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Method Man, born Clifford Smith, 53, is being accused of assaulting a man at a Crunch Fitness gymnasium in Staten Island. The kicker is that the alleged receiver of the Wu-Tang Clan rapper and actor’s flying fists of Shaolin was his daughter’s ex-boyfriend.
Details are still scant, but the New York Post first reported about an assault on what the rag described as a “family friend” that occurred on Thursday, January 16. Reportedly, Method Man, allegedly struck Patrick Sokoya, 28, seven times in the face “with a closed fist” according to the cops.
Reportedly, the fisticuffs stemmed from a past relationship Sokoya had with the Iron Lung’s daughter (who is a rapper herself), which was over 10 years ago. Sokoya told the police that he felt dizzy but he passed on medical attention. Although a complaint was filed with NYPD, Method Man was not arrested.
We’re thinking there is a lot more to this story—but don’t expect Meth to give up the goods and you can bet this will be quietly settled, out of court. A rep for Method Man did tell the Post, “Mr. Smith categorically denies the allegations as reported and has not been the subject of an arrest by any law enforcement agency.”
Method Man being at a Crunch gym shouldn’t be a surprise since over the past years he has taken his health seriously and has spoken about heading to the gym early to get his workouts in to various outlets, including CassiusLife.com.
Considering what details we do have, we hope Method Man’s hand is okay. Respectfully.
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Method Man has been added to the lineup for Ghostface Killah’s Peace & Unity Festival, taking place on Labor Day Weekend.
The veteran rapper Ghostface Killah is set to host the Peace & Unity Festival Saturday (Aug. 31), and his fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man is now going to take part after being announced as a co-host to the event’s jam-packed lineup. The festival, in its second year, is organized by the non-profit K Woods Foundation and will take place at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden in Staten Island, New York.
The “Judgment Day” rapper will take the stage along with Kid Capri, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Smif-N-Wessun, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Connie Diiamond, Abby Jasmine, Chey, and Freekey Zekey. The concert event will run from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., with Ghostface Killah closing out the show with some special guests. The festival was created to foster more unity among those living on Staten Island through music. There will be numerous family-friendly activities taking place at the venue along with food vendors. Local talent showcases will also be taking place at the festival.
Part of the proceeds from the festival will go to the K Woods Foundation, created by Kareem “Kay” Woods in 2019 to serve the youth of the Park Hill neighborhood. Since its inception, the foundation has already raised funds toward breaking ground on a new playground and basketball court, with a future goal of building a community center.
“I’m so proud to see the youth in my neighborhood finally get what they deserve. A nice, clean, safe space to play and enjoy their childhood. I am so blessed to have grown up here and be in the position to come home and open up new possibilities for learning and growth for so many kids who don’t have the opportunities I did,” said Woods in a press release for the event. Tickets are still available for the Peace & Unity Festival through the Snug Harbor Cultural Center’s website as well as through Eventbrite.
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