Method Man, known in real life as Clifford Smith, of the Wu-Tang Clan, is facing accusations of assaulting someone at a Crunch Fitness facility in Staten Island.
Reports from police indicate that the iconic rapper hit a man in the face seven times with a closed fist.
The alleged victim, a 28-year-old, had a past relationship with Smith’s daughter over a decade ago.
Method Man Accused of Assault: What Do We Know?
Initial reports suggested that the 54-year-old rapper had been arrested, but recent information from the New York Post indicates that no arrests were made after the NYPD received a complaint about the incident.
Smith has not made any statements regarding the incident at this time.
A Surprising Story
Fans on social media have expressed surprise at the reported behavior, as it goes against Method Man’s known persona of being laid-back.
Throughout his career, Method Man has been recognized for his talent, charm, and ambition, rather than aggression or a short fuse.
In addition to his music career, Method Man has been actively involved in acting, with roles in films like How High and HBO’s The Wire.
Recently, he appeared in the Starz series Power Book II: Ghost, which concluded after four seasons.
Updates on this incident will be provided as more information is released.
