"Afroman" now a Christian

Joseph Foreman, the Hattiesburg rapper known as Afroman, who shot to stardom in 2001 with the hit party song “Because I Got High,’’ has become a Christian, according to the Associated Press.

“I gave my life to God,” Foreman said.

His newfound faith has led him to reassess the direction of his music and his career. Foreman’s album, “The Good Times,” went gold in the United States and platinum overseas. “Because I Got High” was featured on the soundtrack of the film “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,’’ and won Foreman a Grammy nomination.

Foreman said he doesn’t go to church, but attends intensive Bible study groups instead, and still plans to make music. He wants to reach young Christians who love rap.

— E.P. News