mu8sy 2 роки тому +115

    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

  • @joniden2215
    @joniden2215 2 роки тому +426

    This is the kind of journalism we need from Vice.

    • @YungTrinidad407
      @YungTrinidad407 2 роки тому +7

      This comment should have more likes cmon boys

    • @flocko913
      @flocko913 2 роки тому +9

      Exactly what I was thinking. No political angles. Just great stories being told like the video on “Mattress Mack”

    • @pnwrx1562
      @pnwrx1562 2 роки тому

      Just leaving this here..... Kevin Smith is a grifter pos.

    • @lamaidalaakapinkcrocodile7527
      @lamaidalaakapinkcrocodile7527 2 роки тому

      yup, this is a gem, unlike those woke ass liberal bias documents

    • @rebeccaellsbury73
      @rebeccaellsbury73 2 роки тому +2

      Pls help me my mother is homosexual what do I do pls

  • @dereksmyth8596
    @dereksmyth8596 2 роки тому +253

    I met him while he was staying at a hotel I was working at a couple years ago because he was playing at a gig in my town. Totally cool guy he even put me and my wife down as VIP guests to the show. I honestly figured he'd forget but sure enough he put us on the list and we got in free and up close! The 1st video on my channel is actually from that night!

    • @ablemagawitch
      @ablemagawitch 2 роки тому +6

      You'll be amazed at how many people we put on guest lists that can't be bothered to show up.

    • @dereksmyth8596
      @dereksmyth8596 2 роки тому +6

      @Able Magawitch May I ask who we is? Just curious.

    • @Katharsis540
      @Katharsis540 2 роки тому +1

      LEGENDARY!

    • @Thestockxj96
      @Thestockxj96 2 роки тому +2

      @@dereksmyth8596 Deez nuts. Hehe got em!

  • @EthanAndPapawsGarage
    @EthanAndPapawsGarage 2 роки тому +51

    There is so much value in this video! It shows you that it doesn’t have to be complicated, keeping it simple sometimes is best. Also almost everyone knows this and Colt 45! They will forever be classics! He is happy and proud of his success! More people should be proud of their success and realize you don’t have to be on top of the world to be happy.

  • @dustycoward7615
    @dustycoward7615 2 роки тому +10

    I remember being a college student at Mississippi State and we all knew African songs… not just one but multiple. Then a year later I’m listening to the radio and Afroman is number one. It was crazy and really cool to be a part of watching him at Ricks to seeing him on TV

  • @2wheelrich
    @2wheelrich 2 роки тому +59

    This came out around the time I was graduating high-school and not only does it always have a spot in my heart. Its also a album that can make you happy/change your mood. Everyone needs some afroman in they life!

    • @michaelwerkov3438
      @michaelwerkov3438 2 роки тому

      Sounds like you're a graduate of 99-04 HS Era 5oo?
      There's a lot of really neat things these days... new music, cool tech, some musics even showed me how silly and aggressive so much music was in the years 00-10, and how even in sea of shitty pop music that we loved to hate, there were still some gems that have stood the test of time...
      ... but man... something about graduating prior to 2005 was just cool and comfortable in a way that doesn't exist anymore. Those formative years right in the height of the 90s, when the horizon was wide open, everything was looking up, tech seemed hopeful more than today's scammy conflict filled echo-chambers and insta-(role)models...
      Napster making things feel at our fingers... Google just starting to make its name and sticking to "don't be evil"... a weird time between house phones and pocket workstations.
      The best of the 90s, and the first to never see the adult political, media, economic, social world not having been rocked by 9/11. I'd love to know about people's formative years and HS from all time periods, but the only ones I'm a little jealous of are those who graduated between 96-2000, who got to see the real world before 9/11 reconfigured everything

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +1

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

  • @la7era1u54
    @la7era1u54 2 роки тому +364

    How could anyone not like this guy? He is one of those people that will keep you smiling and laughing anytime he is around

    • @cstepaniuk8611
      @cstepaniuk8611 2 роки тому +30

      Still weighing the morality of when he punched that women who hopped on his stage.

