Method Man Bio, Age, Wife, Redman, Net Worth, Movies, Songs, Height, Tical

May 2024 · 11 minute read

Method Man Biography

Method Man is an American rapper and actor who is well known as a member of the hip hop group, Wu-Tang Clan and hip hop duo, Method Man & Redman. As an actor, he has had roles in films like How High, Venom, Wonderland, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation among many others.

Method Man Early Life | Method Man Real Name

The Wu-Tang Clan rapper’s real name is Clifford Smith Jr. He was born in Hempstead, Long Island and his parents separated when he was still a small baby. Smith was then raised alongside his sisters in two different places. He experienced childhood in the Park Hill section of Staten Island (Killa Hill), where his mother lived.

Still, during his teenage years, he routinely lived with his father who is a native of Long Island, New York. The old man taught his son the art of music and poetry which later came to majorly influence Smith’s career.

Method Man Age

Clifford Smith Jr. is 48 years old as of 2019 as he was born on March 2, 1971, in Long Island, New York, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on March 2nd every year and will be 49 years old on March 2nd, 2020.

Method Man Height

Method Man stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches which is the same as a measurement of 1.91 when converted to meters.

Method Man Education

The Wu-Tang Clan rapper has not yet revealed the name of the school he went to. When he was in ninth grade, he dropped out of school and started doing many odd jobs to support himself financially. He later went back to school but again quit when he was in the eleventh grade.

It seems his focus back then was on money since young Method Man would do just about any odd job to put money in his pocket. He then became a drug peddler who sold drugs on New York blocks and streets.

During the times he would have been in class, Method Man spent time and rapped with Prince Rakeem (RZA) and his two cousins, the Genius (GZA) and Russell Jones (Ol’ Dirty Bastard).

The four lads rapped in street battles, concerts, events, and other small gigs but the business was not running smoothly for them.

In 1991, the group opted to team up with old friends, Jones and Smith as well as other upcoming rappers at the time including Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Raekwon to form the Wu-Tang Clan.

Method Man Family

Method Man Parents

Clifford Smith Jr. was born to his mother, Genola Smith, and father, Clifford Smith Senior. Genola and Clifford Senior separated when their kids were still young which made them experience childhood in two different places and lifestyles.

The rapper’s mother lived in the Park Hill section of Clifton, which was best known as Killa Hill whereas his dad was a Long Island, New York native. His father was the one who encouraged him to take up the art of poetry and music when he was younger.

Method Man Siblings

Method Man has two sisters, Althea Missy Smith, and Terri Smith, who despite having a celebrity brother still maintain a low profile life. All we know is that Terri studied at the University of Phoenix and the two sisters live in separate homes in Staten Island, New York where their mama also stays.

Method Man Wife

He is married to Tamika Smith. The couple tied their knot on March 2, 2001, and together they are blessed with three children namely, Sha, Rae, and Chayenne. The family resides in Pierce Street, Concord, New Hampshire. The two got engaged in 1999.

Tamika is an entrepreneur who operates her small business project in New Hampshire. She was also her husband’s personal assistant until she began working as a developmental aid for adults with physical disabilities.

Method Man Children

Smith and his wife Tamika have three children including twins. Their firstborn, Shakuan Smith was born in 1996. The twins, a son, and daughter were born a year later in 1997 and were named Raekwon Smith and Cheyenne Smith respectively.

Shakuan has followed his father’s footsteps into rapping and is well known by his stage name, Father Sha. On the other hand, his younger brother Raekwon is into sports and he plays football for Penn State since 2017. Their sister is a cheerleader of Wagner Seahawks and is a social media influencer who is very active on Instagram and Youtube.

Method Man Salary

There are no details showing what Clifford Smith makes annually or monthly. His salary figures will be updated as soon as they are available.

Method Man Net Worth

The award-winning rapper has an estimated net worth of $14 million which he has earned through his successful career as an actor as well as a record producer.

Method Man Facts and Body Measurements

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Method Man Career

Together with RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa, Method Man took part in establishing the Wu-Tang Clan hip hop group whose songs became remarkable enough for the whole group to be famous.

The rapper was always on the upfront whenever the group was conducting interviews or performing which also made him become the group’s most popular member. Besides, he was one of only two members who recorded a solo track under the group’s debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang. He was also the first to release a solo album under a different recording label.

In addition, he has turned down several labels who tried getting him on their crew including Elektra Records and A&R man Dante Ross. He instead chose to sign with rap label Def Jam Recordings under which he recorded and released his solo debut album, Tical in 1994.

The Wu-Tang rapper has since entered the hip hop stardom becoming an ally of hip hop legends such as Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac and Redman. Method Man and Mary J. Blige collaborated on the song, I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get which won him a Grammy award.

Method Man Albums | Method Man Tical

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Method Man and Red Man

Also widely recognized by the names Meth & Red, Red & Mef, and John Blaze and Funk Doc, Method Man & Red Man is an American hip hop duo featuring Method Man and Redman. The group was formed in 1994 and has since been releasing tracks under Def Jam Recordings.

Their albums include Blackout!, How High: The Soundtrack as well as Blackout! 2. On May 7, 2009, they released a mixtape titled Lights Out. Method Man and Redman have recorded hit tracks together including How High, Da Rockwilder, Tear It Off, Y.O.U., A-Yo, City Lights and Mrs. International.

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Method Man Awards and Achievements

His legacy ranges from music to film and television acting. He is undoubtedly a fine rapper as he won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1996 in the duet I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By which he did with Mary J. Blige.

Method Man Wu-Tang

Wu-Tang Clan is a legendary hip hop group that was established in Staten Island, New York in 1992. Together with RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa, Clifford Smith Jr. took part in establishing the group whose debut album is considered one of the most remarkable of all time.

In the group’s debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Clifford Smith was among the only two members to get a solo song. The group had a contract with its members that allowed them to release albums under any record label, hence, Smith was first to release a solo album under this contract.

Method Man Def Jam

He later decided to sign with rap label Def Jam Recordings releasing his solo debut, Tical in 1994. The clan has since released four studio albums that have been certified gold and platinum.

Method Man The Wire

Clifford Smith Jr. began acting in the early 2000s roles in television shows such as HBO’s Oz as Tug Daniels, HBO’s The Wire, The Twilight Zone, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He has also made appearances on the TV shows Mind of Mencia and Chappelle’s Show as himself.

In the critically acclaimed television show “The Wire”, the Wu-Tang clan rapper plays the character of Prop Joe’s nephew, Melvin “Cheese” Wagstaff.

Method Man Nicknames

» Meth
» Johnny Blaze
» Methical

» Tical
» Shakwon
» The Panty Raider

» MZA
» Mr. Mef
» Ticallion Stallion

» Blazini
» Iron Lung
» Hott Nikkels
» Johnny Dangerous

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Frequently Asked Questions About Method Man

Who is M. Man?

Clifford Smith Jr. is a renowned rapper and actor who is well known as one of the original members of the Wu-Tang Clan hip-hop group.

What is M. Man’s real name?

Clifford Smith Jr.

Where did M. Man grow up?

Since his parents separated when he was young, he was raised both in Killa Hill, Staten Island, where his mother lived and Long Island, New York where his dad was based.

How old is M. Man?

He is an American national born on 2nd March 1971, in Hempstead, Long Island, New York.

How tall is M. Man?

Clifford Smith Jr. stands at a height of 1.91 meters.

Is M. Man married? | Who is M. Man married to?

Yes, Clifford Smith Jr. is married to Tamika Smith. They got married in 2001 and together they have three children. The couple resides in New Hampshire together with their children.

Does M. Man have any children?

Clifford Smith Jr. is the father of two sons, Sha and Rae as well as one daughter, Chayenne Smith. Rae and Chayenne are twins.

What is M. Man’s net worth?

He has an approximate net worth of $14 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Are M. Man and Redman brothers?

No, they are rappers who sing together in a hip hop duo known as Method Man & Redman. They formed the group in 1994 and have been active since then releasing music under the contract they signed with Def Jam Recordings record label.

Is M. Man a vegetarian?

Yes, Clifford Smith Jr. told long time vegetarian, GZA, that both he and Redman have gone vegan.

How much does M. Man make?

There are no details showing his annual or monthly earnings. His salary figures will be updated as soon as they are available.

Why did M. Man get his own song?

Clifford Smith Jr. was one of only two members who recorded a solo track under the group’s debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang. He had the most unique flow at the time compared to the other Wu-Tang Clan members and decided to get his own song.

Where does M. Man live?

Clifford Smith Jr. is a resident of Pierce Street, Concord, New Hampshire, USA. We shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is M. Man dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is M. Man now?

Clifford Smith Jr. is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry. He is still pursuing his music career and yet to release his fifth and final studio album, Crystal Meth.

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