Source: BroBible
Summary
Afroman, known for his 2000 hit “Because I Got High,” recently won a defamation trial against seven police officers who sued him over songs he wrote about a 2022 raid on his home. The trial led to a significant increase in his music streaming numbers, with a 511% rise in streams and a 2,113% jump in paid downloads. Afroman’s songs, including “Lemon Pound Cake,” gained popularity after he used surveillance footage of the raid in his music videos. The musician argued that he had a First Amendment right to express himself through his music.
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The habit gets a new name.
Afroman’s music career gets a boost from a lawsuit. The police officers’ attempt to silence him backfires, and his streaming numbers skyrocket. He capitalizes on the publicity, and his songs become popular again. The trial becomes a marketing opportunity, and Afroman emerges victorious.
Getting sued for defamation is the new album promotion strategy.
Author: Evan Null