    • @beardahn2331
      @beardahn2331 2 роки тому +20

      @@cstepaniuk8611 what prize do you think she should be rewarded for breaking the rules of getting on stage? In my world, stupid games gets you stupid prizes! She won that night but apparently didn't like her prize!

    • @cstepaniuk8611
      @cstepaniuk8611 2 роки тому +12

      @@beardahn2331 I think the punishment was too severe for the crime.
      He could have seriously injured that woman while she was posing no obvious threat.
      Arrogant to invite herself on stage; she was merely dancing.
      What if that was your sister/mom/wife/daughter?
      I would prefer someone politely and firmly remove her from the stage.

    • @cstepaniuk8611
      @cstepaniuk8611 2 роки тому +6

      @@beardahn2331 I understand that audience members have assaulted/murdered performers in the past.
      Do you truly believe that was her intent?

    • @cstepaniuk8611
      @cstepaniuk8611 2 роки тому +4

      @@beardahn2331 A black eye and possible concussion is not a prize.
      This is not your world, it is ours.
      World is not an appropriate substitute for your opinion.

  • @-Just_Justin-
    @-Just_Justin- 2 роки тому +117

    This song was very influential to me as a teen growing up.
    Seeing the real Afroman behind the scenes and sharing his story had made me appreciate him even more.

    • @OhioMan1854
      @OhioMan1854 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, my friend in grade school showed me Afroman and that was it

    • @PiglipsMaximus
      @PiglipsMaximus 2 роки тому +4

      I’ve been high ever since

    • @AuroraBoarder1
      @AuroraBoarder1 2 роки тому

      I sang this song at my 54th birthday party. 😜

  • @lesliebean4594
    @lesliebean4594 2 роки тому +21

    I loved every second of this. That song has always brought a smile to my face. I’ve jammed to it many times. Alone, and with friends. Learning more about him, how it all came about, and hearing his infectious laughter was awesome! Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @thegamingprimate1203
    @thegamingprimate1203 2 роки тому +50

    This video is also a masterpiece, it being nostalgic to us people born early '90s and earlier, the chance of seeing another interview of Afroman, and the message Afroman said about 'good things happen when you are alone'. This video is great, and it complete the details.

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +1

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

  • @goldberg2508
    @goldberg2508 2 роки тому +359

    I wish this man nothing but happiness, he deserves it.

    • @Axelrckr
      @Axelrckr 2 роки тому

      Yeah, no. He brutally assaulted a woman on stage. Go look it here on UA-cam.

    • @martinial
      @martinial 2 роки тому

      @@dd52161 proof fr

    • @fedoramcclaren4294
      @fedoramcclaren4294 2 роки тому

      @@martinial
      It may have been an accident, but nonetheless, it happened.

    • @GeneralBuckNaked
      @GeneralBuckNaked 2 роки тому +2

      @D... Play stupid games win stupid prizes.. What did she think would happen jumping on stage while he was performing? Then trying to drunk dance all over him

    • @beb-broly7304
      @beb-broly7304 2 роки тому +1

      @@dd52161 not seeing anywhere that she passed away from the punch, not seeing anywhere that she passed away at all where did you get that from

  • @alienj272
    @alienj272 2 роки тому +130

    Bring this song back now. Please! We need some uplifting from the 90s/2000's. Legend afroman! Brings back awesome memories. Thanks Afroman!

    • @thomastakeshita4979
      @thomastakeshita4979 2 роки тому +6

      wdym bring it back did it go away?

    • @adonismartinez2891
      @adonismartinez2891 2 роки тому

      it never went away, song blew up again in 2012 i remember thats all we listgened to in middle school

    • @tomdaverosie
      @tomdaverosie 2 роки тому +1

      Go check out a Colt 45 Christmas! 'tis the season

    • @Jac735
      @Jac735 2 роки тому

      @@thomastakeshita4979 they actually banned the song on tge 📻 🎙 📡 back in my area dint know bout y'all area

    • @silentbigsteve3429
      @silentbigsteve3429 Рік тому

      He has more than one song

  • @arkayarkay7556
    @arkayarkay7556 2 роки тому +9

    He has done so many bangers, like "i refuse", "drive better drunk", "keep on limpin" just to name a few, hes still one of the staples of my music library

    • @youartsywitch
      @youartsywitch Рік тому

      I’m going to check out his other music

    • @Justdon-s2s
      @Justdon-s2s Рік тому

      Don’t forget his big head punch you in the face and chill out $65,000 ha ha Ha

  • @ashred9665
    @ashred9665 2 роки тому +112

    Man seems at peace, that's all that matters. Inspirational. You don't need what the world/system tells you about happiness and life. Life is life, it will never change. A man with the least amount of stress is the richest man. Patron saint of my 420 era.

