Clifford Smith, commonly known by the stage name of Method Man, is a famous American rap artist, record producer, film score composer, master of ceremonies, as well as an actor. To the audience, Method Man is perhaps best known as part of a hip hop group that consists of Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, U-God, Masta Killa and Inspecktah Deck called “Wu-Tang Clan”. The group was formed in 1992 and shortly after their formation the band released its first studio album called “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)”. The album inspired the shift in the New York hip hop genre that was later adapted by such artists as Notorious B.I.G, Jay-Z and Nas.
Method Man Net Worth $14 Million
As a group, the “Wu-Tang Clan” has released five studio albums, with the sixth one coming out in November 2014. Considered to be one of the best hip hop groups of all time, “Wu-Tang Clan” has been largely influential in the genre and has inspired many artists to adapt the style perpetrated by the group.
However, Method Man emerged as a successful artist outside of the group too. Together with a fellow rapper Redman, Method Man created a group “Method Man & Redman”, with which he released two studio albums, namely “Blackout!” and “Blackout! 2”. Method Man is not only a successful hip hop artist, but an actor as well. Throughout his career he has starred in such films as “Belly” with DMX, Nas and Tionne Watkins, “The Wackness” with Ben Kingsley and Josh Peck, and “How High” with Redman and Mike Epps.
A famous rap artist and actor, how rich is Method Man? According to sources, Method Man’s net worth is estimated to be $14 million. Undoubtedly, most of Method Man’s net worth and wealth comes from his rapping career, as well as other business ventures.
Method Man was born in 1971, in Long Island, New York. For the majority of his career, Method Man has been known as one of the most outstanding members in the “Wu-Tang Clan”. This perhaps helped him launch a successful solo career too. In 1994, shortly after joining “Wu-Tang Clan”, Method Man came out with his debut solo album called “Tical”, which featured guest appearances from his group members. The album peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 chart and later received a platinum certification for selling more than five million copies. A critical and commercial success, “Tical” inspired Method Man to work on solo projects, as well as undertake collaborations with other artists, while still being a relevant part of the “Wu-Tang Clan”. More recently, Method Man has been working on his solo album entitled “Method Man”, as well as contributing to projects with “Wu-Tang Clan” and Redman.
In addition to that, Method Man returned to acting and portrayed a main character in an upcoming movie called “Lucky Number”, as well as voiced a character in an animated sitcom entitled “Chozen”, which was cancelled shortly after its debut.
A famous actor and rapper, Method Man has an estimated net worth of $14 million.
Full Name
Method Man
Net Worth
$14 Million
Date Of Birth
March 2, 1971
Place Of Birth
Town of Hempstead, New York, United States
Height
6 ft 2 in (1.905 m)
Profession
Actor, Master of Ceremonies, Songwriter, Rapper, Record producer, Film Score Composer, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Actor
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Tamika Smith
Children
Cheyenne Smith, Rae Smith, Sha Smith
Parents
Genola Smith, Clifford Smith Senior
Siblings
Missy Smith, Terri Smith
Nicknames
Method Man of Wu-Tang Clan , Clifford Smith , Clifford 'Method' Man , Methodman , The Panty Raider , Tical , MZA , Blazini , Iron Lung , Shakwon
Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
Music Groups
Wu-Tang Clan (Since 1992), Method Man and Redman (Since 1994), Def Squad
Nominations
MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video, Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album, Soul Train Music Award for Best Song of the Year, Satellite Award for Outstanding Character from an Interactive Media, VGX Award for Best Performance by a Human
Movies
, How High, The Wire, Method & Red, more
TV Shows
The Wire, Method & Red
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Fact
1
Signed to Def Jam, though as part of a group, did work with many different labels, as well.
2
After releasing his album "4:21", declared his next album "Crystal Method" to be his last before potentially retiring as a solo artist.
3
In 2010 released a collaboration album with fellow wutang members Ghostface Killah and Raekwon called Wu-Massacre.
