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Andrew Callaghan sits down with rapper Afroman to discuss his breakout hit “Because I Got High,” the financial and personal challenges that followed, and the creative drive behind his new work. They cover touring life, fan support, addiction recovery, and how he’s reshaping his sound.
- Afroman made only a few thousand dollars from "Because I Got High" despite it going platinum, due to a bad label contract signed without a lawyer
- He lost control of his masters and streaming royalties were misdirected to the wrong bank account
- He's rebuilding independently: two indie albums this year (including "King of Rollers") on his own label, plus a 20-city small-venue tour to keep merch profits
- He launched an online collective offering beat leases and guest-spot fees for up-and-coming rappers
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