# Afroman Sues Deputy Over Raid Footage | Cincinnati News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564722)
Published: 2026-07-29T13:51:34+00:00
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Afroman, the rapper famous for “Because I Got High,” is suing a former sheriff’s deputy over a 2022 home raid that sparked a wild legal back-and-forth. The deputy, Brian Newland, originally sued Afroman for defamation and privacy invasion after he used raid footage in music videos — a claim Afroman’s jury already rejected. Now Afroman counters that Newland’s lawsuit cost him tens of thousands in legal fees, calling it a “birthday present” on social media. The deputy, now with a different police department, hasn’t responded yet. Afroman argues his use of the footage was protected speech — turning the tables on the very claims once leveled against him. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/71211467de03712e

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