Southern-style rapper Afroman is a hip hop icon who pays homage to old school rap.
List of Afroman's featurings
D04, Bizzy Bone, Spice 1 & Kurupt
Afroman's age
Afroman is currently 51 years old.
Afroman's country of origin
Afroman is from United States.
Afroman's real name
Afroman's real name is Joseph Foreman.
The Success Story of Afroman
Who is Afroman?
Afroman is an American rapper, producer, singer and songwriter from Mississippi. He is best known for his hit single “Because I Got High”, which earned him two Grammy Award nominations in 2002. Afroman released his debut album Sell Your Dope in 2000, followed by his second album The Good Times in 2001. He has since released five additional studio albums as well as various mixtapes and EPs.
Early Life & Career
Afroman was born Joseph Foreman in 1974 in Mississippi. He began rapping at the age of nine and recorded his first track at the age of fifteen. His first official single, “Because I Got High”, was released in 2000 and became an immediate success. It was later featured on the soundtrack for the film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001). The song earned him two Grammy Award nominations in 2002. Afroman released his debut album Sell Your Dope in 2000, followed by his second album The Good Times in 2001. He has since released five additional studio albums as well as various mixtapes and EPs. He has collaborated with a number of artists including D04, Bizzy Bone, Spice 1 and Kurupt.
Legacy
Afroman has become an underground hip hop icon, known for his Southern-style rap with a focus on partying, marijuana use and other topics related to hip hop culture. His music has been featured in various films, television shows and video games throughout his career. He continues to tour extensively across the United States and Europe.