    • @Billy.Ripken
      @Billy.Ripken 2 роки тому

      Guess u missed when he smacked the hell out of a female fan. On stage. For NO REASON. Real great guy

    • @SoulFighter27
      @SoulFighter27 2 роки тому

      thats what life is all about man, much love brother

    • @pnwrx1562
      @pnwrx1562 2 роки тому +2

      Just leaving this here..... Kevin Smith is a grifter pos.

    • @beardahn2331
      @beardahn2331 2 роки тому

      @@Billy.Ripken Guess you missed that paying for entertainment doesn't mean you get to participate. Stupid people win stupid prizes! NFL, NBA, boxing, etc FOH 🤡

    • @snuffspoon
      @snuffspoon 2 роки тому

      @@Billy.Ripken for no reason? like that stupid white lady didnt sneak her way on stage

  • @majorcrimesdivisionclothin6425
    @majorcrimesdivisionclothin6425 2 роки тому +82

    "good things happen when you're alone"
    Definitely a statement that goes against the social grain, but a statement that I, someone who makes art can relate to. Loneliness is pain, but loneliness can be the catalyst that some of us use to make art. Thank you Afroman

    • @byloyuripka9624
      @byloyuripka9624 2 роки тому +4

      loneliness is pleasure, youre confused by society

    • @kjohn5224
      @kjohn5224 2 роки тому +2

      You're wrong, he's talking about being alone, not loneky. I love being alone, it's invigorating and the world has endless possibilities. You're making it sound all sad.

    • @blackbiz
      @blackbiz 2 роки тому +1

      Very well said!

    • @The_Weekday
      @The_Weekday 2 роки тому +1

      As a Fellow Artist myself, I can fully agree with with your last statement. Loneliness is pain and pain can either make or break you but one thing that's garenteed is the crazy artistic outcome that comes with it

    • @TwanVRr39O
      @TwanVRr39O 2 роки тому

      Loneliness isn’t pain it’s a beautiful thing

  • @TheDoofConquers
    @TheDoofConquers 2 роки тому +52

    "How many hits do you need?" Just one and your whole life will change.
    Groups are explored because of only one hit song and are gossiped about as to why their other songs that were better that didn't make it. Afro, if you see this ever, just know two of your songs are constantly played in my area. You were never forgotten about, radio is a shame and always will be a puppet to guide the masses.

    • @lifewithceecee9035
      @lifewithceecee9035 2 роки тому +2

      Right!!!! ♥️♥️ People should leave one hit wonders alone. Ps some songs on his album were really good

  • @bellowick
    @bellowick Рік тому +6

    "I don't do good when i'm serious" Hits surprisingly close home, for a lot of people comedy is the only way of coping with bad times, taking that away is the same as taking away any other kind of coping mechanism.

  • @Colbster32456
    @Colbster32456 2 роки тому +26

    I met him last summer when he came to Panama City Beach to do a show. He’s the nicest most chill guy you could ever wanna meet! Let us get all the pics we wanted with him and even sat at the bar and talked to him for a little bit. He deserves nothing but happiness!

  • @TearCry08
    @TearCry08 2 роки тому +102

    My cousin used to play this music every morning when we wake up and we didn’t understand what “getting high” mean since we were just kid but we liked it so much we sang it every time we hear it. Sadly my cousin passed away three years ago. And every time I hear this song reminds me of him, he will be missed and memories of this song ❤️

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      Type afroman punches women in face, see how many love hearts you have for this this evil man

    • @jjcoola998
      @jjcoola998 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah it’s crazy how emotionally connected people and certain songs and become, I have a couple similar examples of this with a friend who overdosed and one who was killed by a drunk driver.

