Afroman

2023 - 3 - 24

Afroman put home footage of a police raid in music videos. Now the ... (NPR)

A police search of the rapper's Ohio home didn't lead to charges, but spawned music videos, merchandise, theft accusations and an invasion of privacy ...

"These guys are once again making me a bigger star," he says of the police. "I just want people to do the best they can," he adds. Based on descriptions in the complaint, many of them promote the Lemon Pound Cake album and merchandise. They also seek a court injunction to take down all videos and posts containing their personas.) from the use of their personas — including proceeds of songs, videos and live events, as well as Afroman-branded merchandise such as beer, marijuana and t-shirts — as well as a court injunction to take down the music videos and social media posts. In fact, he says it's only led to more exposure and opportunities. Afroman was out of town on the day of the raid. Just last month, [an investigation concluded](https://www.fox19.com/2023/02/16/investigation-into-afromans-alleged-missing-money-concludes/) that deputies had miscounted the original amount — a claim that Afroman continues to dispute. "They became thieves and stole my money," he wrote on Instagram. "I asked myself, as a powerless Black man in America, what can I do to the cops that kicked my door in, tried to kill me in front of my kids, stole my money and disconnected my cameras?" "And the only thing I could come up with was make a funny rap song about them and make some money, use the money to pay for the damages they did and move on." That includes proceeds from the songs, music videos and live event tickets, as well as the promotion of Foreman's Afroman brand, under which he sells beer, marijuana, T-shirts and other merchandise. He created merchandise and social media posts calling out the officers who had been involved.

Police sue Afroman after he used footage of search for videos, social ... (WOKV)

Photos of the warrant obtained by WXIX said officers were looking for evidence of drug possession, drug paraphernalia, trafficking and kidnapping.

An investigation was started by Ohio’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation to look into the [alleged missing money.](https://www.fox19.com/2022/12/01/bci-investigate-after-400-missing-afroman-home-raid/) Seven members of law enforcement said that videos and images were posted across social media and used to make music videos that “clearly portray” their images and likenesses. The police found no evidence of drug trafficking or kidnapping. They did seize about $5,000 that Afroman said he had earned from appearances. [WXIX ](https://www.fox19.com/2023/02/16/investigation-into-afromans-alleged-missing-money-concludes/)reported when the investigation was done. [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/police-sue-rapper-afroman-for-humiliation-and-loss-of-reputation-after-he-used-footage-of-home-raid-to-make-new-music-and-videos/) reported.

Police sue rapper Afroman for "humiliation" and "loss of reputation ... (CBS News)

The music video for Afroman's new song "Lemon Pound Cake" features video footage from an August 2022 raid on the rap artist's home and pokes fun at one ...

He also accused the officers involved of stealing his money, saying that doing so took away their "right of privacy." We are planning to counter sue for the unlawful raid, money being stolen, and for the undeniable damage this had on my clients family, career and property." There were "dozens" of videos and images across numerous social media platforms, they said, that "clearly portray" their images and likeness. Ohio-based rap artist Joseph Edgar Foreman, known by the name Afroman, is being sued by seven officers with the Adams County Sheriff's Office for using footage of their 2022 search on his home to make and promote new music. The officers have demanded a trial by jury. His house also had several security cameras that recorded the search.

Lawsuit Against Afroman From Officers Who Raided His Home ... (Newsweek)

Afroman is being sued by Ohio officers for using video footage of a police raid on his home in his music videos.

"The main claim by the officers is that their likenesses were used without their consent. These were his images, filmed in his own home, of public servants executing a search warrant." Posted on his YouTube channel, the music video for "Will You Help Me Repair My Door" shows footage of officers entering the premises via the front gate and door. The public has a vested interest in the behavior of those who are supposed to protect and serve so he had a right to film them. Afroman accused officers of destroying, and vandalizing his property, as well as stealing his money. Afroman had shared footage of the police

Law enforcement embarrassed by video of them raiding rapper's ... (USA TODAY)

The suit claims the officers suffered embarrassment and death threats and are entitled to compensation.

Who better to hold the highest office in the land, than the highest and flyest playa in the game?" Afroman was not home at the time of the raid, but his wife filmed it on her phone. "In these dark times, we need a leader that truly embodies the American dream," his campaign manager wrote. “Will you help me repair my gate?” the song says in the video. [apologized publicly for the incident](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2015/09/03/afroman-sentenced--punching-fan/71682812/) he said was an accident and a mistake. “Will you help me repair my door?”

Police Suing Afroman For 'Humiliation' After He Made Music Videos ... (OutKick)

Seven Ohio police officers are suing Afroman for using footage of their 2022 search on his home to make and promote new music.

He also added a statement from his lawyer that reads, “We are waiting for public records requests from Adams County we still have not received. He insinuates he might be guilty of the narcotics part, but he’s definitely not a kidnapper. “I am a law-abiding taxpaying citizens who was violated by criminals camouflaged by law-enforcement.” Seven Ohio police officers are suing Afroman for using footage of their 2022 search on his home to make and promote new music. Given that their images were used for commercial purpose, the police officers might actually have a case. The officers said the rapper used their image and likeness as a “malicious” act that tarnished their reputation and humiliated them.

Police sue rap artist Afroman over loss of reputation after music ... (Police News)

The officers' lawsuit claims videos and posts have caused “emotional distress, embarrassment, ridicule, loss of reputation and humiliation"

He is also known for his political activism and announced last December that he plans to run for president. When cash seized during the raid was returned to Foreman, it appeared that hundreds of dollars were missing. They say that has caused them “emotional distress, embarrassment, ridicule, loss of reputation and humiliation."