That's So Criminal (The Daily Wire)

Episode: “Colt 45s & Crooked Cops: An Afroman Conversation”

Date: March 23, 2026
Guest: Afroman (Joseph Foreman)
Host: Lyndon Blake

Episode Overview

This episode dives into the bizarre and highly publicized aftermath of a botched police raid on rapper Afroman’s home in Adams County, Ohio. Following the raid, seven county deputies sued Afroman for “defamation and humiliation” after he released viral songs lampooning the officers, most notably “Lemon Pound Cake.” The episode explores free speech, the personal toll of the raid, and Afroman’s creative process as he turns personal trauma into viral performance art—all against the backdrop of a true crime courtroom drama that captivated the internet.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Raid and Its Fallout (00:38 – 03:46)

• Incident Summary: In 2022, deputies executed a search warrant at Afroman’s home for alleged drug and kidnapping charges. Afroman was absent; his family witnessed the raid via security cameras.
  • No charges were brought against Afroman.
  • The aftermath left Afroman’s property damaged and money missing.
• Afroman’s Reaction: He claims the deputies unjustly raided his property, then used the security footage and experience as fodder for several songs.
  • “Fact they never should have came to my house in the first place. Fact if they hadn't came to my house they wouldn't have put themselves on the video camera.” —Afroman, (00:47)
  • “I don’t go to their house, kick down their doors, flip them off on their surveillance cameras, then try to play the victim and sue them.” —Afroman, (01:02)

2. Music as Protest—and Evidence (03:26 – 05:19)

• Turning Pain into Art: Afroman uses his rights—and his artistry—to respond.
  • Released several songs from the incident; the most viral: “Lemon Pound Cake.”
  • Lyrics were entered as evidence and played in court, putting the deputies and Afroman’s sense of humor on full display.
  • “Just some lemon pound cake. Mama's lemon pound cake it tastes so nice it made the sheriff want to put down his gun and cut him a slice.” —Afroman, (03:26)
• Freedom of Speech as Defense:
  • Afroman’s main legal and creative argument: “After they run around my house with guns and kick down my door I got the right to kick a can in my backyard. Use my freedom of speech. Turn my bad times into a good time.” —Afroman, (05:05)
  • The jury quickly sided with Afroman, affirming his right to create and distribute music about his experiences.

3. Courtroom Theatre: Humor and Humanity (06:10 – 10:01)

• Courtroom Antics:
  • Afroman attended the trial in an American flag suit, branding himself as “the hungry, hustling American dream.” (06:10)
  • He draws parallels to American culture and the classic underdog story.
  • “I am the American dream. Rags to riches, the Cinderella story … I walk with a stroll. I play soul music. You know, all of that is American.” —Afroman, (06:10)
• Humor as Armor:
  • He relishes the irony—officer Cooley, a main target in his lyrics, reportedly received dozens of lemon pound cakes from fans after the song went viral.
  • “He saved hundreds of pound cakes at work from different people.” —Afroman, (04:27)

4. Psychology of Trauma and Creativity (10:01 – 14:38)

• Transforming Negativity:
  • “If you look through the right lens, your problems can be converted into your solutions … they brought damage to my house, but they brought material to my house. They brought music.” —Afroman, (10:01)
  • Afroman explains how trauma (the raid) was transformed, through wit and perspective, into a source of viral strength and new music.
• Personal Toll:
  • Describes the raid as traumatic for his family—especially his children who saw armed officers on the security feed. Points out the lack of empathy shown by authorities for his family’s experience.
  • “You don’t count. Your family don’t count. Forget your kids. Saw an AR15 with a finger around the trigger in their face. You know, forget that, let’s talk about [the deputy’s kid].” —Afroman, (13:18 approx.)

5. Legal and Social Reflections (15:03 – 17:21)

• On the Trial Outcome & Legal Team:
  • Relays courtroom stories, including his reaction to Deputy Grooms’ ex-wife’s testimony that students listened to the songs but weren’t threatened by them.
  • “I ain't gonna lie. I was mad cause my attorney took it easy on him. I wanted him to ask why she got a divorce so she could start telling about all them crackhead and meth head women he was banging on duty, you know what I'm saying? But he got, you know, we won, you know, so I couldn't complain.” —Afroman, (15:45)
• Bottom Line:
  • “Look, you shouldn't have been here in the first place.” —Afroman, (17:07)

6. Presidential Aspirations & Life in Ohio (17:21 – 19:37)

• Presidential Hopes:
  • Afroman comments on his tongue-in-cheek political ambitions:
    • “If America needs me to be the president, I'll be the president. America needs me to be the vice president, I'll be the vice president. If America just needs me to be a good citizen, I'll be a good citizen, you know what I'm saying? I will get in where I fit in and contribute, and his truth will be marching on. Amen.” —Afroman, (17:41)
• Why Ohio?:
  • Candidly jokes about moving to Adams County for “chasing women” but also “trying to be smart”—ending with playful banter about big butts and freedom of speech:
    • “I like big butts that I cannot lie ... In America, I can like big butts and ... Because I got freedom of speech.” —Afroman, (18:54–19:17)

7. Artistic Independence & New Music (19:37 – 20:35)

• Distribution:
  • Afroman’s album “Freedom of Speech” is available for free on YouTube.
  • “Right now it’s on YouTube. I don’t care about the money right now. I just care about the message, the views, and the love.” —Afroman, (19:45)

8. Hidden Talents & Closing Moments (20:21 – 21:15)

• Surprising Fact:
  • Reveals he loves playing chess.
    • “You know something you don’t know about me? I like to play chess, okay?” —Afroman, (20:35)
• Celebratory Tone:
  • Episode ends with laughter, banter about music and cold Colt 45s, and Afroman’s signature good vibes.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “After they kick down my door, disconnect my camera, steal my money, with my freedom of speech, I will address all of these issues … look at what I did to the criminals disguised as law enforcement, with felony wives, with ex-convict wives, pedophile police officers with guns. They all fell victim to my freedom of speech.” —Afroman, (08:05)
• “The right mindset, looking through the right lens, you can turn life’s lemons into lemon pound cake.” —Afroman, (10:01)
• “Hey, I might be a dirty politician, but I’m an honest one. And I believe in freedom of speech. And in America, I can like big butts and ... because I got freedom of speech.” —Afroman, (19:17)
• “Life, liberty, is my pursuit of happiness.” —Afroman, (19:35)

Timestamps of Key Segments

• Raid Recap & Lawsuit Intro: 00:38 – 03:46
• Music as Courtroom Evidence: 03:26 – 05:19
• Freedom of Speech & American Identity: 06:10 – 08:56
• On the Creative Process: 10:01 – 12:43, 12:43 – 14:38
• Trial Testimony & Legal Banter: 15:03 – 17:21
• Presidential Ambitions & Life Choices: 17:21 – 19:37
• Music Distribution & Philosophy: 19:37 – 20:35
• Chess & Hidden Talents: 20:35 – 21:15

Final Thoughts

This episode offers a blend of true crime, cultural critique, and comedy. Afroman frames his harrowing encounter with law enforcement as an assertion of free speech and creative resilience, providing both satire and serious social commentary. Through his words—and particularly his music—Afroman affirms the power of humor and art to resist injustice.