  • @Boscha31
    @Boscha31 2 роки тому +42

    This little documentary put me in a great mood. Fantastic stuff Vice.

  • @dakotahurt597
    @dakotahurt597 2 роки тому +127

    This man's happiness is super contagious

  • @TrudyPatootie
    @TrudyPatootie 2 роки тому +21

    *Loner? Now you are speaking my language. Afroman is funny, authentic and just*
    *cool. What an icon. I am so glad that I stumbled upon this video tonight because*
    *his laughter and passion for life will keep me going for awhile! I can't get the smile*
    *off my face.* 😋😎

  • @Dantheflyingman6
    @Dantheflyingman6 2 роки тому +134

    The fact that Kevin Smith gave credit where credit was due was amazing.

  • @demianb5463
    @demianb5463 2 роки тому +137

    This man is a national treasure

  • @serinaa520
    @serinaa520 2 роки тому +56

    I don't even smoke weed that's one of if not my favorite song of all time. I literally smiled the entire time watching this video just seeing how incredibly joyful Afroman, Joseph seems makes me happy inside

    • @theWanAndOnly
      @theWanAndOnly 2 роки тому +1

      i hate weed but love the song too! i love the mellowness and chill vibes

    • @zzz3493
      @zzz3493 2 роки тому

      @@theWanAndOnly why do u hate it

  • @TheOriginalArchie
    @TheOriginalArchie 2 роки тому +76

    The whole album is great, not just that song. I still sing a lot of those songs in my head to this day.

    • @BlueCollarMafia
      @BlueCollarMafia 2 роки тому +6

      Palmdale is a slapper

    • @TheOriginalArchie
      @TheOriginalArchie 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@BlueCollarMafia palmdale, come back to me, i need you and i love you! and also "please tale me back home, to mississippi". i sing those songs in my head all the time. my man.

    • @SSKMusicBeats
      @SSKMusicBeats 2 роки тому +1

      Now it was just sun down in a small white town, I call it east side Palmdale

    • @CrashBandiscoot
      @CrashBandiscoot 2 роки тому

      “Bacardi! Colt45! Let’s party, we’re still alive! Tomorrow, bring pain in sorrow but tonight we’re alright!” Ohhh man, the ‘Let’s All Get Drunk’ song reminds me of high school, 2002/2003 days in the summer 😆

  • @robertanderson2370
    @robertanderson2370 2 роки тому +7

    "I lived happily ever after" is one of the most powerful lines of a man who set his life to his own terms. What a delightful man and artist. Thanks for making this documentary to a song I remembered, but without much context. I'm not going to live his life, since I set my own terms too; but I can't say I don't envy him.

  • @zombiegone2073
    @zombiegone2073 2 роки тому +1

    This is my favorite documentary to smoke some bowls to. Afroman is just such a chill guy, incredibly refreshing to see somebody so normal, just feels like hanging out and telling stories. No unnecessary dramatics, just homie being a homie

  • @nagchumpalot
    @nagchumpalot 2 роки тому +21

    Yeah this song was incredible he reached so many people.. at the time I had come from New Zealand lived in London meet a Polish girl went to a small town in Poland and started a night club and even In that small town they loved that song couldn't speak much English but all sang the song! When it was blasted it was uniting in such a fun way.. Cheers AfroMan!

  • @Filmthis1212
    @Filmthis1212 2 роки тому +59

    Just hosted him in Vancouver last Wednesday! It was such a vibe. He had the club packed and everyone was singing along. Great vibes! Highly recommend seeing his live show.

    • @kerrigantaylor3187
      @kerrigantaylor3187 2 роки тому +4

      Are you able to show the content would love to see

    • @chux11379
      @chux11379 2 роки тому

      Did he sucker punch another girl in the face??????