4
At 6' 3", he's the tallest member of the Wu Tang Clan.
5
Considers his third solo album "Tical 0: The Prequel" to be his weakest album due to management problems.
6
Was named Method Man by Wu-Tang producer RZA after the film Xiao zi ming da (1979). The word "Method" was also slang for weed in their neighborhood.
7
Announced he will star in the sequel to How High alongside Redman.
8
"Blackout 2" was released ten years after original "Blackout" album.
Grew up in Staten Island's Park Hill projects. Has two sisters, Terri and Missy. Is a Comic Book Fanatic.
16
Joined the Nation of Gods & Earths (also known as the Five Percent Nation of Islam) and changed his name to Shaquan God Allah.
17
Has two children: a son (b. 1997) and a daughter (b. 1998).
18
Used to live in Hempstead, Long Island, before he moved to Staten Island in the late 1980s. He gives a shout-out to his old town on his "Judgement Day" album.
Documentary writer: "C.R.E.A.M." - as Clifford Smith
Illegal Tender
2007
writer: "C.R.E.A.M."
Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan
2007
Documentary performer: "Method Man"
The Bonnie Situation
2005
performer: "When it Goes Down"
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
2005
Video Game performer: "All I Need", "Do What You Feel"
Daltry Calhoun
2005
writer: "June's Mash Up" - as Clifford Smith
The Fairly OddParents
2005
TV Series 1 episode
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
2004
Video Game writer: "Wicked Inna Bed"
Beef II
2004
Video documentary performer: "4, 3, 2, 1"
Entourage
2004
TV Series 1 episode
You Got Served
2004
performer: "Uh Huh" / writer: "Uh Huh" - as Clifford Smith
Lyricist Lounge: Hip Hop Video Classics
2003
Video writer: "C.R.E.A.M." - as Clifford Smith
Cradle 2 the Grave
2003
performer: "Uh, Huh" / writer: "Uh, Huh" - as Clifford Smith
8 Mile
2002
performer: "I'll Be There For You" Puff Daddy Remix, "Bring the Pain" / writer: "I'll Be There For You" Puff Daddy Remix, "Bring the Pain", "C.R.E.A.M." - as Clifford Smith
All About the Benjamins
2002
performer: "Da Rockwilder" / writer: "Da Rockwilder" - as Clifford Smith
How High
2001
performer: "Round & Round", "Cisco Kid", "How High", "All I Need", "Let's Do It", "How High Pt. II", "Big Dogs", "Bring the Pain", "Da Rockwilder" / writer: "Round & Round", "How High", "All I Need", "Let's Do It", "How High Pt. II", "Big Dogs", "Bring the Pain", "Da Rockwilder" - as Clifford Smith
The Fast and the Furious
2001
performer: "Rollin' Urban Assault Vehicle" / writer: "Rollin' Urban Assault Vehicle" - as Clifford Smith
Save the Last Dance
2001
as Clifford Smith, "Da Rockwilder" / performer: "Da Rockwilder" - as Methodman
Gone in Sixty Seconds
2000
performer: "Da Rockwilder" / writer: "Da Rockwilder" - as Clifford Smith
Next Friday
2000
writer: "Shaolin Worldwide" - as C. Smith
Black & White
1999/I
performer: "Big Dogs" / writer: "Big Dogs" - as Clifford Smith
In Too Deep
1999
performer: "Tear It Off" / writer: "Tear It Off" - as Clifford Smith
Flava
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1999 writer - 1 episode, 1999
Belly
1998
performer: "Grand Finale" / writer: "Grand Finale"
Bulworth
1998
performer: "Bulworth They Talk About It While We Live It" / writer: "Bulworth They Talk About It While We Live It" - as C. Smith
Ride
1998
writer: "The Worst" - as C. Smith
One Eight Seven
1997
performer: "Release Yo' Delf" / writer: "Release Yo' Delf" - as Clifford Smith
Space Jam
1996
performer: "Hit 'Em High The Monstars' Anthem" / writer: "Hit 'Em High The Monstars' Anthem" - as Clifford Smith
High School High
1996
performer: "Wu Wear: The Garment Renaissance"
