: The song became a #1 hit in 11 countries, including the UK and New Zealand, and earned Afroman a Grammy nomination in 2002.
: Afroman's association with the song influenced his 2024 run for President, where his platform included the federal legalization of marijuana. afroman_because_i_got_high
: Before the era of social media, the song gained massive traction through Napster and frequent airplay on The Howard Stern Show . Cultural Impact and Success : The song became a #1 hit in
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 including the UK and New Zealand