Afroman, the hip-hop artist with hallmark songs like ‘Because I Got High’ and ‘Colt 45,’ will perform Saturday at Syracuse University, members of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity said.

The philanthropic concert, hosted by ZBT, will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Castle Court parking lot at the intersection of Harrison Street and Walnut Avenue.

‘It’s going to be a good time,’ said Eric Flatow, a senior advertising major and brother of ZBT who organized the event. ‘Afroman is planning on putting on a show. He’s funny and entertaining.’

All proceeds from the not-for-profit concert will go to a charity that wishes to remain anonymous.

Matt Paul, sophomore sport management major and ZBT brother, said the outdoor venue was chosen to allow greater attendance and to raise more money.

‘We’re all very excited to see the turnout,’ said Ryan Casden, a ZBT brother and sophomore television, radio and film major. Casden said Afroman’s music plays in the fraternity house often.

Flatow said booking him was simple by communicating with the rapper’s agent.

The comedic rapper wrote the song ‘Because I Got High’ about his inability to clean his bedroom, according to his Web site. The track has earned him popularity through its spread on Napster and The Howard Stern Show in 2001. He is expected to perform all of his hit songs and interact with students on stage, Paul said.

Ali Abel, sophomore bioengineer major, said she’s looking forward to the concert.

‘It think it’s awesome he’s coming to play for us,’ she said.Flatow said he expects the event to have as many as 500 attendees. Tickets are available at $10 each. Flatow said if space is still available the day of the concert, ZBT will sell tickets at the venue before the show starts.

‘Of course I’m going,’ said Jimmy Brockman, freshman history major. ‘It’s Afroman.’

tpollock@syr.edu

Published on November 2, 2008 at 12:00 pm