The Great White Hype
1996
performer: "Bring The Pain" / writer: "Bring The Pain" - as Clifford Smith
Top of the Pops
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1995 writer - 1 episode, 1995
The Jerky Boys
1995
writer: "Dirty Dancing" - as Clifford Smith
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Broken Mirror: A Dontae Hawkins Film
2015
Short executive producer
Focus: A Dontae Hawkins Film
2013
Short executive producer
Method Man: Live from the Sunset Strip
2007
Video executive producer
Method Man Presents: The Strip Game
2005
Video documentary producer
Method & Red
2004
TV Series executive producer / producer
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Method & Red
2004
TV Series co-creator
Stung
2002
TV Movie
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Method Man Presents: The Strip Game
2005
Video documentary
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Needle Drop
2014
TV Series shout out - 1 episode
Rock the Bells
2006
Documentary sincere thanks
Chris Rock: Bring the Pain
1996
TV Movie documentary special thanks - as Methodman
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style
1999
Video Game
Himself (voice)
Howard Stern
1999
TV Series
Himself
MTV Video Music Awards 1999
1999
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
Survival of the Illest: Live from 125
1999
Video documentary
The 26th Annual American Music Awards
1999
TV Special
Himself
MTV New Year's Eve Live 1999
1999
TV Special
Himself - Performer
Wu-Tang
1998
Video
Himself
MTV Sports & Music Festival 2
1998
TV Movie
Himself - Musical Performer
Brit Awards 1998
1998
TV Special
Himself - Performer
MTV New Year's Eve 1998
1998
TV Special
Himself
Pete Rock: Soul Survivor
1998
Video short
Himself
Rhyme & Reason
1997
Documentary
Himself
Martin
1997
TV Series
Himself
MTV Jams
1996
TV Series
Himself (1998)
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1996
TV Series
Himself
The Great White Hype
1996
Himself
Rap Sheet's Free Expression in the '90s
1995
TV Movie
Himself
The Show
1995
Documentary
Himself
The 1995 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards
1995
TV Special
Himself
Sama'an Ashrawi's All-Star Tribute to U.G.K.
2013
Documentary completed
Method Man
Check the Rhyme
2016
Documentary
Himself
The Secret to Success: They Can No Longer Keep It from Us
2015
Documentary
Himself - Interviewee
Inside Amy Schumer
2015
TV Series
Himself
The Real
2015
TV Series
Himself
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
2014
TV Series
Himself
Park Bench with Steve Buscemi
2014
TV Series
Himself
Dirty: Platinum Edition
2013
Documentary
Method Man
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
2009-2013
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest / Himself
Sunset Strip
2012
Documentary
Himself
Big Morning Buzz Live with Nick Lachey
2012
TV Series
Himself
RapFix Live
2011
TV Series
Himself
The Indestructible Jimmy Brown
2011
TV Movie
Himself
Mics on Fire
2010
Documentary
Himself
Wu-Tang Saga
2010
Video documentary
Himself
6th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors
2009
TV Movie
Himself
Black to the Future
2009
TV Series
Himself
Big Pun: The Legacy
2008
Video documentary
Himself
G4 Presents Comic-Con '08 Live
2008
TV Movie
Himself
Up Close with Carrie Keagan
2008
TV Series
Himself
Street Bangaz
2008
Video documentary
Himself
Access Granted
2008
TV Series
Himself
The Wire: The Last Word
2007
TV Movie documentary
Himself (uncredited)
The Wire Odyssey
2007
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Notorious B.I.G. Bigger Than Life
2007
Documentary
Himself
Wu Tang: Revealed
2007
Video
Himself
