: The song became a #1 hit in 11 countries, including the UK and New Zealand, and earned Afroman a Grammy nomination in 2002.

: Its popularity was further solidified by its inclusion in the 2001 film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back . Director Kevin Smith also directed the music video, which famously featured the film's title characters.

: The track was recorded at T-Bones Records in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In a 2017 interview, Afroman mentioned he began smoking regularly at age 23 or 24 to help him stay calm while navigating the challenges of the "real world".