Joe Rogan moves from California to Texas for ‘more freedom’

Joe Rogan will move to Texas in search of “a little more freedom.”

Rogan announced the news of his move from Los Angeles to Texas on Friday on his The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

The move is likely to come as a bit of a surprise to Rogan fans, given that the popular comedian and commentator has previously hinted that he will be moving to the Lone Star State, according to The Hill.

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Rogan cited overcrowding, trafficking, economic despair, and his need for “a little more freedom” among the reasons for his decision.

The 52-year-old man, who is also a UFC commentator, will reportedly save millions of dollars in taxes due to the move.

Rogan signed a deal in May with Spotify for more than $ 100 million to broadcast his podcast exclusively on the streaming service starting in September, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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While the deal would be subject to an income tax rate of 13.3 percent in California, Texas waives individual income taxes, resulting in tax breaks of $ 87 million, Newsweek reported.

Rogan retains ownership and editorial control of The Joe Rogan Experience, which reportedly generated $ 30 million in revenue in 2019 on YouTube, according to Newsweek.

Rogan has not disclosed where he will be based in Texas.