Afroman Trial: Deputy Teary-Eyed Over Raid Footage Used in Satirical Video

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Rapper Afroman testified in a civil case brought by Adams County sheriff’s deputies over his 2022 raid video Lemon Pound Cake, arguing the raid damaged his home and that the video defamed the deputies and invaded their privacy. Four deputies and others say the satirical video basing itself on raid footage has caused emotional distress; during testimony, Adams County Deputy Lisa Phillips broke down in tears as the video was played. Foreman has continued producing videos tied to the raid, while the deputies note there is no evidence of criminal activity at the property and no charges were filed after the August 2022 raid.
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- Rapper Afroman takes stand on Day 2 of Adams County trial WCPO 9 Cincinnati
- Afroman rapped about a raid on his home. A jury will decide whether he defamed the police Yahoo
- Afroman testifies in Ohio trial over music video mocking deputies’ raid artthreat.net
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