Joseph Foreman (born July 29, 1974), better known by his stage name Afroman, is an American comedy rapper who came to prominence with his singles "Because I Got High" and "Crazy Rap". "Because I Got High" circulated around the Internet before becoming a hit worldwide. He was nominated for a Grammy award in 2002. Afroman was born and raised in Palmdale, California. He began rapping in the eighth grade, and in his church he played drums and guitar. For a short time, he worked as a baggage handler at an airport.