Method Man, one-part of Staten Island's most famous rap group, denied allegations of a gym brawl in the borough.

Rapper Method Man, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, was accused of attacking a man on Staten Island on Tuesday, sources told PIX11 News. Police officers were called to 300 West Service Rd. around 3:10 p.

Method Man was allegedly involved in an assault at a Crunch Fitness location in Staten Island, according to the New York Post. The Wu-Tang member, real name Clifford Smith, allegedly punched Patrick Sokoya,

Method Man, born Clifford Smith, has denied allegations of assault that were reported by the New York Post on January 16. A representative for the Wu-Tang Clan rapper clarified to Billboard, stating, “Mr. Smith categorically denies the allegations as reported and has not been the subject of an arrest by any law enforcement agency.”

Method Man has denied allegations of assault at a gym in Staten Island as reported by the New York Post on Thursday (Jan. 16). A rep for Meth - born Clifford Smith - tells Billboard: "Mr. Smith categorically denies the allegations as reported and has not been the subject of an arrest by any law enforcement agency.

Rapper and actor Method Man of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan is accused of assaulting a man at a gym in New York City.

Inside the wild story of Method Man's alleged gym altercation, his powerful denial and what really went down at Staten Island's Crunch Fitness location.