Method Man

Staten Island MC

Method Man is the stage name of Clifford Smith, a rapper and founding member of Wu-Tang Clan.

Known for his gravelly voice and charismatic delivery, he became one of hip-hop's most recognizable figures in the 1990s.

His solo work and collaboration with Redman extended his influence beyond Wu-Tang: Method Man and Redman were the perfect duo.

He has also acted in film and television.

Wu-Tang

RZA

Ol' Dirty Bastard · Redman

lyricism

wordplay

Verbal wit techniques

multisyllabic · storytelling · flow · delivery · cadence · verses · bars · freestyle · rhyme schemes · battle rap

icon

legend

Unverified traditional tale

East Coast · New York · Golden Era · hall-of-famer · cultural icon · trendsetter · veteran · mentor · inspiration

acting

The Wire

Covert listening device

  • OzFictional enchanted kingdom
  • Garden StateNew Jersey's official moniker
  • KeanuHawaiian cool breeze

television · film · comedy · drama · crossover · Hollywood

Categories
Opposites
hip-hop style/approach

Method ManMC Hammer

Nineties hip-hop performer

Will Smith · Vanilla Ice · Mos Def · A Tribe Called Quest · De La Soul

artistic collaboration vs. independence

Method ManEminem

Slim Shady's identity

Jay-Z · LL Cool J · DMX · 50 Cent · Kanye West

musical era/generation

Method ManLil Uzi Vert

Travis Scott · Migos · Post Malone · Lil Nas X · Grandmaster Flash

Family

man, method, methods, methodical, manned, methodology, manning, unmethodical, methodize

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG