Afroman_because_i_got_high May 2026

: 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.

: 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. afroman_because_i_got_high

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 : Its popularity was further solidified by its

: 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. 2022 : In recent years