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We interviewed Afroman on how he won the internet, and why he loves America
Colt 45s And Crooked Cops: I Talked To Afroman About Winning The Internet
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in a small run-down courtroom in Adams County, Ohio, sat a man in an American flag suit, American flag sunglasses, a marijuana-shaped ring, and a legendary rap catalog. It was Afroman’s defamation trial and he was determined to win.Afroman, real name Joseph Foreman, went from drinking Colt 45s and living his life to fighting what he calls “crooked cops” after he was sued by seven Adams County Sheriff’s deputies for defamation and humiliation. The deputies claimed Afroman defamed them and used their likeness for profit after the rapper dropped numerous viral songs about cops who raided his home.The judge found the rapper not liable for defamation or invasion of privacy regarding his music videos and Afroman is still celebrating what he calls a “win for free speech.”Afroman told me that responding to the cops with rap videos was the most American thing he could do.“There’s one power I have, and I’m not giving it up,” Afroman told The Daily Wire, wearing the same American flag suit he wore in court. “I have the freedom of speech. So after they kick down my...
