Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man accused of assault at New York gym
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The musician and actor allegedly punched a man in the face seven times. Method Man has reportedly been accused of repeatedly punching a man in the face during an altercation at a gym in Staten Island, New York, according to reports. Those sources say the alleged assault stemmed from a relationship the 28-year-old man had with the musician’s daughter over a decade ago. The victim is said to have reported being in pain but refused medical attention.
A complaint report was filed with the NYPD, but according to sources Smith was not arrested. The Independent has approached Smith’s representatives for comment. Method Man has juggled acting and rapping since first making his name as a member of East Coast rap crew Wu-Tang Clan in the 1990s. He played a key role in the group’s seminal 1993 record Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and released his debut solo album Tical in 1994.
As an actor, he is known for his recurring roles in a trio of HBO series, starring as Tug Daniels in Oz, Melvin “Cheese” Wagstaff in The Wire, and Rodney in The Deuce. He has also appeared in numerous films including 187 (1997), Belly (1998), How High (2001), Garden State (2004), The Wackness (2008), Venom (2005), Red Tails (2012), Keanu (2016), and The Cobbler (2014).
