Award-Winning Actor, Entrepreneur, Rapper & Record Producer; Member of Wu-Tang Clan; Founder of TICAL Athletics

New York, NY, USA
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Method Man Biography

Clifford Smith Jr., better known by his stage name Method Man, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actor. He is known as a member of the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He is also one half of the hip hop duo Method Man & Redman. He took his stage name from the 1979 film Method Man. In 1996, Smith won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, for "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By", featuring American R&B singer Mary J. Blige who he currently stars with in Power Book II: Ghost, a spin-off of its original show Power.

TICAL Athletics, founded by Method Man of the Wu-Tang Clan, is a brand that merges hip-hop culture with high-quality athletic wear. Their philosophy, "Training Is Commitment And Lifestyle," is embodied in their clothing and accessories, designed for individuals with active lifestyles who value both performance and style. TICAL Athletics will be expanding its product line, offering a broader range of hip-hop athletic apparel in 2025.

Smith starred as 'Attorney Davis MacLean' opposite Mary J. Blige in the worldwide hit STARZ series Power Book II: Ghost. The show, which completed production on its fourth and final season in 2024.

He was last seen in Paramount+'s feature film "On the Come Up," which is based on a novel written by New York Times bestselling author, Angie Thomas. The film premiered at Toronto International Film Festival and was released in Septemeber 2022. Method received a 2023 NAACP Image Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for this role. He recently wrapped production on Lionsgate's action thriller, "Shadow Force," alongside Kerry Washington and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and on Carnegie Hill Entertainment's feature Bad Shabbos.

Smith has appeared in numerous films such as "187" (1997), "Belly" (1998), "How High" (2001), "Garden State" (2004), "The Wackness" (2008), "Venom" (2005), "Red Tails" (2012), "Keanu" (2016), and "The Cobbler" (2014). On television, he and frequent collaborator, fellow East Coast rapper Redman, co-starred on the short-lived Fox sitcom "Method & Red." He has also had recurring roles in three HBO series, as Tug Daniels in "Oz," Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff in "The Wire," and Rodney in "The Deuce." Method Man also appears in the TBS comedy "The Last O.G."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/06/2025.

Method Man Videos

Redman - Lalala ft. Method Man [Official Video]

Redman - Lalala ft. Method Man [Official Video]

The dynamic duo Redman and Method Man team up once again for "Lalala" from Redman's Muddy Waters Too album.

An interview with Method Man

An interview with Method Man

Method Man” Smith about his work on the hit STARZ drama 'Power Book II: Ghost years with the iconic Wu-Tang Clan Kendrick Lamar.

Method Man Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

Method Man Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

Method Man joins WIRED to answer his most searched questions from Google. Who does he play in Power? Where did he get his name?

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Method Man is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Method Man for your event is available upon request. Method Man generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are LL Cool J, GZA, Raekwon, Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Method Man for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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