A cult follower is someone who follows a particular set of beliefs and practices, often associated with a religion or spiritual movement. The term 'Rasta' is a shortened form of the word 'Rastafarian, ' which is a religious movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s. Rastafarians believe in the divinity of Haile Selassie, the former emperor of Ethiopia, and follow a lifestyle based on the teachings of Marcus Garvey. Rastafarians are known for their dreadlocks, reggae music, and use of marijuana as a spiritual sacrament.