What is Method Man’s Net Worth?
Method Man, an American hip-hop artist, producer, and actor, has a net worth of $14 million. He is renowned for his membership in the East Coast hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan and his partnership with Redman as the hip-hop duo Method Man & Redman.
Early Life of Method Man
Method Man was born on March 2, 1971, in Hempstead, Long Island, New York. He took his stage name from the 1979 film “The Fearless Young Boxer”, also known as Method Man. Smith and his sisters Terri and Missy divided their time between his father’s Long Island home and their mother’s home in the Park Hill section of Clifton, Staten Island. He attended New Dorp High School, where he became friends with the rapper Remedy.
Method Man: Rapper, Actor, and Wu-Tang Clan Member
Method Man is a member of the legendary East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, which formed in 1992 and included members such as RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and Raekwon. He was one of only two members to get a solo song, “36 Chambers,” on the group’s debut album “Enter the Wu-Tang.” Method Man has released six solo albums and eight albums with Wu-Tang Clan. He has also collaborated with Redman on three albums and released an album with Ghostface Killah and Raekwon.
In addition to his music career, Method Man has appeared in several movies, including “Belly,” “How High,” and “Garden State,” and had recurring roles on HBO’s “Oz,” “The Wire,” and “The Deuce.” He also co-hosted the celebrity battle rap show “Drop the Mic” with Hailey Baldwin in 2017 and appeared in “Power Book II: Ghost” on Starz in 2020.
Method Man’s solo debut album, “Tical,” was critically acclaimed and sold over one million copies. The album featured the song “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By,” which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group with Mary J. Blige. In 2012, The Source placed him on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time, and in 2007, About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007).
Legal Troubles and Controversies
In 2007, Method Man’s SUV was pulled over in NYC and he was charged with DWI, driving with an expired registration, and possession of marijuana. He accepted a plea agreement to perform community service by rapping to kids about the dangers of drugs.
In 2009, he was arrested at his Staten Island home for tax violations and owed nearly $33,000 in taxes in NY for years 2004 to 2007. He pleaded guilty, paid a fine, and was sentenced to conditional discharge.
Method Man had publicized conflicts with TV talk show host Wendy Williams and rapper Sean Combs. He also complained in the press about the cancellation of his Fox sitcom “Method & Red” before it even aired.
Personal life and Political Views
Method Man got engaged to Tamika Smith in 1999, and they tied the knot in 2001. They have a son named Raekwon Smith, who graduated from Stony Brook University in 2020. Method Man was a close friend of The Notorious B.I.G, and he was the only guest rapper featured on his debut album “Ready to Die.”
In 2020, Method Man voted for the first time in the Presidential election. He shared a photo of his “I Voted” sticker on Instagram and emphasized the importance of exercising the right to vote for everyone.
Method Man’s Modest Home in Staten Island
In 2001, Method Man’s home in Staten Island, New York was featured on “MTV Cribs.” He still lives in this home today. The house is a modest two-bedroom, two-bathroom home that is just right for his family.
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