Afroman Sues Officer Over Home Raid | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Rapper Afroman is back in court, suing Officer Brian K. Newland for malicious prosecution and emotional distress, claiming the 2022 raid on his home — which turned up nothing and led to no charges — was unjustified and used as a tool to silence him. His earlier win against the officers, where a jury sided with him over defamation claims, was hailed as a free speech victory. Now, Afroman seeks $150K in damages, arguing the raid and its aftermath were politically motivated, and that even small theft during the raid was overlooked. His story continues to resonate as a David vs. Goliath tale…