  • @RamzyTheDad
    @RamzyTheDad 2 роки тому +25

    I loved Afromans albums. Man I swear I know the words to almost every song.
    “I wanna go where nobody’s knows my name”

  • @philip6027
    @philip6027 2 роки тому +8

    I was born 1997 and heard Afromans 'Because I got high' like two months ago for the first time. I am really happy he is doing so well! :)

  • @galixyzzz
    @galixyzzz 2 роки тому +32

    Man! This was produced so well. This man has such big energy! He's been working with and putting on a lot of independent artists. We got to perform with him on his 'Smokelahoma Tour'.. his passion for what he does is inspirational. He really is every bit of this irl. Much respect!!!

    • @losangelesca5470
      @losangelesca5470 2 роки тому

      Yea he from los angels he a crip

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +2

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

    • @mycoralphoninstagram
      @mycoralphoninstagram 2 роки тому

      Contact 👆👆 they've got all kinds of 🍄 🍄

    • @losangelesca5470
      @losangelesca5470 2 роки тому

      @@Beeboop00 your daddy use to beat your mother

    • @galixyzzz
      @galixyzzz 2 роки тому

      @@Beeboop00
      ua-cam.com/video/zOPXQsvJpbQ/v-deo.html

  • @kafkamakma
    @kafkamakma 2 роки тому +26

    Props to the team for dropping this gem, people needed to know of this mans talent and genuine personality.

  • @jordang8730
    @jordang8730 Рік тому +5

    This great man's take on loneliness just flipped my mind upside down. I didn't think it was possible to be a loner and still be happier than when not alone but I related to his explanation so much when I heard it. What an absolutely wonderful person Afroman man is.
    I also didn't expect to click on this video and watch the whole thing. Amazing production quality from Vice to let this man tell his story his way and not stand in the way.

  • @jackiebaskett3613
    @jackiebaskett3613 2 роки тому +127

    One of my favorite stories y’all have put out in a while honestly. I didn’t realize how happy for Afroman I could be:’)

    • @BenderTheBoiler
      @BenderTheBoiler 2 роки тому +2

      Check out the Dark side of the ring stuff. I thought it was good and I'm not even really into wrestling.

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому +3

      Can you watch afroman punches woman on stage and get back to me with that same energy?

    • @BenderTheBoiler
      @BenderTheBoiler 2 роки тому +7

      @@jamesjameson4566 still happy it was a solid punch.

    • @ogafroman
      @ogafroman 2 роки тому +5

      thank you for supporting jackie

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      @@ogafroman here he is, oooh what a big man you are

  • @JusBlackTV
    @JusBlackTV 2 роки тому +82

    Dude is living the Life with ONE HIT… I Love it ….

    • @stoneytheclown
      @stoneytheclown 2 роки тому +12

      They say 1 hit but crazy rap was big too. 2 hit wonder

    • @nicestguyinhouse6112
      @nicestguyinhouse6112 2 роки тому +3

      Ye like this other dude says crazy rap was a kinda hit but honestly listen to the album, i dont care for hits i care for good tunes and that album is a classic lol palmdale is class

    • @cooperlake9523
      @cooperlake9523 Рік тому +3

      Colt 45 is also a classic definitely a big hit

  • @ianm1462
    @ianm1462 2 роки тому +108

    After a decade of being a subscriber, finally I’m getting the hard (blunt) hitting journalism I’ve been looking for.
    I was going to click the ‘like’ button, but then I got high.

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      If you want hard hitting, see what he did to that female fan who just wanted to get up in stage and show her appreciation for the music

    • @wizkaqueefa9003
      @wizkaqueefa9003 2 роки тому +8

      @@jamesjameson4566 Your comments aren't funny James, get back to Flipping burgers for $18/Hour & living in Mom's basement at age 30

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      @@wizkaqueefa9003 that video of him smashing that innocent woman to the ground certainly wasn't funny, I know that

    • @j.r.garcia6067
      @j.r.garcia6067 2 роки тому +4

      @@jamesjameson4566 wahhhhhhhh wahhhhh 😂

  • @Sohailali1
    @Sohailali1 2 роки тому +14

    I was introduced to Afroman in highschool. I'm still listening to this day.