The Bronx Bunny Show
2007
TV Series
Himself
1 More Hit
2007
Documentary
Himself
Mobb Deep: Life of the Infamous... The Videos
2006
Video
Himself
3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2006
TV Movie
Himself - Honoree (as Wu-Tang Clan)
Last Call with Carson Daly
2004-2006
TV Series
Himself
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005-2006
TV Series
Himself - Interviewee / Musical Guest / Himself
Fashion Rocks
2006
TV Movie
Himself
Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith
2006
TV Series
Himself
MTV Video Music Awards 2006
2006
TV Special
Himself - Audience (uncredited)
The Wire: It's All Connected
2006
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Hood of Horror
2006
Himself
Rock the Bells
2006
Documentary
Himself
Pick Up the Mic
2006
Documentary
Himself (as Johnny Dangerous)
Wildboyz
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003-2006
TV Series
Himself - Co-Host / Himself
Going Hollywood
2005
TV Series
Himself
25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special
2005
TV Special
Himself - Performer
Letter to the President
2005
Video documentary
Himself - Recording Artist
Method Man Presents: The Strip Game
2005
Video documentary
The MC: Why We Do It
2005
Video documentary
Himself
The Art of 16 Bars: Get Ya' Bars Up
2005
Video documentary
Narrator
The Shady National Convention
2004
TV Special
Himself
Wu-Tang Clan: Disciples of the 36 Chambers, Chapter 2
2004
Video
Himself
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
2004
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Beef II
2004
Video documentary
Himself - Recording Artist
WWF Raw
2004
TV Series
Himself - Audience Member
The Teen Choice Awards 2004
2004
TV Special
Himself
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest
2004
TV Series
Himself
Making 'Scary Movie 3'
2004
Video documentary short
Himself
Direct Effect Presents: Straight Up Hip Hop All Week
2004
TV Movie
Performer
The Best of the Source Awards Vol. 1: Hip-Hop History
2003
Video documentary
Himself
Scary Movie 3
2003
Himself
Scarface: Origins of a Hip Hop Classic
2003
Video documentary short
Himself
$2 Bill
2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
Hip Hop Babylon 2
2003
TV Movie documentary
Himself
MTV Video Music Awards 2003
2003
TV Special
Himself - Performer
Lyricist Lounge: Hip Hop Video Classics
2003
Video
Himself (segment "C.R.E.A.M.") (as Wu-Tang Clan)
2003 MTV Movie Awards
2003
TV Special
Himself
MC Battle
2003
TV Special
Himself - Judge
Def Jam Vendetta
2003
Video Game
Himself (voice)
MTV Mardi Gras 2003
2003
TV Special
Himself - Guest
Hip-Hop VIPs
2002
Video documentary
Himself
MTV Icon: Aerosmith
2002
TV Movie documentary
Himself
One on One
2002
TV Series
Himself
Brown Sugar
2002
Himself
Hype Williams: The Videos, Vol. 1
2002
Video
Himself (segment "Can It Be All So Simple") (as Wu-Tang Clan)
MADtv
2002
TV Series
Himself
Street Dreams
2002
TV Movie
Himself
The 29th Annual American Music Awards
2002
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
Stung
2002
TV Movie
Himself - Host
Xzibit: Restless Xposed
2001
Video documentary
Himself
WTHC: The Making of 'How High'
2001
TV Short documentary
Himself
Street Life
2001
Video documentary
Himself
MTV 20: Live & Almost Legal
2001
TV Movie documentary
Himself
MTV 20: Jams
2001
Video
Himself (segment "You're All I Need")
Behind the Music
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself
Backstage
2000
Documentary
Himself
The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2000
2000
TV Special
Himself
The Jamie Foxx Show
2000
TV Series
Himself
And Ya Don't Stop: Hip Hop's Greatest Videos, Vol. 1