: The song became a #1 hit in 11 countries, including the UK and New Zealand, and earned Afroman a Grammy nomination in 2002.
: The track was recorded at T-Bones Records in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In a 2017 interview, Afroman mentioned he began smoking regularly at age 23 or 24 to help him stay calm while navigating the challenges of the "real world". 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 : The song became a #1 hit in
: Afroman's association with the song influenced his 2024 run for President, where his platform included the federal legalization of marijuana. including the UK and New Zealand