  • @WhatWasThatBruv
    @WhatWasThatBruv 2 роки тому +180

    This guy's energy makes you feel just as good as his song! LOVE

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому +2

      Love? 🤔

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      @@MissDarlaDeville have you seen the video where he punches the petite female fan across the stage with such ferocity it renders her an unconscious crumpled mess on the floor

    • @lennon1482
      @lennon1482 2 роки тому

      he is a woman beater, proper bully

    • @GeneralBuckNaked
      @GeneralBuckNaked 2 роки тому

      @James Jameson.. Why do you keep purposely writing false stuff that isnt true??.. She jumped on stage n started harassing him. She got "Slapped", not punched.. And she got right back up, "she wasnt unconscious".. 😂😂😂

    • @chux11379
      @chux11379 2 роки тому

      @@GeneralBuckNaked your cute with ya enslaved money chasin mind and stuff.Gotta be Gen fukn X.TELL ME I'm wrong Walter😂🤣😂🤣😆😆👉👉👌

  • @YesterdaysMoose
    @YesterdaysMoose 2 роки тому +373

    I legit sang this in a karaoke bar in Japan with my ex-wife's relatives right there in the room. Until that moment I had only heard the radio version. All I can say is that I'm glad English is not their first language because... Oh, boy! Some of those lyrics are 😲

    • @TPGKDUB
      @TPGKDUB 2 роки тому +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @vansittart4551
      @vansittart4551 Рік тому +2

      My dad had also only ever heard the radio version. We were at a kareoke bar in Portugal and he decided he'd get up and sing BIGH. I'll never forget his face after the "I was gonna make love to you" line.

    • @aliciabell6688
      @aliciabell6688 Рік тому

      ​@@vansittart4551 honestly I usually harmonize over it with a friend, since it's 2 girls singing it every body lets it go and sings "because I got high" while we riff. Fun times.

  • @melissawright1979
    @melissawright1979 Рік тому +6

    What I like about the song is that you can relate to it even if you don't smoke weed. How many times have you gone to do something and got distracted by something else? The TV, the radio, your phone, answering the door? And then that thing never gets done. It's a great song!

  • @ashleasmith-garner6677
    @ashleasmith-garner6677 2 роки тому +83

    I remember when he sang this song to me and his cousin. We laughed the whole time. He named us ghetto twins because she and I were born hours apart in different states he's an awesome dude

  • @Rebecca57097ssss
    @Rebecca57097ssss 2 роки тому +35

    THIS WAS THE BEST SONG all of my secondary school years lol. We used 'ah because I got high' as a running joke for everything. 😆

  • @fpaynejr
    @fpaynejr 2 роки тому +42

    In July 2021 I saw Afroman eating at a Cracker Barrel in Las Vegas. His crew & the waitresses sang happy birthday to him, then he took pics with all of them. Genuine smiles the whole time. Seemed like a really chill, laid back dude, and this just confirms it.

    • @Chudchanning
      @Chudchanning 2 роки тому

      I met him after a show in Sacramento, he's a really cool guy

  • @dustygriffin5077
    @dustygriffin5077 2 роки тому +3

    me and my middle school best friends loved getting on the dial up family computer and looking up this music video and just letting it play on repeat for hours. at that point we smoked weed but i don’t think any of us had experienced being stoned yet, but we loved this song and we loved afroman. i still love afroman. hearing his laugh brings back some good memories. i’m glad he lived happily ever after. thanks for this documentary i didn’t know i needed.

  • @sophiaisabelle027
    @sophiaisabelle027 2 роки тому +136

    This seems like a song worth remembering for a long period of time. We get to see the entire process unfold and how songwriting itself can get a little bit tricky to piece together in the end. It’s just inspiring to see these people achieve their full potential through the art of making music.

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      Have a look at the process unfolding of him punching that women unconscious, for being a fan and dancing on stage. How do you like that process!

    • @whywelovefilm7079
      @whywelovefilm7079 2 роки тому +9

      @@jamesjameson4566 why dude? Do you feel better about yourself now that you brought that up? SMH…

    • @jamesjameson4566
      @jamesjameson4566 2 роки тому

      @@whywelovefilm7079 why are you going around simping for a man that smashes women's faces in?

