“Because I Got High” is more than a punchline. It’s a cultural artifact from a pre-streaming, pre-TikTok era when a funny guy with a sampler and a weed habit could conquer the world. Two decades later, the song’s presence on proves its cross-generational, cross-continental appeal.
In 2014, as marijuana legalization efforts gained serious political traction in the United States, Afroman teamed up with weed legalization advocates to release a "Positive Remix" of the song. Instead of singing about missing court or ruining his life, the updated verses highlighted the medicinal benefits of cannabis, its ability to generate tax revenue for state budgets, and its role in replacing alcohol dependencies. Stream or Download: The Best Way to Listen Today