- Joseph Edgar Foreman (born July 28, 1974), known by his stage name Afroman, is an American rapper, singer, musician and civil liberties activist. His fourth album, The Good Times (2001), featured the singles “Because I Got High” and “Crazy Rap”. “Because I Got High” was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Rap Solo Performance.
- Joseph Edgar Foreman [Afroman] was born on July 28, 1974 in Los Angeles.
- On February 17, 2015, Foreman [Afroman] was midway through his performance at a music venue in Biloxi, Mississippi, when a woman walked on stage. While dancing and holding a drink, she approached him from behind. Foreman punched her in the face and was escorted offstage by security. He was taken into custody, charged with assault, and released on bond.
- On March 14, 2023, seven sheriff’s officers (Shawn Cooley, Justin Cooley, Michael Estep, Shawn Grooms, Brian Newland, Randolph Walters, Jr., and Lisa Phillips) sued Foreman [Afroman], alleging that his use of the video of the raid invaded their privacy.
- On March 18, 2026, a jury returned a full verdict in favor of Foreman [Afroman], clearing him of any civil damages against the officers.