    • @j.r.garcia6067
      @j.r.garcia6067 2 роки тому +3

      @@jamesjameson4566 It’s a great process, actually hahahah

    • @mariuscg
      @mariuscg 2 роки тому

      Yeah, nice to remember indeed ua-cam.com/video/sDvf0tG3oyE/v-deo.html 🤮

  • @1ofthe3
    @1ofthe3 2 роки тому +42

    I may have forgotten the DJ that did it, but I’ll never forget that a DJ from 106.1KissFM got fired for continually playing the song for over an hour! My sister, her friends and I were all sitting around playing board games and PC games and couldn’t believe the song was stuck on repeat but we didn’t give AF! This song is timeless 😂

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +4

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

    • @StilettoDeath
      @StilettoDeath 2 роки тому

      @@Beeboop00 so hot. the way he hit her is super hot dont you think? got any more videos to recommend of musicians or singers beating the crap out of women? the more helpless the woman, and the harder the slap (or punch), the better .

  • @hannuback
    @hannuback 2 роки тому +13

    I'm from Finland and somehow I've heard this song so many times... not for a decade or two, but it brings back memories. My brother used to do DJ gigs, so I guess he must have had a record and I remember the lyrics were funny :)

  • @BrassMtn
    @BrassMtn Рік тому +1

    I met Afroman in Dayton TN. It’s a small ass town, to see him there we where like “what!?” He has a friend that owned a bar and some other businesses there. Afroman is a chill dude. Good meeting you!

  • @Anonymous-sb9rr
    @Anonymous-sb9rr 2 роки тому +16

    One thing I love about this song is that he never tells you exactly what happens when he get's high, he only tells you the end result.

    • @Beeboop00
      @Beeboop00 2 роки тому +1

      Afroman beats women, UA-cam it

  • @DedicatedSpirit8
    @DedicatedSpirit8 2 роки тому +81

    My best friend passed away about 8 years ago now...
    When we were kids we would sing this song almost religiously...
    It sounds stupid but I still cry when I sing " A E I O U.... AND SOMETIMES W!!!!"
    Rest easy Mat. I wish I would've answered that last phone call.

    • @burrellsusuki
      @burrellsusuki 2 роки тому +1

      ✊🏾

    • @walterkaiyuenpang3556
      @walterkaiyuenpang3556 2 роки тому +1

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @Billy.Ripken
      @Billy.Ripken 2 роки тому

      U think ur best friend would still be supporting this guy? He beats women.

    • @walterkaiyuenpang3556
      @walterkaiyuenpang3556 2 роки тому +1

      @@Billy.Ripken....?

    • @DedicatedSpirit8
      @DedicatedSpirit8 2 роки тому +5

      @Johndoe I'm sorry you had feel that bombshell dropped on you so suddenly...
      But there is never really an easy way to get the news...
      A looooong story behind my friends death but the short answer is/was: PTSD from actions committed in military cause him to shoot himself.
      I had a missed call from him.
      He had called at 3:17am and I was sleeping.... next morning I got the news from his crying mother...
      My first brush with a loved one dying...
      Needless to say, I'd call his phone everyday for that month just to hear his voice mail.
      More of a brother to me than my own blood.
      I miss that fucker every day...
      The dreams with him were the worse too, because you wake up and realize none of its real...
      Gotta be like the turtle in this life:
      Slow, steady and keep the shell rock hard and healthy, so the damage life throws slides right off.
      One love ❤️

  • @Mr_A_Mia
    @Mr_A_Mia 2 роки тому +18

    Good for him. I remember enjoying this as a kid and now, every so often at parties. Im glad Afroman is well and happy.

  • @dreadadmin230
    @dreadadmin230 2 роки тому +17

    I met Afroman about 12 years ago outside a bar in Fargo ND before one of his performances. Super down to earth and funny AF. I hope that our paths cross again someday.

  • @jonnymullen8385
    @jonnymullen8385 2 роки тому +14

    That album was incredible though!Everyone thinks it’s just because I got high but there’s banger after banger on there.
    Still listen to this day and Palmdale is an all time classic!

  • @kathrynhendricks2264
    @kathrynhendricks2264 2 роки тому +18

    This has always been one of my good mood songs! Nice to see that Afroman is everything I always imagined he would be. Absolute classic