Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man (real name Clifford Smith) has been accused of assaulting an acquaintance at a Crunch Fitness facility in Staten Island.
Police sources say the hip hop legend punched a man in the face seven times “with a closed fist.”
The 28-year-old alleged victim reportedly had an affair with Smith’s daughter more than a decade ago.
Today’s dispute is believed to be related in some way to that relationship, but the exact nature of the conflict is unknown.
Method Man charged with assault: What do we know?
Although some outlets initially reported that the 54-year-old rapper had been arrested, it appears that is not the case.
According to a new report from New York PostThe NYPD received a complaint about the incident, but made no arrests.
Smith has not yet commented on this incident.
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On social media, fans have expressed their surprise that the famously laid-back MC’s behavior seems extremely strange.
During his many years in the spotlight, Method Man has gained a reputation for his talent, charisma, and ambition, but never for violence or anger.
In addition to his work with the Wu-Tang Clan and his best-selling solo albums, Method Man has worked steadily as a film and television actor.
He starred in the beloved stoner comedy how high in 2001 and played Melvin “Cheese” Wagstaff in the acclaimed HBO drama Wire,
Most recently, Smith was a regular on the series Stars Power Book II: Ghostwhich completed its four-season run in October.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.