Afroman defends viral music videos during trial after 2022 police raid
By Edward Segarra
Published on March 18, 2026.
Rapper Afroman, real name Joseph Foreman, is on trial defending his use of real footage of police in two viral music videos, "Will You Help Me Repair My Door" and "Lemon Pound Cake," which used real footage from a 2022 police raid on his home. The lawsuit was filed by Adams County Sheriff deputies in 2023 after Afroman used their likeness without permission and profited off their images. The complaint alleges that Afroman profited from their likeness and caused embarrassment and death threats for the deputies. The trial for the case began on March 16. Afroman maintains that posting the videos was part of his freedom of speech and allowed him to raise funds for repairs after property damage from the raid.
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